Stormy Chaos
With a triple threat of storms, it’s been quite a week here on the farm. I’m glad this week is behind us!
The Need for Self Restraint
As spring taunts her mild-weathered head, it’s time for self restraint in the market farm garden to avoid the chaos of too many seedlings.
A Day of Damming
On some days, it’s all about digging out the ditches. I enjoy creating new habitats and clearing, so this was the perfect opportunity.
Sowing Seeds in January
There’s a huge temptation to begin sowing in January. Here’s some varieties you can begin now so start your gardening season.
New Year, New Farm
It’s a new year on the farm and I’m looking forward to moving from the test year to a productive, profitable farm venture.
DEALING WITH FARM DEATH
Farming can be joyful but also dreadful. The past week has been a rollercoaster where I’ve had to deal with farm deaths.
The Bulb-a-thon
It’s all about the bulbs this autumn, what with the ever expanding flower farm. Now, with a delivery from Dutch Grown, it’s even more exciting!
Finding the Fun in Dried Flowers
I’ve fallen in love with flower farming and now I’ve made my first foray into using dried stems for bouquets and decorations.
Winter Projects Galore!
With the market garden slumbering and the animals hunkering down for winter, it’s time to get on with some long-needed projects.
Awaiting the Winter Solstice
The Winter Solstice is only ONE MONTH away. On the farm, it’s the perfect time to tackle off-season projects like fencing and CSA plans.
Second Produce Market Insights
Time for the insights and tips from our second time at a farmers market. Repeat customers, hot produce and what didn’t sell.
2022 Income Plans
My test farming year is over and as I head into 2022 and the first, Year 1 business season, my thoughts turn to income plans.
The Muddy Planning of Autumn
The week of rain has arrived but for this farmer, that’s good news! Meanwhile, pregnant goats and planning are on my mind.
Flipping Market Farm Beds - Onions, Garlic and Salad
This week the priority has changed from sheep to the market garden! I’m flipping beds, planting garlic and prepping crops for 2022.
Tupping is here
It’s that time of year when I start thinking about lambing and that means one thing, tupping. The rams have met their ladies.
The First Farmers' Market
I reached a major market garden milestone by attending the first farmers market. Here’s how it went!
Poorly Goats and Trying to 'Make It'
Running a farming business is hard work, and the mental side of starting this business can be tough.
Fall and Winter Crops for Market Farms
I’m looking to extend my market garden season, so here are a few crops I’m using over winter.
Starting A Flower Farm
When I started the market garden I didn’t know quite how flowers would take over my heart …