Last week we got the first of our cherry tomatoes transplanted into the field. To prepare our field we use our Grillo walking tractor to rototill the soil and incorporate all the remaining dried plant material that remains from having…
It is hard to believe we are already half way through June. Where did May go? After scrolling through my Instagram feed, I have my answer. May brought us dry enough weather to finally prepare our field for planting which…
A few weeks back I rototilled the field and applied the amendments recommended by my soil test. I added a chicken-manure based pelleted fertilizer and layed out the drip irrigation. Then on April 30th I transplanted approximately 400 tomatoes. Each…
I’m still spending most of my days in the greenhouse, starting seeds and potting up seedlings. The water is hooked up at the field and the filter is set up ready to go. But I’m just waiting to hear back…
This past week I spent some time out in my new field. Even though I’ve been working on farms for about 15 years there is always a learning curve when it comes to working a new piece of land. You…
Last week I finally transplanted the first of my tomatoes and tomatillos, a bit later than planned. This time of year I have to remind myself, that tasks typically take longer than you expect. Such as using your new power harrow,…
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…