NICOLE KNOPIK OF BIG ROOTS FAMILY FARM watches as Mrs. Lau’s preschool students Beckham Johansen, Camila Asturias Malone, Lennon LaVoy and JayCee Gilbertson fill their cups with moist soil to prepare their personal mini-garden Wednesday morning. After Knopik gave a brief lesson about photosynthesis and germination, each child planted a handful of seeds. Please see more photos on Page 14. Photo / Per Peterson
