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Using Only Natural Fertilizers, Amendments and Composts

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A Garlic and Shallot Farm

Glad to see our winter wheat plantings survived th

Glad to see our winter wheat plantings survived the winter. This particular variety is a rare heritage wheat originating from Ukraine, which was provided to us courtesy of the @mainegrainalliance

Never a bad time to load up on some extra mulch ba

Never a bad time to load up on some extra mulch bales. In addition to suppressing weeds, mulch protects the soil, conserves moisture and breaks down into rich organic matter that feeds soil microbiological life

One of our implements, a McCormick Model 100 manur

One of our implements, a McCormick Model 100 manure spreader, circa 1940s and still working strong!

The first batch of tomato seedlings are starting t

The first batch of tomato seedlings are starting to establish vigorously and will soon outgrow the nursery whilst they are relocated into the greenhouse. These varieties are determinant cherry tomatoes and will provide an early yield of sweet red fruit

One of the first plants to green up after garlic i

One of the first plants to green up after garlic is the winter rye. These beds were planted in early fall and become well established by first frost, not only scavenging nutrients, but also flushing out weeds, protecting the soil during the winter and providing early green growth in the spring. Also known to go excellent in whiskey. Winter Rye 😉

Installed wheel spacers today, with the wider whee

Installed wheel spacers today, with the wider wheel base expected to result in a 10% increase to the amount of the growing areas on each of our raised beds

Peppers are popping in the seedling incubator incl

Peppers are popping in the seedling incubator including hot cayenne, sweet bell and Italian horn.

Emergence of our fall planted Garlic has begun. St

Emergence of our fall planted Garlic has begun. Stay posted in the coming days when our preorder sale goes live!

Mini-broccoli seedlings off to a running start in

Mini-broccoli seedlings off to a running start in the germination chamber

We are starting to tarp our winter killed peas & o

We are starting to tarp our winter killed peas & oats beds. In addition to protecting the soil during the winter, these beds will be virtually weed free when we transplant into them in another month

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