Monthly Archives: April 2010

Blueberry Patch

Our farm now has a new blueberry patch! We are so excited to taste those first sweet but tart berries. We chose three varieties, Northland, Patriot, and Northblue. At the nursery I selected plants with some flowers already blooming so … Continue reading

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Coldframe Greenhouse update

A coldframe greenhouse is a great way to add another 4 months to your growing season. Last Fall, we enjoyed continued growth through early December, that’s almost 2 months after the first frost thanks to this handy structure. Towards the … Continue reading

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Herb Spiral Update

Our herb spiral did its job over the winter. The mint, chives, parsley, and catnip all overwintered very well. In a few weeks we will reseed it with basil, dill, cilantro, and sage. Mmm. The rosemary did not make it … Continue reading

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