Mudbound
To say we’ve had a lot of rain would be a gross understatement. One downpour can leave our heavy soil wet for days afterwards, and this...
Mid-Summer Grind
Mid-summer is upon us. The tomatoes are ripening, the sweet potatoes have vined out, and the onions are starting to flop. With everything...
"Guitar String Tight"
The past month has been a flurry of transplanting, with thousands of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and winter squash being popped from...
Ups and Downs
The past few weeks have been a series of ups and downs. In late April, Steve and I were facing a backlog of planting, thanks to spring’s...
Still Holding On
35° 33° 26° 36° 38° 39° 40° 48° 40° 37° 44° 46° 38° 35°…… These have been the overnight lows—not what you'd expect mid-April, that's for...
Holding Pattern
So much for an early spring. February teased us with a week’s worth of balmy weather, but March has us bundled up in wool socks and long...
Ideal Work Conditions
We’re cruising into the final phase of what has been an ideal winter. There’s been enough snow to satisfy the kids, enough cold to test...
Winter Conference = New Ideas
Well, there goes January! Our much-anticipated month of rest is drawing to a close, and while the first seeding is still several weeks...
All Tucked In
Happy Holidays! Last weekend we hosted our final winter share pickup and farm stand. It’s always a satisfying moment to close up shop and...
Cold-Hardy
Yesterday was my first day back at the farm after a full week off. It took me several hours to set the Tin House back in order following...
