The field is looking green and lush, from corner to corner there are crops growing. Some crops like the cherry tomatoes are currently being harvested while others like the dried beans are coming into their final growing stages and will be mature…
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…
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,…
As you enjoy this holiday season and look forward to the new year, I want to tell you some exciting news about Quarter Acre Farm. I am planning to expand my farm’s production of organic popcorn, heirloom tomatoes, dried beans,…
Last week we got rain, not much about a quarter of an inch, but every little bit helps. With our current drought we have had so few rain storms, I admit I kinda forgot what they were like. Thursday morning as…
The growing season at Quarter Acre Farm is starting to come to a close. Last week I harvested the end of the dried beans and this week I finished collecting all the winter squash and pumpkins from the field. The…
The mornings are chilly, the sun sets sooner, and the vineyards are changing color; it is fall. With fall comes the harvest of fall crops: pumpkins, winter squash, and gourds. But even with these feelings of fall, tomatoes have not…
Thursday morning while I was getting seedlings ready for market and harvesting tomatoes. I couldn’t help but notice shadows that weren’t there a few weeks ago. The sun’s position has changed, it’s no longer directly over head, its starting to lean towards the…
During this time of year the main task on the farm is harvesting. The tomatoes are ripening so fast that almost everyday some row of plants need to be harvested. Just week, I harvested over 70 pounds of cherry tomatoes. I’m…
The field is full of ripe tomatoes! I’ve been harvesting the plants a couple of times a week to keep up with all bounty. At Quarter Acre we grow 10 different varieties of beautifully delicious tomatoes. Right now we are…