OFE Roundup: Lush Winter Garden

With the cooler weather finally upon us, the winter gardens are flourishing at Oak Forest Elementary School.  The lettuces, Brassicas, carrots, and cool season herbs are looking great. Even the […]

Hairy Bittercress

Cardamine hirsuta, commonly known as hairy bittercress, is a broadleaf winter annual. In the Brassica family. That means it is related to cabbage, broccoli, turnips and radishes, etc.   A […]

Christmas Tree: Real or Not?

What is your family’s preference in Christmas trees?  Are you a romantic who loves the smell of pine in your home, evoking memories of childhood days, or are you in […]