Spring has finally sprung. At the start of last weekend it seemed that we were in the midst of the winter that wouldn't end, by sunday afternoon the fields were clear and muddy with the only snow hanging in the northern crevices of buildings and stands of trees. We've gotten a … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Spring Has Finally Sprung
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Full and By Farm: Sugaring Dream Week
We're finally having the sugaring week that we have all been dreaming of. Tuesday brought us our biggest collection this year by far and had James up half the night boiling, followed in the morning by more boiling, more collecting and then more boiling. The weather looks great … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Sugaring Dream Week
Full and By Farm: Extra Cold Temperatures Create Delays
Last weekend's temperatures eeked just enough above freezing for another sap collection. Though it was small it did allow us to start the evaporator up and finally draw off syrup for veggie share members. I think we are headed for a good spell of sugaring weather coming up. We've … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Extra Cold Temperatures Create Delays
Essex Farm: Dog Charades
We get the news directly from Kristin Kimball's blog, and check out this heart-warming story from Essex Farm: Jet is wearing his superdog cape this week. After dinner on Wednesday, I noticed he was doing his best to quietly block my way with his body, and his head and tail were … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Dog Charades
Essex Farm: Milk Mystery
Check out this week’s Essex Farm news from directly from Kristin Kimball‘s blog: Aubrey came to the house on Monday morning during milking. "The milk smells like nail polish remover," she said. We walked out to the barn together and as soon as I opened the door I smelled it: a … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Milk Mystery