On June 14, 2021, A Farm Less Ordinary (AFLO) held a ribbon cutting celebration for AFLO North, their new Lovettsville location in Loudoun County, VA. This was a momentous occasion Read More …
#MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Our 2021 Interns!
It’s #MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Red Wiggler Community Farm’s 2021 interns! Our interns are an important part of our team and work alongside staff and Growers in everyday farm tasks, such Read More …
#VeggieWednesday — Beets
It’s #VeggieWednesday – and today, it’s all about beets! Yesterday, we had a really good beet harvest with an impressive 168 pounds! Some beets harvested were the size of baseballs Read More …
Kitchen Medicine: Spring Edition
Last month on June 19, 2021, Red Wiggler held its first in-person live workshop on the farm since the COVID-19 pandemic. 14 participants joined us for the spring edition of Read More …
“Kibbitzing with Kagan”
Check out our Founder & Executive Director Woody’s conversation with Sen. Cheryl C. Kagan! . https://youtu.be/pGBrcni11Bk?t=1
New Trees
How lucky are we? We love trees, and we recently had 5 new trees installed! Thanks to: Brian D., Pope Farm Nursery Manager with The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Read More …
Red Wiggler’s Winter Walking Challenge
From December 1, 2020 – April 6, 2021, Red Wiggler held its Winter Walking Challenge! The challenge was a great opportunity for participants to get outdoors and be in nature, Read More …
2021 Happy Mother’s Day
Soon, our fields will be full of beautiful blooming flowers, and we wish we could share them with all of you in person. Here is a virtual bouquet we created Read More …
Gleaning and Harvesting Kale
Back in April 2021, our spring crew gleaned and harvested overwintered kale for our Farm to Food Bank effort. The kale harvested went to Fox Chapel Elementary School in Germantown, Read More …
Happy Earth Day 2021
At Red Wiggler Community Farm, we celebrate Earth Day every day. But today, we pause to reflect on our vision of creating fertile ground to nourish a healthy and inclusive Read More …
Online Conference “Celebrating Care Farming: Adapting to Change”
Care Farming is the therapeutic use of farming practices for marginalized or vulnerable groups of people. This model is common in the UK and Europe and goes by varying names, Read More …
2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week: Being Outdoors and Around Plants
As the 2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week comes to a close, for many, it’s really about gardening, growing plants, and being in nature. The many benefits of being outdoors and Read More …
2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week: Socialization & Empowerment
In addition to experiencing the joy of having the seeds one has planted and nurtured sprout to life, two other benefits of horticultural therapy include socialization and empowerment. Working at Read More …
2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week: Dignity of Earning a Paycheck
Let’s talk about a benefit of horticultural therapy that isn’t discussed much. Here at Red Wiggler Community Farm, we believe in the dignity of earning a paycheck by doing meaningful Read More …
2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week: David & his passion for flowers
Did you know that horticultural therapy has many benefits? Benefits include connecting with and being in nature, having a sense of achievement, being a part of a community, building confidence Read More …