

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...


Post-Season
CSA pickups ended last Saturday, and with it the treadmill of five weekly harvests. Obviously we welcome the more relaxed pace of the...


Fall Frenzy
Here it is, the time of year when work should be slowing, yet it seems the pace is just as frenetic as ever. It’s no mystery why. For...


Summer's End
The kids and I seeded ten flats of lettuce this evening—the last greenhouse seeding of 2017! Sensing my excitement, both kids gave a...