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the price of a radish
How much would you charge — or pay — for a bunch of freshly picked French breakfast radishes? Pricing produce at the farmer’s market is always a tricky endeavor. The case of the radish, I think, exemplifies farmers’ and shoppers’ … Continue reading
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heirloom failures
So by now you know that Emmett and I handily killed $300 worth of seeds. (Well, it was really Emmett’s doing, but solidarity, you know.) When I arrived on scene, I suggested that we plant more tomatoes — even though … 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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table, check. umbrella, check. quarters, ones, check…
Today [June 22] was our first farmer’s market, and I’m exhausted. We’ve been preparing for the market for the past three days. We managed to locate, borrow or create most of the necessities: a wooden sign with our farm name, … 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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