Monthly Archives: November 2013

Grab a Blanket, The Goats are Cold!

Posted on November 25, 2013 by applewoodfarm

I can’t stand for anyone to be hungry or cold. The first one is likely what motivated me to go to culinary school.  The second one is currently causing me to lose sleep, fretting over the minute-by-minute comfort of the … Continue reading →

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Generating Heat – Planter Heaters and Cat Survival

Posted on November 17, 2013 by applewoodfarm

Last year, the plants growing over the winter in our hoop house were kept alive because we built mini hoop houses inside the main house.  Rather than force us to heat the drafty 30’x12’x10′ structure, encapsulating each raised bed in … Continue reading →

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Feed Sack Tote Bags

Posted on November 11, 2013 by applewoodfarm

I am not a person who sews.  I have never been a person who sews.  I have always been a person who, when sewing was needed, either discarded said item or enlisted the help of a person who sews. My … Continue reading →

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Sproutless Brussels? Eat ‘Em Anyway

Posted on November 8, 2013 by applewoodfarm

“We kids feared many things in those days – werewolves, dentists, North Koreans, Sunday School – but they all paled in comparison with Brussels sprouts.” —Dave Barry, Miami Herald Columnist I adore Dave Barry, but when it comes to the … Continue reading →

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What A Load of Horse Shit!

Posted on November 7, 2013 by applewoodfarm

As we wrap up our growing season, there are a few things that still need to happen before we settle in for the winter.  The most important one of these is planting our garlic. In this neck of the woods, … Continue reading →

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The Winter Hoop House

Posted on November 3, 2013 by applewoodfarm

We finished planting the winter greens yesterday. Our hoop house is 30′ by 12′ and has five raised beds in it.  This limits greatly what we are able to grow over the winter.  During our first winter on the farm, … Continue reading →

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