Changing Land
Things have been busy at the farm but not in the normal way of seed starting and greenhouse work that typically dominates February. I have been spending my days looking for land and packing up the farm. Like many first…
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Farming with Wildlife
Recently I have been noticing all the wildlife on the farm. The birds darting through the tall cover crop, racing each other, to find the next insects to eat. Lizards scurrying across the ground to find a hiding place. The squirrels…
Spring Rush
Spring rush is here, everything needs to be done at the farm and it all should have been done, like last week. April is easily one of the busiest months on the farm. You spend lots of time in the…
Lots and lots of Seedlings
This past Friday at the farmers market I had tons of tomatoes and bunches of basil, seedlings of course. I also had dill, string beans, celery, summer squash, and tomatillos. The summer crop seedlings are booming and ready to get…
Seedlings
The greenhouse is jammed packed with seedlings. The tables and floors are brimming with spring and summer crops. Last Friday at the Sonoma farmers’ market, seedlings perfect for spring gardens were looking for their forever homes. Customers walked away with arms…
Sunlight and Warm Temps
Things are starting to pick up at the farm. The cover crop is getting pretty tall and some is even beginning to flower. The garlic is sizing up and I will start harvesting green garlic next week. With more daylight…
Hello February
Yesterday it actually felt like winter in Sonoma. The skies were grey, the wind was cold, and it was raining. We are forecasted to have this weather pattern for the next couple of days and I love it. Not only does…
Official Start of the Growing Season
This past week, I’ve been busy getting ready to start seeding my crops. This means cleaning out the greenhouse and organizing all the supplies. Buying more supplies I’m low on like germination mix and plant markers. Also finishing the planting…
This Year is Different
This spring I’ve had people visiting the farm, for many this is their first time walking around my field. As soon as they arrive I feel the need to quickly explain to them, that my field normally doesn’t look like…
Bird in the House
Last week after a morning of starting watermelon and squash in the greenhouse I returned in the afternoon to find the soil tossed aside and each of the seeds cracked opened with only the shell left behind. At first glance…