By Cassie Tarpley of the Star
“Enriching and enhancing the lives of children and adults with disabilities” is HarvestWorks’ theme. In its third full growing season in their state-of-the-art greenhouses, the non-profit can enrich the lives of anyone who loves vegetables. HarvestWorks greenhouses are bursting with life, thanks to the hands-on direction of new greenhouse manager Lillie Boyles. HarvestWorks greenhouses are bursting with life, thanks to the hands-on direction of new greenhouse manager Lillie Boyles. Endlessly busy both inside and outside of the greenhouses, Lillie seems to always find time to give customers special attention as she prepares their purchase of fresh, naturally grown organic produce.
The recent merger of HarvestWorks with Cleveland Vocational Industries created a growth spurt, said Jeff Adams, marketing coordinator and intake specialist.”All this activity provides agricultural experiences and invaluable activities for children and adults with disabilities,” Adams said, and more new customers are coming in every week saying: “We wish we knew about this a long time ago!” There are still lots of leafy greens available, but summer’s fare is coming. Fields will produce a variety of heirloom tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, regular and French filet beans, Swiss chard, okra, corn, beets and four varieties of potatoes. There would be one other tender, tasty item, however, Adams said, “The deer already ate our snow peas, and they liked them!”
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