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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Seeds and Spreadsheets
For the last month I have been busy doing some of the unseen work of farming … computer stuff. The mundane tasks that any small business owner need to do like updating the website, making sure the sign up forms…
Time To Get the Seed Order In
As I have been working on my crop plan/ seed order this year I decided to up my spreadsheet game. I have always used a series of spreadsheets to make my crop plan but they were pretty basic, mainly just…
Seeding is in Full Swing
All my seeds have arrived! Every year I order from two of my favorite companies Fedco Seeds Co-op and High Mowing Organic Seeds. This year I also ordered a few things from Johnny’s Seeds and Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. I am excited…
Planning Out the Season
This time of year is all about crop planning. I start by determining how many pounds per week I would like to harvest of each crop. From there I can determine exactly how many seeds I will need for each…
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…
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…