The summer co-op students have started at Fanshawe College this week. They completed two and a half days of training which encompassed learning to safely use equipment, weeding the garden beds properly and how to run the greenhouse.
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| Jeff explains the tractor and trailer |
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| Michael demonstrates proper weeding techique |
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| Lucas explains tractor maintenance and circle check |
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| Pedro makes planters |
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| Jack and Miranda learning cash |
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| Malus sargentii form |
Malus sargentii (Sargent Crabapple) an interesting shrub crabapple, is in bloom and some local honey bees were getting their pollen there.
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| Malus sargentii flower with Honey Bee |
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| Tradescantia growing beside 'M' building |
Tradescantia (Spiderwort) seed travelled to the crevice between the sidewalk and ‘M’ building. The plant appears to be quite happy there, and is currently blooming.
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| Tradescantia blooms |
Ribies odoratum (Clove Current) is in bloom, and the flowers have a wonderful spicy smell to go with their cheerful yellow flowers.
hope everyone had a good start to their coop term, see you all in the fall
ReplyDeleteGreat pic of Jeff explaining the tractor! haha.
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