Winter Week 3

So much for warmish weather in February. To be honest, this isn’t really a surprise. The hard part is just doing a thorough job of protecting the very early warm season plants, and then going with the best data. Back in very early January it got down to 12F here; this most recent cold snap… Continue reading Winter Week 3

Winter Week 2

This last week was about as good as it can get for winter gardening – sun breaks, not very cold at night, only a bit of wind. Times like that need to be used when they happen – February won’t give up on winter at all even a little bit. Snow showers and overnight temps… Continue reading Winter Week 2

February Monthly Update

Hi all – Somehow the month is running past without the “Monthly Update” having gone out – so, apologies. February has decided that it is Spring, with daytime temperatures in the upper forties and even a few days making it above 50. The tracking thermometer in the greenhouse tells the story: That means that early… Continue reading February Monthly Update

Winter Season 2022 Week 1

Here it comes – this is the first of the eight Winter season weekly pickings, which is very exciting, at least if you are craving some excellent greens. The very earliest plantings for this season happened November 10th. The lesson learned in 2021 was that cool and dark (winter is starting in November, so far… Continue reading Winter Season 2022 Week 1

January 2022 Update

Wishing you all a happy 2022- hoping for good things to come to all… And here is what the CSA is planning for the year as an offering of something good for all! First, and most simple: If you would like to be on the CSA email list, please comment or email and ask so.… Continue reading January 2022 Update

December 2021 Update

December is well underway, and the planning and preparation is as well. The tentative dates for the 2022 seasons are set: Winter Season – Feb 12-Apr 2 (8 weeks) Small box only, 15% premium. It ain’t easy being winter.   Green Season start Wednesday, April 6- Sat May 28 for 8 weeks. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday… Continue reading December 2021 Update

Week 5 Extended Season

Wow – the end is really near! The garden is in the middle of cleanup and cleanout, with really difficult weather to keep a work cadence going. Rain/Wind/Cool and all that entails. Some of our really pretty Cauliflower is starting to show damage, which demotes it from box duty. Lettuce is just barely hanging in… Continue reading Week 5 Extended Season