November 4, 2019 by Latrina Patrick
When PFR was established in 2018 it was a complete leap of faith. I had a very basic knowledge of starting an edible garden. I only knew that my intention was to make a positive impact on the healthcare of low-income households in urban neighborhoods and for generations to come. So, with my...
August 29, 2019 by Latrina Patrick
This has been an incredible year for Plant Food ROCKS and it just keeps getting better every day. We were recently awarded a community grant from Walmart. This mini-grant will help us expand our school gardens project in the Arlington area. We launched our pilot project at Merrill Road...
May 29, 2019 by Latrina Patrick
As the academic school year is winding down, it’s clear the students in the gardening club are gearing up for the summer. Students at Merrill Road Elementary School have been working hard in their new school garden since March. But as summer break looms ahead, they spent their last day in the...
April 12, 2019 by Latrina Patrick
What a difference a day makes. That’s especially true when you’re planting a garden. We can’t always see what’s going on under the surface, but looks can be deceiving. I recently spent the afternoon visiting the school garden project Plant Food ROCKS is sponsoring at Merrill Road...