Oops – got distracted and missed the official “send this on Wednesday” deadline! Oh dear, Oh me! Sending out the monthly update seems to have been so satisfying that the “In the box” post was lost in the victory celebration! As it was last week, so shall it be this week.. except no Bok Choi.… Continue reading Winter Week 8 – that’s a wrap.
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April Monthly Update
Hope you are enjoying the spring-like moments that are happening – The garden is getting ready to be a very busy place – There are probably 35 trays of seedlings that are just itching to be set out after what seems like a last frost this week. The greenhouse is full, and there are a… Continue reading April Monthly Update
Week 6 of the winter season
Here’s a haiku for this week… Greenhouse bounty, Crisp leaves and spicy radish, Winter’s gift in green. Obviously the farm has a new toy/tool for these weekly updates. There is a fascination with poetry going on – probably too much time in the dirt. That said, the haiku is right. Week 6 (two weeks more… Continue reading Week 6 of the winter season
Winter Week 5
First – if you didn’t see the posting on the “Boyce’s Shilofarm CSA” facebook page – there is a ton of happy going on here because La Nina has up and gone. The main beds, the upper beds, the overnight temperatures – all is great for the garden. For most years there has been enough… Continue reading Winter Week 5
Winter Week 4.
It is pretty exciting to see a ‘normal’ Spring coming up before us – this next week 6 trays of start get to venture outside the greenhouse! The ten day forecast, the climate prediction three month forecast, all point to a PNW Spring – cool at night, 50s going on up over time during the… Continue reading Winter Week 4.
March comes in like winter… no lion!
The official conclusion here is that a good weather year for gardening is before us. Wait, you say? Well, despite this: The La Nina induced no-Spring of 2022 is not happening. The average temps are close to more typical years, and the garden prep that was usually done in January actually happened. Green Season outside… Continue reading March comes in like winter… no lion!
Winter week 3 – Brrr!
As expected, the end of February and the start of March are attempting to demonstrate that They Are Winter. Here at Shilofarm there wasn’t a lot of snow – but there were two days that hit the very low 20’s which is considered to be officially cold. There seems to be a positive correlation between… Continue reading Winter week 3 – Brrr!
Winter Season week 2 in the snow…
Here we go – the hopefully last gasp of winter cold is here. Your veggies are all tucked nicely into their warm beds, though – well. Except for the carrots and parsnips! Here’s what is happening this week, and what to expect for your box choices: Carrots and Parsnips are in plentiful supply. The plan… Continue reading Winter Season week 2 in the snow…
Winter Season – week 1 is come!
This is the first week of winter season – with all that entails. The good news is that the weather has been about as good as it can be for the winter season. In theory there should be an “and the bad news” comment – but the best (worst?) that can be said is that… Continue reading Winter Season – week 1 is come!
February 2023 Monthly Update
Howdy folks! February is when the garden seed starting really takes off. Nominally, if all goes as it was used to, the last frost date is April 15. Many seedling starts are “6 to 8 weeks before last frost.” Add to that the frost tolerant plants that are already started can get set out, and… Continue reading February 2023 Monthly Update