Memories From A Summer Intern

An internship at The Lord's Acre is not merely an internship; it is a whole community experience. In the spring, I signed up to learn how to grow food in a non-profit context, not knowing that I would enter one of the best jobs of my life. Throughout my experience, the staff and supporters of the garden supported me everyday in our shared pursuit of growing food and changing food systems. Very often we remarked that the friendships made at the garden would not have been possible any other way--I met so many people I would not have otherwise encountered, but with whom, in fact, I shared much in common. Living in community was one of the most beautiful parts of the internship. Sharing a meal at the end of a long day or a potluck during a work night enriched our relationships intentionally. Additionally, the opportunity to attend board meetings and write grants made me feel that I was not just a short-term intern, but a valued part of the organization. The partnerships I was able to build personally and professionally with food pantries and other partner organizations will carry on to future endeavors. I am grateful to The Lord's Acre and the individuals associated with it for a positive time rich with knowledge and good fun. I would recommend the internship to anyone interested in an experience that just begins at growing food.

July 2010

We put up a shade cloth tunnel to start summer lettuce.
This variety, called Anuenue is from Hawaii.
















The pole beans (left) are reaching tall and the winter
squash (background) is taking over.
















Mallika waters inside the shade tunnel where less sunshine
means slightly cooler temps and less water evaporating.
















Lately we've added many varietal signs.
These are in the pepper patch. Soon,
Steve will build us a roofed kiosk so we can
better display other information.

Meet The Talented Garden Staff 2010

L-R: Susan & Franklin Sides (co-head gardeners), Kelley
(full-season intern), Freesia & Mallika (summer interns)
We are blessed to have these young women work so hard
for room, board, and experience. They invest themselves
into the project and it truly could not function without them.
Photo by: Pat Stone
















Potluck before work. Steve & Pat in foreground, are board
members who also spend a great deal of time in the garden.
Next three photos by: Kelley
















Freesia, dead-heading basil - a gift from Sister's Floribunda
Nursery in Bee Tree.


















Kelley & Mallika stretch after a hard day's work.

Love Those Garden Trugs

We're crazy about our harvest trugs from Lowes. They're
lightweight, they fold, mold, hold...
(The last dozen or so photos (from Ace, onward) were
taken by Mallika, one of 2010's awesome interns.
She took these with her I-phone!)


















Today she was at the garden and I asked her to "write
down" the tools list for the new picnic table we need to
assemble. I quickly received an email with a "photo" of the
tools list. LOVE that younger generation!!!

Typical Harvest Day

Jonathan & Bev - two loyal harvest volunteers.


















The best part of the garden - harvest. Don't miss the fun.
We harvest Monday & Friday mornings from 7:30 - 10:00.

Lord's Acre Help & Fan Club

Late June 2010

Ace, our garden mascot, loves to ride to the garden each
morning with the wind in his hair. We haven't seen any deer
this year since we began bringing him to patrol the border.


















Freesia - enjoying the breeze. Sometimes we take turns
riding in the back with Ace on hot days.


















No telling what you'll find on harvest day.
Here's Kelley with "carrots in love."


















"Red sky at night - sailor's delight." - but no rain in sight.
The garden's been so dry we water for hours each day.
Pray for rain.