"Approximately 25 people gathered together at the Washburn High School's Castle Garden ribbon cutting on Friday for a 'celebration of community.' Although sections of the garden have been operational for over two years, this ribbon cutting ceremony was held to honor garden contributors and celebrate the garden's new sign. Washburn High School's Castle Garden was originally a parking lot and now includes a high tunnel, pollinator garden, rain garden, and monarch oasis. The Castle Garden is open to the public, however caretakers suggest using caution around pollinators, such as bees. Students from Washburn High School will be selling produce from the district gardens at the Washburn Farmers Market on Wednesdays through the second week of October."
Picture taken by Amber Mullen, as featured in the Bayfield County Journal.
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![]() "After 12 inches of rain fell in just five hours on July 11 the Marengo River broke its banks. Three feet of water converged from three different directions roaring through River Road Farm submerging everything in its path. Owners Todd and Kelsey Rothe, though terrified, were more concerned about their nine pigs and 16 chickens. Despite the danger, Todd risked his life to save them and discovered along the way that pigs really can swim. "Nestled on the banks of the Marengo River, River Road Farm is a mixed-vegetable farm specializing in four season production under high tunnels." Written by Hope McLeod for the Bayfield County Journal. Read the full article here. ![]() "One way to solve discord on an island is to start a community garden. "'The original purpose of this garden was to bring people together,' said Glen Carlson, a founding member and president of the Madeline Island Community Garden & Project, now in its seventh year. "A one acre plot close to downtown La Pointe provides produce for 20 members this year, which includes individuals, families, and a few businesses. Carlson, also the co-owner of Madeline Island Candles, shared the garden's humble beginnings last week while also giving a tour of it." Written by Hope McLeod for the Bayfield County Journal. Read the full article here. |
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