Monthly Archive: September 2009
Farm News- September 24, 2009
Hi Folks,
We continue to enjoy dry, but somewhat cool conditions here at the farm. This past Saturday night we came perilously close to having our first frost of the fall. But for now we have been spared and the temperatures are predicted to be more moderate for the next 10 days. (more…)
Farm News- September 17, 2009
Hello Everyone,
We received a good steady rain last Friday and Saturday that was, for a change, needed and appreciated. The fall brassicas crops are growing nicely and the many rows of seed I sowed during the dry spell have germinated well.
In several weeks we will begin to have radishes and the white salad turnips as well as arugula and other greens. (more…)
Farm News- September 10, 2009
Hi Folks,
The dry weather this past week has finally allowed me to plant many of the fall root and greens crops that I have been trying to sow for weeks. Now of course a little rain would be appreciated to get them sprouted and growing.
We have also been busy transplanting lettuces and brassicas for late season harvest. (more…)
Salad of Dandelion and Fresh Goat Cheese
Original adapted from Uncommon Fruits and Vegetables by E. Schneider. (more…)
Farm News- September 3, 2009
Hi Folks,
The weather has continued to present challenges during this past week. The frequent rain does not give the ground ample time to dry out enough for me to prepare ground or plant seeds. In addition high winds which accompanied a storm on August 21 tore the plastic off the high tunnel greenhouse at the Blairstown farm. (more…)