One of my favorite questions to ask employees nearing the end of their first season is which was your favorite task: planting, weeding, or harvesting? For most, the answer is harvesting. Despite our best efforts, transplants might die and weeds might not, but a truck full of produce is a victory that can’t be snatched away. When employees get to see that produce on display, and chat with customers eager to bring it home, the satisfaction is even sweeter. So I understand why “harvesting” is the popular answer. For me, though, planting and weeding are where it’s at. Read more...