Summer Treats
Summer is just beginning and we are offering plenty of delicious treats at the Potomac Village Farmer’s Market every Thursday. Come out and see us! Share this article Facebook Twitter Delicious Digg Google Buzz StumbleUpon Add to favorites Email RSS
read moreCover Cropping
Cover Cropping Shawn talks about the numerous advantages of cover crops and their importance at Rocklands Farm. Share this article Facebook Twitter Delicious Digg Google Buzz StumbleUpon Add to favorites Email RSS
read moreCompanion Planting
One of the many ways we diversify our vegetable garden is through companion planting, a symbiotic relationship between two plants to help both plant vigor and pest resistance. So far this year we’ve seen great results from our companion plants, as seen here with Kale and Sugar Snap Peas. Learn more about how we grow at our Produce page. Share this article Facebook Twitter Delicious Digg Google Buzz StumbleUpon Add to favorites Email RSS
read moreSpring is here!
Our unique bouquet of kale flowers are now being harvest among plenty of other spring treats. Come visit us on Thursdays at the Potomac Village Farmer’s Market on the corner of Democracy and Falls Rd. from 2pm – 630pm. See you there! Share this article Facebook Twitter Delicious Digg Google Buzz StumbleUpon Add to favorites Email RSS
read moreUp and Growing
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....
read moreFirst Impressions
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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