Tag Archives: lettuces
It’s a Start
Since we skipped spring and went directly to summer, things here at applewood farm have been even less organized than usual. Typically, there is a period of weeks between the last frost and the incredibly hot Dog Days of summer. … Continue reading
Winter Gardening
This was my lunch today. It’s a hummus sandwich with cucumber and arugula. The arugula came from one of the raised beds in our hoop house and it was delicious. There is, without question, no greater culinary joy for me … Continue reading
After the Frost
Many of our crops needed to be pulled before last week’s frost. They just can’t take the cold and are essentially killed in their first exposure to the freezing temperatures. Our pepper bed, for example, took a hard hit. We … Continue reading
Please Eat the Flowers
I cannot stand inedible garnishes. You don’t see them quite so much anymore, but back in the 80s and 90s, they were ubiquitous. Every restaurant was throwing sprigs of parsley or wedges of citrus fruit onto the side of a … Continue reading
Autumn Seedlings
The weather is changing and it’s time to start thinking about winter farming. While there is significantly less to do in the winter months in the Hudson River Valley, there are ways to continue to grow food that defy snow … Continue reading
Deer are Beautiful Jerks
I love deer. They are beautiful and gentle and majestic. They keep to themselves for the most part. We always enjoy seeing a group of them grazing in the neighbors’ fields. But only in the neighbors’ fields. Dave came home … Continue reading
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