Each year Americans dispose of 2 billion pumpkins after they have served their purposes adorning our stoops and porches, according to a recent article in Atlantic magazine. Rotting organic material, such as pumpkins and their innards, when buried in a landfill produce methane – a … [Read more...] about “Pumpkin to Compost” Drop-Off on November 6
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Full and By Farm: Digging for Potatoes
I've spent much of the last two weeks on my knees, digging through the soil on the search for potatoes, a cloud of fine dust has been following me all through the day like Pig-Pen from Charlie Brown. This year the search hasn't been very hard. We have 2900 pounds so far, and a … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Digging for Potatoes
Full and By Farm: Frost to Come
I was surprised to open the door to a heavy frost a few mornings ago. It wasn't quite enough to finish off any of the sun-loving crops, but that will be coming soon enough with the forecasted, very chilly Friday night. Next week I'll bring down the tomato trellises, turn under … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Frost to Come