Dreaming of a Greenhouse
This past month we took some time to slow down and spend time with family and friends, taking a nice little break from the farm. But the winter season is not just a time for rest on the farm, it…
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Logo Revamp
We have a new logo! After 3 seasons of growing on the Eastern Shore of Maryland we figured it was time for a little revamp. We also decided it was time that Quarter Acre EATS got their own logo. For…
My Style
Every farmer has a style, so every farm has a different look. Farmers don’t just layout their fields differently but they maintain their crops differently. I for one ignore weeding, for as long as I can. It is not just because…
Hamp Sweet Hamp
Last week I went back to my alma mater, Hampshire College, to celebrate the college’s 45th anniversary. As soon as I got on campus, I headed straight to the farm center. This farm holds a special place in my heart…
Use of Language
Last Saturday, I attended the fifth Geography of Hope conference in Point Reyes Station. Even though this is a literary festival, I was drawn to it because the theme was Women and the Land. The panels throughout the day discussed the use…
Farm Critters
This past week, I’ve been watching all the critters on the farm. Woodpeckers, lizards, robins, hummingbirds, ground squirrels, quail, and even a California king snake. I love seeing the farm full of biodiversity. I believe it is important to have some…
Chilly Mornings, Warm Days
The mornings have become quite chilly and the evenings are getting dark, sooner than I’d like. But even though fall is in the air I’m still harvesting summer crops, tons of tomatoes, summer squash, basil, and the last of the…
National Heirloom Expo
This week was the National Heirloom Expo, I was able to get off the farm and spend a whole day there. The Heirloom Expo contains an amazing assortment of heirloom crop varieties and heritage breed animals. It’s stunning to see over…
Virtual Visit to Quarter Acre
This being the 5th season of Quarter Acre Farm I realized many of my customers and CSA members had never had the opportunity to visit the farm. So to remedy this I worked with Swoon Films and In Her Image…
Finding Ways to Stay Calm in the Field
I am extremely busy in the field right now, it is the time of year when pretty much everything can be planted. There doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day or days in the week to get every…