Preparing for Winter
Is it that time already? I sure hope so, because I think everyone here at the farm, including our highly productive fields, need a good, long rest. However, before we pack it up for the year, there’s still plenty to be done and enjoyed at and around the farm. Let me give you a glimpse into what that looks like. Farm Visits – How can you expect to really improve if all your knowledge of growing food comes from your own experiences? Thankfully, we have plenty of farmer friends in the area who gladly welcome us to visit their farms and see their operations. Also, it...
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It’s been a wet, wet April so far, which has limited us a little in the field, but we’ve been super busy in our new greenhouse. We have all the space we could want and have been super pleased so far with how everything is growing. This year, we’re making all our own potting mix so we know exactly what goes in it and can cater to what the plants need. And just because it might be a little cold outside still, doesn’t mean we haven’t had summer stuff on the brain since last month! The greenhouse is currently loaded with tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, etc....
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It’s hard to believe it has already been one month here! So far it has been an absolute joy to spend my days in the fresh air in great fellowship, growing great food, and learning about the land. When I came to the farm, I had a few expectations of the ways I would see myself grow through this experience. I can already see the potential for growth beyond what I’d previously imagined. There is so much to learn (you can say that again). Every day is new and different. Some days we are asked to build a greenhouse, as Greg confidently hands us a power drill. Other days we lay mulch or prune...
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Hey y’all, it’s Caroline and Megan, the new Rocklands Farm interns. Thanks to the rainy weather, we’ve finally got a chance to sit down and update the blog. Here’s what’s been going on in our lives lately: I’ve been here for two weeks and as the diversity of the daily farm tasks keep me occupied and stimulated, the “why’s” of farming are always wandering around in my head. When I go places and meet people here, revealing what I do, the conversation that follows usually includes the question “why?”, and I attempt to give an...
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