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Wednesday workings
It seems strange to write this update about taking advantage of a beautiful, sun-filled Wednesday evening when at this very moment, there is white-out, snowy Bleaksburg conditions underway. What a...
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Taters
Though I had a slightly later start than planned (unexpected custody of a couple Wonder Dogs for the night), I did manage to plant two varieties of taters – Desiree and Sangre. And, though my arms now...
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Seedling update
We have tomato seedlings going wild in the basement….all sorts of slicer and heirloom varieties. Tomato seedlings And we have loads of brassica and onion/leek trays hardening off outside, nearly ready...
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Day’s work
It was a busy, busy day today. It started off with me versus the usual prevailing wind. Today was row cover day. We had a light frost last night. I am not so worried about the frost as I am bugs. Aside...
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Potting up
I had a HUGE crack in my windshield. Yes, that is a totally different topic, but while I waited for the repair technician to arrive, I worked in the basement to pot up some tomato plants. As you may...
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Future kitchen
Today was a soggy day with heavy rains limiting all garden activities. So - a good day to work inside. We tackled some more demolition. The once master bedroom of the farm house will (hopefully over...
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Garden updates
Well, we’ve had on again off again rain. Pop-up showers. Now a cold front is moving through. My garden plan and planting schedule was thrown out of the window weeks ago. We are preparing for market –...
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Casual Sunday
We had a casual and restful Sunday today at the farm. Though there is always a lot that needs to be done, sometimes it is nice to just have a low-key day to regroup and recoup. The weather was gray and...
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Winning and losing
This weekend was another hectic weekend spent gathered with family. Saturday, I enjoyed a lovely lunch out with my two moms at Our Daily Bread followed by a girls out, quick stop shopping tour (we...
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Today’s game = where’s the red cabbage
Ok. Here is a sad little game similar to Where’s Waldo…it is called find the red cabbage. Give it a try…. Where’s the cabbage?\ Ok. Time’s up. Did you find it? Hard, isn’t it? Well, if you look beyond...
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498
The title of this post reveals how many 1.5 inch soil blocks I got seeded tonight. Six flats with 78-84 blocks each of red and green leaf lettuces, butterhead lettuces, summer crisp lettuces and...
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Pickled Jalapenos
Well, the tomatoes may have been crappy this season, but our hot pepper crops (jalapeno, serrano, Santa Fe peppers) were fantastic. Very little salsa was made…so what to do with all of these hot...
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Frosty receptions
Clearly, the change of seasons is progressing. The amount of day light is decreasing. Leaves are changing to vibrant colors and are beginning to fall. And the local weather station has issued our first...
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Killing frost…
So, while we were away, our region had its first killing frost. Temperatures, I am told by friends and neighbors, dipped down into the low 20s….and all the way down to 17 degrees F! That is pretty...
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2014 underway
Exciting progress (well, to me)…our seed starting spring adventure tour is officially underway. Onions Tray 2 out of 3…I know, not overwhelming, but it is a start. Two-hundred and fifty organic candy...
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Hello, Spring!
Though we are enjoying seasonal temps, it almost feels like a “cold snap” after last week’s eighty degree days. Still, there is a freshness to the air that is totally Spring. The fruit trees are...
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Greens
Had help today with weeding the greens… Thanks Mom & Dad Glorious greens! Some not so active helpers. Guardian of the kale -Filed under: Garden Tagged: family farm hands, greens, Hard work,...
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What the picture says…
Seeds Completely ignoring the filthy man-hand, what does this picture say to you? Ok, ok. Ridiculous question. Let me give a little background. What is happening here is seeding (a little late, but it...
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Growing area progress
The boys have been hard at it the past few weekends. Dad has continued to find great deals on doors and windows that he and Jordan have installed in our future growing area. The remaining work...
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Sunny Sunday
It was a damp, dreary, rainy Saturday that kept us working inside. But Sunday…. a beautiful, crisp, sunny day that DEMANDED we be OUTside. It was a productive Sunday of garden work. Yes, I know. What...
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