We're holding out for a good (yet non-damaging) thunderstorm to roll through here this afternoon and break the heat and humidity. We purchased all of the parts and pieces of an irrigation system three years ago following another particularly hot, dry summer. After two wet years … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Heat and Dry Skies
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Organic Broccoli, Summer 2016
Is it possible to grown organic broccoli without major pest problems? Yes! Catherine Seidenberg, our now-year-two vegetable garden guru, has once again aced the "Broccoli Bonanza". That's right, my bride and I have been devouring 100% organic, pest-free broccoli fresh out of the … [Read more...] about Organic Broccoli, Summer 2016
Lady Di Apple Wine: A North Country Star in the Glass
While poking through the refrigerator (hunting for an already opened white wine to marinate my slow cooked Full and By Farm chicken) I discovered a bottle of Lady Di Apple Wine. Received as a dinner party gift from a friend earlier in the summer, I had tucked it away to enjoy … [Read more...] about Lady Di Apple Wine: A North Country Star in the Glass
Full and By Farm, August 11
We've enjoyed some much needed rain in the last few days. It's refreshing to look out and see dark soil again. We hope it's a little relief to the stressed fields of vegetables and pasture. The second cutting of hay seems oh so far away still, though the dark mornings are … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm, August 11
Full and By Farm, July 28
The buzz of activity around the farm has been intense this week. With 15+ people from 5:30 to 1 every day we've tackled a lot of nagging projects. The fallen barn has nearly disappeared, leaving behind piles of nailed and de-nailed lumber, metal for salvage and recycling and a … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm, July 28