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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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
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
Full and By Farm: Fall on the Way
From my pre-dawn vantage point it looks like we were spared of frost last night. Our first close call of the season and a reminder the fall is really on her way. I harvested the warm weather crops last night—tomatoes, summer squash, cucumbers, eggplants and peppers—just in case. … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Fall on the Way
Full and By Farm: Upcoming Dinner & Work Party
The pumpkin field is brimming with giant, beautiful orange globes begging to be carved. In celebration we are holding our annual fall CSA dinner on Sunday, October 21st.—starting with pumpkin carving and finishing up with a tasty dinner and year-in-review discussion. Come for … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Upcoming Dinner & Work Party