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…
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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…
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…
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…
Hot Time in the Greenhouse
The sun is out and the greenhouse is filled. The seedlings are still pretty small most are just wee sprouts. Here in Sonoma we have been experiencing temperatures in the 70’s, its feels summer. So I’ve been doing all my…
Starting in the Greenhouse
This week I was back in the greenhouse, starting seeds for this growing season. Even after so many years of starting seeds there is always that first moment where I have to think, how do I do this? But it…
Arrival of Rain
This week we had a few foggy mornings complete with a light drizzle, November has finally arrived. We have had a very dry fall with no rain in sight. The sunny days with clear skies have been beautiful and very…