My inner nerd loves to pore over the soil test results. Most farms do not test every year, but we like to keep a very close eye on things. Yearly soil tests mean we never guess at how much lime to apply or exactly which nutrients are needed. Our fertilizer… Continue reading
It is starting to look like a greenhouse. We are using old storm windows that we found on Craigslist. Hopefully it will be warm enough tomorrow to get the frames painted. We still need a few more windows, but will block in the spaces with plywood for now. We have… Continue reading
I decided to order our seed potatoes today. I don’t usually order this early, but something told me today was the day. In retrospect the day should have been about three weeks ago! Our usual potato supplier – Ronnigers – merged with another farm and is offering fewer varieties than… Continue reading
Today is the day for Kizzie and Achilles to go to their new home. We will miss them lots but they are going to a good home and I know they will be well taken care of. Continue reading
Sometimes things grow that we didn’t plant. Sometimes your children come running in to ask what they have just touched. Sometimes that child is old enough to go back outside with a camera and document the event. Today was one of those times. Some of you may have seen one… Continue reading
Our fall season begins next week. If you signed up for a fall share you should have received 2 emails from me today. If you signed up and did not receive an email, please contact me asap. Continue reading
We have a mixed flock of free range chickens. Our oldest girl, Ziggy, is almost 8 years old and our youngest hens are less than 1 years old. We keep these hens for their eggs, but due to the nature of chickens and free ranging, production rates vary wildly. Normally… Continue reading
It’s a sad day on the farm today. Our big rooster was killed last night. We don’t know why he didn’t go into the chicken house like usual and we don’t know what killed him. From the feather trail we can tell he put up a good fight. I wish… Continue reading
Today’s newsletter recipes were taken from this wonderful book and I recommend it to all CSA supporters and farmer’s market patrons. There are wonderful hints and tips about preparing and preserving all sorts of vegetables as well as short bios about various farms around the country. I wish I could… Continue reading
While Karl and I moan about the crunchy grass and never-ending heat, Royal has found a great new way to entertain himself. While bulls do paw at the ground as a sign of aggression, that isn’t what he is doing here. He likes to decorate himself with greenery when the… Continue reading