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Farm Report 6/3/23 – And Riley’s Lips Were Blue!

Our week started out really nice. We had a celebration potluck for the Farm Skills Team. It was nice enough to be outside and great to be together. I am proud and excited to report that out of the eight participants, two have definite farm jobs, one is still pending, another is taking her skills ... Click to read more.

Farm Report 6/3/23 – And Riley’s Lips Were Blue!2023-06-06T14:13:53+00:00

Farm Report 5/31/23 – Kids, kids, and more kids

Yes, as you can possibly guess from my lead into this blog, we had lots and lots of kids at the farm this past week. Some of our regular little people, but we are also getting help from lots of big kids. Everyone was so happy this week!. Glad to be at the farm, glad ... Click to read more.

Farm Report 5/31/23 – Kids, kids, and more kids2023-05-31T19:40:16+00:00

Farm Report 5/22/23 – Empowerment

We started off our week by learning how to sharpen and utilize some of our farm tools, scissors, and my kitchen knives! I was surprised how excited and eager our Farm Skills Team became after I explained the angle and pressure needed to get the best edge. Everyone wanted in on the action. The team ... Click to read more.

Farm Report 5/22/23 – Empowerment2023-05-23T17:18:30+00:00

Farm Report 5/16/23 – Two kinds of friends

Two kinds of friends Farm Report 5/16/23 This was the week that we had booked to start the construction of our Farmer’s Friend replacement grow tunnels. With the help of many other friends, the first step was completed. Many, many thanks go to John Newlin who organized and led this very successful project. Thanks go ... Click to read more.

Farm Report 5/16/23 – Two kinds of friends2023-05-22T23:10:11+00:00

FARM REPORT 5/9/23 – PLANTING SEEDS AND PLANTING IDEAS

Planting Seeds and Planting Ideas Farm Report - 5/9/23 I was reminded this week how Growing to Give helps empower the volunteers in our community with information on how to make climate-friendly choices. We have two long-time Saturday volunteers, Amy and Robin, who shared examples of their own empowerment with me this week. Amy, who ... Click to read more.

FARM REPORT 5/9/23 – PLANTING SEEDS AND PLANTING IDEAS2023-05-10T19:26:54+00:00

Farm Report 5/1/23 – Greta and Her Sugar Kelp

Greta and her sugar kelp. Farm Report: 5/1/23 Okay, first of all, even though the word sugar is in the name of this cold water kelp, Saccharina latissima, I did not find it sweet at all when I tasted it. Harvested straight out of the ocean, not surprisingly, it tasted like the ocean. Apparently, when ... Click to read more.

Farm Report 5/1/23 – Greta and Her Sugar Kelp2023-05-01T22:41:21+00:00

Farm Report 4/25/23 – We Are Moving In!

Tom has been working on building our new potting bench in his garage for quite some time. I gave him a rough sketch and some measurements, and he created just what we asked for and needed. Friday was the day to move it over to the farm, finish assembling it, and put it ... Click to read more.

Farm Report 4/25/23 – We Are Moving In!2023-04-25T22:06:57+00:00

Farm Report 4/17/23 – What’s Shaking?

The power of the right tool is what’s shaking. See the smile on Holly’s face? We love problem-solving and using parmesan cheese shakers for vermiculite is the perfect solution to apply just the right amount. A little vermiculite on top of our soil blocks helps prevent them from drying out, and with the ... Click to read more.

Farm Report 4/17/23 – What’s Shaking?2023-04-17T15:20:36+00:00

Farm Report 4/10/23 – Hello, Beautiful!

I could be referring to so many different things at the farm this time of year. I could be referring to these lovely ladies under this amazing cloud cover. Or maybe it’s this gathering of other beautiful women (and our favorite furry friend). Could it be these unusual black pussy willow ... Click to read more.

Farm Report 4/10/23 – Hello, Beautiful!2023-04-10T14:09:15+00:00

Theda’s Farm Report 4/3/23 – This Is No Joke!

Yes, it was April Fools’ day. This happens to be one of my favorite “holidays”, but this year the prank was on me. Mother Nature left us a lovely gift in the form of a fresh coating of new snow.  That moved us all into the Rimol greenhouse to work on seed starting and transplanting. ... Click to read more.

Theda’s Farm Report 4/3/23 – This Is No Joke!2023-04-03T14:53:00+00:00
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