Been a crazy winter here.  Just finished harvesting the last of the winter beet.  Carrots, radishes and Komatsuna are just starting to come ready.  Still enjoying leek and kale, but I fear my over-winter cabbages may not have made it through the winter.


The whole garden is desperate for lime, but I have been giving it as much... ...see more

I've been wondering what they mean when they say the first frost date is...


Supposedly it's the date that we can expect the first killing frost.  For us, this day is officially Nov 5th.


Yet, the last three years, the first frost has occurred in early October and the first frost hard enough to kill the summer vegetables happens... ...see more

Book Review: The One-Straw Revolution by Masanobu Fukuoka

I would have to say, this is the most unusual book about agriculture I've ever read.  This  might be because The One-Straw Revolution is not simply about farming.  Fukuoka also discusses diet, the workings of natural ecosystems, his own personal journey and a great deal... ...see more

With autumn arriving three weeks early, I have a feeling of urgency to get the garden ready for winter.


The only thing standing in my way is a distinct lack of time.  With the upcoming holiday we have a lot of requests from restaurants for produce.  The moment we get home, there is a call asking for another delivery of chard,... ...see more