Here's the recent news from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm: "The seed order is in! It was our largest ever, totaling just over $6,000. We went long on some expensive seeds, like hybrid sweet corn. We’re going to experiment with starting some of it in the greenhouse and … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Seed Money
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Essex Farm: Considering Seeds
Kristin Kimball shared the news from Essex Farm: "It’s seed order day. We’ve been perusing the catalogs for a few weeks but that was just window shopping. I thought you might be interested to know what goes into the decisions we make when we choose types of produce, the … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Considering Seeds
Essex Farm: Let it Blow
Read the news from Essex Farm directly from Kristin Kimball's blog below: "Had a lovely farm walk with Mark this morning, just as this front was coming in. The earth and plants are so deeply asleep. The mighty asparagus, thick enough to hide in over the summer, is reduced to … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Let it Blow
Essex Farm: Water and Ice
Catch up with what’s happening on Essex Farm with an update from Kristin Kimball: "A good stiff chill this week, to remind us we live in the North Country. When the weather turns cold everyone I see asks me about the animals. I’m looking out the window at the sheep right now. … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Water and Ice
Essex Farm: Fresh New Year
"Welcome, welcome, fresh new year. The girls are sleeping over with friends tonight and Mark and I have a romantic evening planned, just the two of us and a pile of seed catalogues. The 2015 growing season will never be as perfect as it is right now, when it all fits, neat and … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Fresh New Year