This is the final weekly update of the season. We will send a couple updates during the winter, along with the invitation to fill out the end of season survey. We try to get the share sign up information out as quickly as possible, it’s often in late January or February, Bonus week of gleaning! Continue reading
The wacky warm weather made it easy to be outside this weekend, enjoying the company of the several dozen people that joined us for the final Garden Morning of the season. While the logistics of hosting this many people at once on a farm can be nerve wracking, it’s always worth it. littleGrasse invites people Continue reading
In the last three days we had a host of folks that helped get 8 full beds of garlic/shallots prepared and planted. These plantings are large because we like to be generous with the garlic distribution, and we save our own seed to replant for the next harvest. Check out the fresh beds of tender Continue reading
Farm Happenings It felt like peak colors this week, seeing the sunlight radiating from and amplifying the saturated leaves. Several times, various members of the farm were stopped in their tracks, humbled by the spectacle of color and light. The show continues after dark with the fat moon rising with Jupiter in its orbit. Thank Continue reading
Farm Happenings It’s finally happening, freezing temperatures in Canton. While forecast is calling for the 30-32 degrees F range, it’s generally lower at the farm than the predictions. While it’s true some tender crops will no longer be available, there’s abundant food in October, from the bulky carrots, beets, potatoes and squash to the green Continue reading
Farm Happenings Great job shareholders! We had a vibrant morning in the gardens Saturday, harvesting potatoes, and squash and cleaning up the tomato field. We also took a great sigh of relief since the forecast was in the 30s for Friday night and we did not get a frost. Crop Updates There are 5 weeks Continue reading
Things shareholders said to us this week: “Usually we cook our carrots in soup, but the farm carrots are so flavorful, I love to eat them raw.” “I just returned from a trip out of town, I haven’t been home yet, but I wanted to get fresh veggies first thing.” “Our son Continue reading
Everyone at the farm will sleep well tonight! The weekend was awash in stimulation and positive energy, with a dash of incredible weather. Thanks to Dan Kelleher for his excellent presentation about corn and climate. Afterwards, more folks joined us for a tour of the farm and they were particularly interested in the details of Continue reading