Tag Cover crop

Bugs with Benefits

In the cool of the morning I walk through the field checking in on all the plants, looking to see what needs my attention.  Frequently I find myself in awe of the various insects inhabiting the farm.  Pests or bad…

Rain and Taxes

It is raining again and I couldn’t be happier, this is what a Northern California winter is supposed to be about.  Grey and cloudy, raining when you wake up and then falling  asleep to raindrops tapping on your roof. This…

The Season’s Last Market

It is hard to believe but this week we had both our last CSA pick up and farmers’ market of the 2013 season. Once again its seems the year has just flown by. The season started with radishes, found its…

Time to Buy Cover Crop Seed

Brrrr the mornings are cold out there.  I wore my boots this week for the first time since the early spring. There is plenty to do in the field to stay warm, recently I’ve been harvesting popcorn, potatoes, tomatoes, kale,…