The last two weeks have been busy.Yesterday I finished spreading two tons of pelletized lime on the field. The process of spreading lime on this suburban farm is a bit different than in farm country where 10 ton lime-filled trucks drop lime directly onto frozen fields during the coldest time of year. Here's what lime … Continue reading Spreading lime
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It looks like spring …..
It looks like spring in my basement. Thirty trays of alliums have germinated in the lasts two days. A couple of trays of parsely are contemplating germination. Celeriac seeds are basking in 80 degree soil and I expect they will soon pop. I plan to seed another 90 trays with lettuce, bok choy, napa, kale, … Continue reading It looks like spring …..
What are you growing this year?
I am often asked by shareholders and local gardeners what varieties of vegetables, herbs and fruits I'm growing. Liz has compiled a list of most of what we are growing this season. The majority of our seed, and the descriptions of the produce, comes from the Johnny’s Selected Seed or Fedco catalogues. Many thanks to … Continue reading What are you growing this year?
Storage Tips for Winter Vegetables
Storage Tips Adapted from Richard Harrison, How to Store Vegetables in a Typical Suburban Home FIRST, identify the areas in your house that do not freeze and may be suitable for storing vegetables. Refrigerator, 40 degrees, 30-40% humidity Carrots, celeriac, beets, apples, pears, kale, bok choi, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, turnip, rutabaga Unheated entrance or attic … Continue reading Storage Tips for Winter Vegetables
Shared Harvest CSA 