We found this video on You Tube the other night, and it is so funny and so true. It is amazing how many people who have never farmed even a quarter acre are willing to tell us all about how we can be more natural...
Farmer John is the founder of Angelic Organics...
Monday, March 9, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Done with our first class!
A new day has sprung at Basket of Life Farm. Our class series has started and we did our first class today. I think it went pretty well, I ran over but I think people got good information and can walk away more confident in their own gardens!
I might set up a BYOC (Bring your own chair) Fundamentals of Gardening 45 minute class this spring for people who don't want to spend 3 hours and $25... Just give enough information to feel confident with starting a small garden... Maybe for $10 to cover handouts and coffee...
The Cylde's Garden Planner was a hit... That thing is amazing! All your garden questions in one slide rule.
I might set up a BYOC (Bring your own chair) Fundamentals of Gardening 45 minute class this spring for people who don't want to spend 3 hours and $25... Just give enough information to feel confident with starting a small garden... Maybe for $10 to cover handouts and coffee...
The Cylde's Garden Planner was a hit... That thing is amazing! All your garden questions in one slide rule.
Resolution Garden...
Getting ready for our first gardening class! I am so excited and nervous... i hope it goes well!
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Replies.Thursday, March 5, 2009
Spring fling,,,
How do you know it is spring on the farm? You spend a TON of money!
Seeds, irrigation, starting supplies, growing supplies, other stuff. Now is the time to buy EVERYTHING from tomato stakes (at $1 a piece they add up fast) to seed potatoes (400 pounds on their way.) Thankfully we have our CSA members whose commitment to our farm means that we can have this annual spring spending spree with cash and not on credit...
Still it gives me pause, especially as we plan to grow more so all our expenses go up. Last year we only needed 100 new tomato stakes, this year we are using all of those and adding 200-300 more! Then the bees! Three new hives (bees, boxes, and frames) and we may still need to replace a couple of our old hives... $70 for 3 pounds of bees Plus all the "stuff" you need...
We are getting a couple new pieces of equipment to. And those add up fast. At least a tractor is not on the list this year! Maybe another hoophouse though for late summer...
So much!
Seeds, irrigation, starting supplies, growing supplies, other stuff. Now is the time to buy EVERYTHING from tomato stakes (at $1 a piece they add up fast) to seed potatoes (400 pounds on their way.) Thankfully we have our CSA members whose commitment to our farm means that we can have this annual spring spending spree with cash and not on credit...
Still it gives me pause, especially as we plan to grow more so all our expenses go up. Last year we only needed 100 new tomato stakes, this year we are using all of those and adding 200-300 more! Then the bees! Three new hives (bees, boxes, and frames) and we may still need to replace a couple of our old hives... $70 for 3 pounds of bees Plus all the "stuff" you need...
We are getting a couple new pieces of equipment to. And those add up fast. At least a tractor is not on the list this year! Maybe another hoophouse though for late summer...
So much!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Main seed order came!
It is really amazing how small a box seven hundred dollars of seeds will fit into!
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Replies.Can big farms stay sustainable?
Will Niman Ranch ever be the same? This article suggests maybe not...
Issues from financial ones, to use of anti-microbials to journey to slaughter times are leading the ranch's founder to step away from supporting his former ranch. And if he does, should we?
Issues from financial ones, to use of anti-microbials to journey to slaughter times are leading the ranch's founder to step away from supporting his former ranch. And if he does, should we?
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Classes!
We have updated our class list! Please let us know if you are interested in our spring series... All classes are one day, a couple are offered twice.)
2009 Spring Series
2009 Spring Series
- Resolution - Garden (March 5th & March 22nd)
- Starting Your Own Seeds (March 29th & April 5th)
- Backyard Organic Pest Control (May17th)
- Backyard Organic Fertilizers (May 5th)
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