Everything is Planted
The entire field is finally planted. Last week I planted the last of the popcorn, a bit behind schedule but in the ground nevertheless. The tomato plants are getting big. The cherry varieties have lots of green fruit on…
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How is it the End of Summer?
I can’t believe it is the end of August, where has the summer gone? But with the end of summer comes the tasty flavors of fall! The winter squash is looking gorgeous, many different varieties are sizing up and soon…
What Weeds Can Teach Us
The summer crops are growing and getting big but they are not ready to be harvested yet. We are still harvesting the wonderful spring crops: radishes, kale, collards, mustard greens, and more. Right now lots of the fall crops have sprouted. The potato plants have poked through the soil along with the pumpkin vines. I’m already imagining chilly fall nights at the dinner table with hearty stews filled with potatoes, pumpkins, and other tasty fall crops. We have been doing lots of weeding, with the warmer temperatures, the weeds are growing quickly trying to out compete the vegetable crops. Weeds are frustrating because they keep you busy in the field when you’d rather be planting, harvesting, or just plain relaxing. But weeds do tell you about your soil and growing conditions. For example at Quarter Acre Farm in certain parts of the field we have an abundance of dock,…
Field Update
I’ve been harvesting lots of radishes even with the weather heating up. But this time of year there are bunches and bunches of greens coming out of the field: tatsoi, kale, collards, and mustard. Leafy greens are packed with nutrients…