we grew watermelons this year! looks like we might get 3 or so. the first one we picked a bit too early and it wasn’t quite ripe…plan to keep the remaining ones on the vine longer in hopes that they are actually ripe when we pick them. below is a pick of the watermelon (you […]
2 1/2 weeks after planting, the alfalfa is growing. so excited that it has survived. though our soil samples indicated the soil was okay, the looks of it and the smell and all the rocks had us doubting whether anything could thrive here…apparently, our fears were unfounded. the alfalfa will add nitrogen to the soil, […]
Tonight we planted alfalfa. This is a cover crop that has the following benefits: nitrogen fixer puts down a long tap root and helps break up the soil can be mowed and put in the compost for on-farm organic matter protects soil through the winter; diminishes weed production We used a Jang Seeder purchased at […]
This post is dedicated to what we have done to date to prepare the land we hope to farm next spring…we highly encourage you to do your own research, but this is a quick and dirty walk through. What to do first do an honest assessment of whether farming is really what you want to […]
There is life at the plot:) the raised beds we set up earlier this year have started to support growth and plants are starting to flourish, despite a very shaky start. Looks like we may get some squash and zucchini at the very least. There is also a watermelon, though it got a bit of […]
above is a video of the tool we are using to dig up all the rocks! the first video is the initial run through with the tractor. the second video is the second pass. still some rocks, but most of the big ones are out and the dirt is smooth….like butter!
this farming thing ain’t for sissies…..we got caught in the rain over the weekend and then worked on our “farmer’s tan” the following day as we toiled in the dirt under the hot sun to prep the soil for planting a cover crop. lots of rocks in this urban plot, which used to house a […]
it all started as a tiny seed in our basement on january 25th….and finally the waiting is over….fresh tomatoes – taste of summer! we have about 20 plants that are producing and have been enjoying cherry tomatoes for about 2 weeks now. gotta dig out that salsa recipe…..
it’s been a mild summer so far…..here’s how the plants like it….
look what my awesome husband grew for us! next year we plan to ramp up production. kudos to craig (of sirna’s farm & market in auburn, oh) for sharing advice on how to grow garlic…..we’ll be trying his tips this fall. another resource we rely on heavily is Growing Great Garlic: The Definitive Guide for […]