Tag Archives: farm
farm grace
For the latter part of our Wednesday “weekend” — I spent the morning freelancing for the Windsor Times, and Emmett spent it harvesting — Emmett and I have decided to indulge in a miniature Slow Food event of our own. … Continue reading
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the amazing maize technique
A man named Enrique taught us this trick for planting corn. Previously, we’d just planted it, covered it with dirt, and then watered it every day — which led to highly irregular sprouting, and some unfortunate kernel-rotting, too. (Our soil … Continue reading
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why farm?
I was talking to my mom on the phone today, describing The Flood. “It doesn’t sound like you’re enjoying farming,” she said. “Oh, no,” I said. “I’m just describing the event. I don’t like waking up at 5 a.m. to … Continue reading
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expect the unexpected
Saturday morning offered proof-positive that farming is very much an Old Testament endeavor, complete with Noachian flood. But before we get to the exciting bit, first the antediluvian build-up: Friday was the Fourth of July. (Happy fourth, everyone.) While barbecues, … Continue reading
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growin’ up
The best way to appreciate a farm, I think, is to spend three days away from it. Emmett and I recently took a three-day weekend (not on the actual weekend, mind you, because that’s when we sell at the farmer’s … Continue reading
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the first disaster
The first disaster came early. Our farming attempt started out hopefully – what can be more hopeful, after all, than tiny green things poking out of dark earth, the first sign of life (not to mention the potential for our … Continue reading
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Farming 101.
Welcome! This blog intends to give you — a person who undoubtedly eats, and maybe even grows some food yourself — a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the process of growing healthful produce. What’s it really like, in this day and age, … Continue reading
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