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One Mile Up
Since we returned to the US two years ago, we’ve been pretty distracted. First by the rather prolonged (and not yet fully completed) process of readjusting to first-world existence, then by the obsession of starting this farm. In all the … Continue reading
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Garlic is in
The farm work continues unabated! It seems like the entire summer is a blur of work, punctuated by occasional blips of socializing as we sit behind the stand at the Farmers’ Market. The work has its relaxing moments, though: … Continue reading
15 minutes of fame
We appeared this week on the front page of the B section of The Headlight Herald, the county newspaper. Our county has a pretty progressive Food section, huh? (click the image to enlarge)
Planting is never done
Planting is never done. Until we started this project, I always figured that gardeners planted seeds in the spring, and harvested stuff in the fall. That overly simplistic view, like most overly simplistic views, turned out to be misguided. Once … Continue reading
First appearance at the TFM
Last week was our first appearance at the Tillamook Farmers’ Market. We’ve been involved with it since last year, and even sold some vegetables there through the Food Roots FarmTable, but this was our first time there with our own … Continue reading
Peas are up
The peas are growing Jack-and-the-Beanstalk style, and are now our tallest plant by far. I seem to recall they did this last year, too. Here’s Emily next to them, for size comparison. Don’t get me wrong; the beans grow pretty … Continue reading
High Gear in July
July is here, so it’s time to get it into high gear with the garden. This week looks promising- we’ve had three days of solid sun, and the forecast calls for at least four more. A record! All the sunshine … Continue reading
Getting ready for the first market
OK, actually, the second market of the season, but the first for us. We didin’t have enough produce ready last week, which was kindof embarrassing. But you learn and move on, right? This week we should have radishes, some beets … Continue reading
Strongberries
Things are still growing! Despite rain every day for the last two weeks, enough sun is sneaking through that things are still getting bigger. Unfortunately, it’s still not quite fast enough. Emily told me today to call the market manager, … Continue reading