I'm back on frozen ground this week and looking forward to a nice snowfall tomorrow. I did manage to focus my attentions through the din of city life and place a big seed order. I have planned for bigger plantings of sweet corn and a special request for curly kale, more spring … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Seeds for a New Season
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Full and By Farm: Reporting from Away
I am writing from a long way off this week, with James holding down the fort solo. I brought what work I could with me, seed catalogs and previous years' field maps and calendars--upsetting the northern farmers' routine of curling up beside the fire, dreaming of lush green growth … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Reporting from Away
Full and By Farm: Corn Wins and Woes
Before leaving last weekend, Abbie pedal-ground a full pail of blue corn meal, the newest addition to the winter veggie line-up. We've made two rounds of corn bread with it so far, and couldn't be happier with it's texture and flavor. This week, we called in some pinch-hitters … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Corn Wins and Woes
Full and By Farm: Fresh Dried Beans
With the help of Joanna, Kathy and Anne we made big progress on our bean threshing and winnowing this past week. We now have red, black and Italian white beans available for veggie members. The beans are sorted, but you may want to give them one more quick look before throwing … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Fresh Dried Beans
Full and By Farm: Days Lengthen…Just a Bit
The past week has brought a subtle change—steadily earlier mornings and later evenings. The dark days on either side of the solstice have a defeating feel. By the time morning chores are finished in the early dawn light and breakfast is enjoyed and cleaned up, it is nearly … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Days Lengthen…Just a Bit