Essex Farm and the Essex Inn are hosting a farm tour and dinner on Saturday, July 23rd. There will be an optional work session at the farm from 10am to noon. This session might include a weed brigade, harvest, a building project, a cleanup project, or a combination of all … [Read more...] about Essex Farm Summer Celebration
Archives for July 2011
Essex Farm Note, Week 26, 2011
The farm is in its post-solstice slump. Every farmer I know gets tired and stressed out by the end of June, and we are no exception. I’ve been thinking this week about how tightly our egos are tied to the well-being of the farm. Maybe everyone feels this about their work, but I … [Read more...] about Essex Farm Note, Week 26, 2011
Essex Glass
Beautiful Essex Glass Jewelry is handcrafted using kiln-forming glass techniques. Colorful sheet glasses are layered with glass frit and stringer; each color is individually cut and placed to create the vibrant designs. Glass "beads" are fused, then cleaned and polished. Pieces … [Read more...] about Essex Glass