Winter has really settled in over the farm. Though we continue harvesting warm-season crops like eggplant, tomatoes, beans, and much more through the coldest days – this week the stark changes to the landscape around us really sunk in. The cypress trees at the back of the farm are all bare, the pastures around us forContinue reading “This week on the farm, Jan 13, 2021”
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Busy days of winter
Some of our busiest days of the season are here! Each week is a balancing act – seeding hundreds of trays of new crops, planting tens of rows of transplants, tending greenhouse and field crops, covering for frost when needed, irrigating, mowing, flipping beds, and harvesting like crazy. We are harvesting a lovely diversity ofContinue reading “Busy days of winter”
Happy New Year!
We made it through two freezes over the weekend at the farm – between Saturday and Sunday night we received many hours of sub-freezing temperatures, bottoming out both nights at 28 degrees! All of our crops were protected and made it through just fine. We can appreciate winter freezes like this one for a few reasonsContinue reading “Happy New Year!”
Brr
Lately, it feels like all we can talk about and think about is the weather. This December has truly given us a run for our money! We have had to cover the farm in frost cloth every week of this month, and that trend continues this week as we approach the coldest days of this season. WeContinue reading “Brr”
Year ending. New crops, and looking onward.
**This post is from 2020 and contains COVID-19 veggie distribution details that are no longer applicable.** As we approach the end of the year, and the days with the least amount of sunshine, we slow down on planting and seeding a bit. Most of the fields are packed full of maturing veggies that will holdContinue reading “Year ending. New crops, and looking onward.”
Nearly winter
**This post is from 2020 and contains COVID-19 veggie distribution details that are no longer applicable.** This week has already brought us two more frosty nights on the farm. We continue to protect our tender crops like peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, and more to continue a bountiful harvest through the winter and into springtime. The cold-tolerantContinue reading “Nearly winter”
Through the freeze
**This post is from 2020 and contains COVID-19 veggie distribution details that are no longer applicable.** There we go – we made it through the first freezing night of the season. Air temperatures were in the 30s from 8 pm last night, reaching freezing temperatures at 4 am until sunrise. We spent the last severalContinue reading “Through the freeze”
Responsibilities of being a farmer
One of the biggest responsibilities we have as farmers is to protect our crops from unfavorable weather conditions. With hurricane season officially ending early next week, we turn our attention to a different type of forecasting – temperature. Sure we have the tools to mitigate temperature-related crop damage like frost cloth for cold and natural foliar clayContinue reading “Responsibilities of being a farmer”
Weathering the storm
After the models shifted overnight and the projected path of tropical storm winds inched closer to the farm, we spent our day preparing for the oncoming tropical storm Eta. Wednesday is usually a planting day, spent filling new rows with thousands of new baby plants. With the upcoming rain and wind, it didn’t make sense for usContinue reading “Weathering the storm”
Finally…LPF news!
Time has flown by since we were able to write an update. We both love to write to you and strive to get the story of the farm out into the world. A lot has transpired since the spring. Here is a brief update from where we left off last… The end of last season andContinue reading “Finally…LPF news!”