Category Archives: Gardening

Changing the Tenses on Rooftop Farming

Posted on August 8, 2013 by

Until recently, when I thought of the word “farm” I pictured, you know, a farm–grazing cows, big tractors, an old broken down barn, rows of tomatoes and eggplants, a gruff, ruddy-complexioned man in plaid shirt, scraggly beard, and mud-encased boots.  … Continue reading →

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Jefferson’s Veggie Garden

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

In April, my family and I visited Monticello. Our purpose wasn’t really to see the house, an icon of early classic revival style, but to spend time in the vegetable garden. My uncle, Peter Hatch, the director of gardens and … Continue reading →

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