Day one from my tent at Roots and Shoots Farm

Hello from my wee tent in the field at Roots and Shoots farm. I'll tell you more about the farm tomorrow - after our weeding fun in the morning. Todays highlights: Lunch in a children garden on Main St. in old Ottawa East. Beautiful garden where neighbourhood kids can learn about veggies and herbs - watch them grow first hand. A volunteer mother told us how even a little one year old who attends the gardens play group has learned what a strawberry plant looks like - and tastes like! - so now when this little munchkin goes to the garden, she plops herself down by the strawberry patch waiting to be fed! Garlic scape pesto! Amazing!! Kale chips - I'm sure you're all aware. Kale + olive oil + sea salt + baking = best new snack I've tried since, well samosas dipped in garlic scape pesto! Thought for the day -- moving slow can be a good thing. Bikes are kind of slow compared to well, cars. But you see so much more. You can smell the warm summer scent. I like moving slow sometimes. I thought about that as I washed my face tonight with the cold water from the sink at the farm and just took a moment to enjoy the feeling if being refreshed! Reminds me of one of my favourite chants from a foodie friend: Oh what am I rushing to? Oh what am I rushing for? Slow down, slow down and savour. Good night!