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
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Essex Farm: Tips for Cooking from the Share
Plenty of news from the farm this week, but the note is dedicated to some tips for making your kitchen run smoothly when you’re cooking exclusively (or nearly so) from the share. Some of you have been doing it for years, but we have a lot of new members who are just beginning to … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Tips for Cooking from the Share
Full and By Farm: Making the Storage Cut
These unseasonably warm temperatures don't feel quite like winter squash weather. Despite that, in honor of October, we are putting out the spread. From sweet delicata to dry and smooth buttercups and novelty spaghetti squash. As we harvest, clean and put storage crops away … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Making the Storage Cut
Essex Farm: New Calf & Changing Crops
Lots of newsy news this week. We have a healthy new Jersey heifer, born to Fanny. This was Fanny’s first calf, so she’s on the milking line for the first time now. Jenny found the baby in the pasture and claims the naming rights. We name our calves with the same first initial as … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: New Calf & Changing Crops
Full and By Farm: Crops Readying for Winter
We harvested this year's potato crop under dark, heavy clouds last Saturday. Thanks to the all-star team of potato pickers we worked in record time, finishing up hours before any rain started to fall. The fields are slowing being emptied, row upon row being replaced by freshly … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Crops Readying for Winter