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Farm Happenings at Boerson Farm
Corn Dog
Perhaps one of the more underrepresented members of the farm family, Bella the Dog is by far the most loyal when it comes to spending time with the crops. As it turns out, this omnivore-like dog really enjoys a good ear of corn. During the month of September when the corn was at it's pe1 read more »
Under Cover
September is the time for planting cover crops. This year we are stepping up our game in hopes to feed the biology in the soil, which will in turn improve the quality of our crops in the seasons to come. For some time now, Mat has been geeking out on deepening his understanding of what1 read more »
Leek Spectacular!
As growers, we take on risks every single growing season. From the weather, to the pests, to the unexpected, risk is all around us threatening to take our crops at any turn. In spite of this, we press on and persevere, living in the hope that the fruits of our labors will yield food tha1 read more »
Approaching the Equinox
The last days of summer are bitter sweet, but they sure have been beautiful. The seasonal transition is upon us and the first days of September have been busy. Fall crops are starting to come in, the last hay making is almost done, and cover crops are being planted. We are savorin1 read more »
Mid-Season Update
It's September. Things are getting pretty real. The days are growing shorter, the vine crops are leaning out, and the nights are waning cool..this is a recipe for change.
Out in the field we are doing a final round up in the melon patch while gearing up to begin harvesting the fi1 read more »
Low Impact Spuds
This season we decided to implement a small test of change in the growing space with the intention of accomplishing two goals. First, we needed to increase our potato yield, and second, we were looking for a good no-till strategy to use for growing our potato crop. For several seasons,1 read more »
Tomato Love
If you ask me my favorite vegetable, I'll tell you it's actually a fruit. Tomatoes. Oh how I love tomatoes! Sometimes I wonder if I would be farming at all if it weren't for the promise of ripe summer tomatoes! From the moment I order seeds until the moment I slice into the1 read more »
Pollinator Haiku
Pollinator Haiku
We work together
The bees gather and disperse
Flowers become food
Watching the bees buzz around the farm is a one of my favorite summer pastimes. Once the dandelions begin blooming in May, the food supply kicks in, and from there it unfolds into a colorful buffet of flowering1 read more »
Joyful Noise
A steady stream of planes came and went through the Boerson Farm airspace for this year's EAA gathering, a welcome return to familiar summer sounds after their notable absence last August. The whiz of small planes and the rumble of the old war birds draws our attention skyward, pausing the wo1 read more »