Submitted by Birgit McCall on Sun, 07/30/2017 – 5:23pm We’ve been having some fun with military terminology in the office lately, with IED (Interim Executive Director) as a favorite. I’m going to add another one in — more nautical in nature, and more encompassing of my current philosophy — Steady as She Goes. That […]
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The right place at the right time
Submitted by Cara Cummings on Mon, 07/24/2017 – 7:37am Six years ago this fall I arrived in Champaign. I spent the winter wondering what could possibly be good about this place. Having lived most of my life on the coast of California, I just didn’t get it–was so cold, and SO flat. By spring, after […]
Guest Blog: Digging Your Way Out of Social Isolation
Submitted Mon, 07/17/2017 – 1:55pm This week we feature a guest blog from Sally Writes with a look at the benefits of gardening as we age. Maintaining quality of life is one of the biggest challenges for many aging adults. Quality of life includes not just one, but many facets of life. Mobility, loss of […]
Beginning Farm Beginnings, Again!
Submitted by Mallory Krieger on Mon, 07/10/2017 – 2:06pm “When they begiiiin Farm Beginnings…” (to the tune of Cole Porter’s Begin the Begine) Oh how I love Farm Beginnings and Cole Porter, so why not mesh them! With summer coming into full force, I am in full preparation mode for Farm Beginnings. This October will […]
Somewhere between Cilantro and Coriander, there is a tasty jar of pickles
Submitted by Cara Cummings on Fri, 06/30/2017 – 10:20am If I were a bit more on top of things, I would start a second round of cilantro and try to time it to be ready to harvest when the tomatoes are ready. But since I have not been starting it at all the past few […]
Farewell to The Land Connection Family
Submitted by Cassie Carroll on Mon, 06/26/2017 – 2:51pm I’ve been with The Land Connection for a short time, but as of the beginning of July, I’m moving on from my position as the Program Director. It is an exciting time for me as I transition to this next step, but also a time for reflection […]
