The waiting is over, our dry-farmed tomatoes will be in everyone’s share this week, about 2 weeks earlier than last year. If only we could dry-farm more of our crops we might not be so worried about water shortages during this current drought cycle. Before the rise of dams and aquifer pumping, much of the [...]
Potatoes are one of my favorite crops to grow, and probably had something to do with my decision to start farming. When I joined the Peace Corps in Western Samoa (South Pacific 1985-1988), I worked with farmers used to growing upland-taro to try to plant and experiment with different varieties of potatoes. We successfully selected [...]
Longtime members might still remember “Peanut” the Pony, the first animal we adopted when we started Live Earth Farm. Peanut was wonderful with children, letting them ride bareback and always searching for treats in their hands and pockets. He passed away at a healthy age of 27, about 7 years ago. Little did we know [...]
I love that rich, musky, almost sweet aroma of a freshly plowed field. This is the time of year when a lot of attention and energy is spent preparing fields, a process that can't be rushed. Right now we are mowing and tilling winter cover crops into the soil – a mix of vetch, bellbeans, [...]
Last year in late Spring, Anthony Suau, a Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist, stopped by the Farm on an assignment to document and experience first hand the work of organic farmers in this country. Mr Suau has released a video, ORGANIC RISING, a summary of what he documented up to this point. He explores how the [...]
When it comes to Fava Beans, patience has it’s rewards. I love these beans, only available in the Spring, they are a seasonal treat. Debbie Palmer (Live Earth Farm’s first CSA coordinator) developed a recipe database, still available to members - thank you Debbie :-) - chockfull with amazing recipes and cooking tips. Here is [...]
Once again the Earth’s fertile embrace is irresistible - the farm is alive; from the soil up, everything is bursting with Spring energy. As we start our 19th CSA season, we extend a heartfelt welcome to all our members, both returning and new ones. Thank you for joining us on another tasty and nourishing journey [...]
Join us for the best Food and Farm Experience this Season! As we wrap up our Winter CSA deliveries this week, it always feels like a special accomplishment to have successfully navigated the unpredictable off-season weather patterns (freeze, drought, record warmth, and finally some rain) and more challenging growing conditions. We are grateful to all [...]
Oh, what a surprise, I didn’t expect them to be that sweet and juicy. During my field walk checking on two-spotted-spider mites in the strawberry patch, I got completely distracted sampling what must be one of the earliest strawberries I have ever had. The plants are still young and putting most of their energy into [...]
One of my favorite things to do during the winter months is pruning our apple orchards. Last season I wrote how pruning is like having a conversation of sorts. Well, as with all relationships the conversation always continues, especially with the young, not fully developed trees. As I mentioned last time, I only get one [...]
