Hello there everyone. As you’ve surely noticed, as compared to last May’s scorchingly hot and dry weather, 2017 spring has been much moister. The average rainfall for Canton in the month of May is 3.2 inches- in Canton this year, we had 7.7 inches. While it is early in the year, we hope some sunshine Continue reading
Some folks say that the only constant is change. Here we are at the start of the 2017 growing season and change is in the air. While we are eager for another delicious and community building year, the gardens and share offerings will look somewhat different. One constant from the past growing seasons, is our popular Fresh, Fall share. Plus, there will be an Continue reading
Kudos to the 51 CSA members who filled out the littleGrasse survey last October. As growers for a community farm, we do not want to work in a vacuum – we want to work with and for our shareholders. Reviewing your comments and suggestions reminds us of the uniqueness of this endeavor and ignites our excitement Continue reading
This week has provided some free moments which included a stroll through the photos from this past season. We rediscovered a treasure trove of images from the party on the farm this past May. Though the wind was strong and brisk, lots of hardy folks enjoyed themselves around the raindrops. Thanks so much to former Continue reading
Over the past three years, I have been studying part-time to receive my Master’s in Education at St. Lawrence. Many cool things have come out the process including this littleGrasse website (Educational Technologies circa Spring 2015). That semester also included the opportunity to do a video project and I interviewed several shareholders to create a Continue reading
For those who who signed up for homestead or you-pick greens shares, it’s picking time! We are glad to be able to extend the season beyond the fresh distribution for those people who are motivated to harvest their greens. All shareholders of this type have access to the greens in the field from now until Continue reading
We carved and painted a new sign from beechwood for the driveway. Thanks to James Gonzalez of Farmhouse Forge in Potsdam, for crafting such a sweet sign bracket. If you’re looking for a blacksmith for any custom metal projects, get in touch with him. As for the fields, the frost knocked back some, but not Continue reading
As it turns out, the July Field Update, still is a great summary of what is happening for the crops. This month has been a continuation of the weather and growth patterns. If last night’s rainstorm was any indication, perhaps September will bring increased moisture. How much cooler will September be? When will it frost? Continue reading