Today we got the group together to check out the progress at Parr Field. Many crops are still emerging and we replanted some areas just to make use of the soil and hopefully harvest more sweet corn! The main thing … Continued
This is likely our last irrigation from the Acequia Madre. We brought the water down starting at noon and it did not get to the field until about 4 PM. The water level is so low that it will likely … Continued
This morning we met at Parr Field to check on the milpa, prepared to plant some more sweet corn in the areas where no corn emerged. It is a big question as to why crops don’t emerge after planting: maybe … Continued
Today we get the water from the Acequia Madre. It is a long stretch to get the water from the ditch to the field, but well worth the trip. It is important to note that it rained yesterday evening, our … Continued
Here we are bringing water to our South field of maiz blanco, frijol amarillo, y calabasa mexicana, among other crops. We are going to likely get just a few more irrigations, and now we have to get busy on the … Continued
This watering will get our crops going, after that they are on their own. Even though we planted a little late, the thermal mass of the rocks will extend our growing season to help us with a better chance for … Continued
The crops at Parr Field are starting to come out. It has been a challenge to figure out the irrigation system but all seems to be well, the strong are surviving. Here you can see the representatives of our “three … Continued
Today our “Sembradores” youth team is cultivating weeds, planting and irrigating. We cut down the weeds to give our plants the confidence that they are the important ones in the garden. We are planting in a milpa system, associating beans … Continued