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Farm Happenings at Boerson Farm
Gratitude
While we were digging and bunching carrots in the rain this past week, the crew and I were reminded of the drought that had its grip on the farm for most of the season. The stickiness of the mud and the clunkiness of our rain gear made the work more arduous, but knowing that water was seeping1 read more »
Feed the Soil
Ever wondered what soil microorganisms like to eat? We think about it all the time over here at the farm! Growing healthy, delicious foods starts with feeding the microbiology in the soil (ie: bacteria, fungi, algae and protozoa). We are doing what we can to keep these microorgani1 read more »
Shep's Pumpkin Patch
It's that time of year again. The colors are changing. There's a hint of fall in the air and the cool nights feel better for sleeping. Shep's pumpkin harvest is underway and the orange and white fruits are stacked up on the wagon, ready for eager fall enthusiasts. As he's do1 read more »
Rainbow Diet
Standing amongst the vegetables at the peak of the season the eye can behold every color of the rainbow. When we have the pleasure of eating from this vegetable rainbow our diet is literally glowing with sunny shades of every hue, (from the palest creamy yellow to the deepest indigo blue)! &n1 read more »
Sweet
It's the moment that many mouths have been waiting for...the arrival of the sweet corn! This marks season 3 of growing this a-maizing crop, and so far, this looks like it could be our best one yet! We shoot for a late planting that yields at the end of August and goes strong (we hope!)1 read more »