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Farm Happenings at Covey Rise Farms
Farm Happenings for March 9, 2023
Well we got our first summer squash and cucumber seeds in the ground last week, and the picture is another 3,100 plants that we will be putting in the ground this week. I love this time of year, minus the pollen, but Spring is really one of my favorite seasons with all the new plants and varieties1 read more »
Farm Happenings for March 2, 2023
Spring onions are getting close, hoping to be able to start harvesting in a week or two. The warm weather has really got things growing and even though it has been a bit hot, the plants are loving it and the ground is finally drying out. We should see some cooler Spring temps soon so I am hoping ou1 read more »
Farm Happenings for February 23, 2023
The last planting of Winter crops is in the ground and the next delivery we get will be Spring/Summer crops like squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, and a few others. We have been pulling out old plants and prepping land to get ready for the change in seasons, which is one of my favorit1 read more »
Farm Happenings for February 16, 2023
Working dirt to dry it out so we can get ready for Spring plantings! It has been a bit difficult with all the rain we have been getting. We have to try and dry it out before the next rain that is coming but as you can see in the picture, the sun is shining and its much appreciated. We are also gett1 read more »
Farm Happenings for February 9, 2023
Garlic is getting close and loving this warmer weather, hoping to start picking some soon. Onions won't be far behind that as Spring approaches, and we are prepping more ground for all of our spring plants that will be here in early to mid March. We typically plant out tomatoes, squash, and cucumbe1 read more »
Farm Happenings for February 2, 2023
I hope everyone else had a better start to their week than we did at the farm! With all the rain this big oak fell across the road to get to the farm early Monday morning, knocked power out when it fell. Then once we got it all cleaned up I had two delivery trucks get stuck in the mud, and of cours1 read more »
Farm Happenings for January 26, 2023
The rainbow chard that we were able to cover is finally starting to get big enough again to harvest. This is one of my favorite things to grow (and eat) because of how beautiful it looks in field. The row covers prevented the cold from killing this plot, and now after a few weeks its back big enoug1 read more »
Farm Happenings for January 19, 2023
I have started ordering seeds and completed the Spring farm plan, it will be here sooner than we think. Seeds have definitely increased and they are also harder to find. I have some varieties that I hope will grow well and people will enjoy. Until those warmer temps arrive however we will be out in1 read more »
Farm Happenings for January 12, 2023
A fresh planting that we were able to get in before the rain. We got arugula, radishes, turnips, carrots and some beets in the ground. Hoping for a quick germination and speedy growing as everything that we had like this was knocked back or killed by the cold last month. Weather is by far the trick1 read more »
About the farm
Covey Rise Farms is located in Husser, LA just north of New Orleans in central Tangipahoa Parish and is part of the Covey Rise Sportsman's Retreat. The farm started growing vegetables on 10 acres in 2009 and has expanded to over 60 acres at present. The farm not only grows multiple varieties of over 30 types of vegetables, but in recent years has added fruit trees and flowers. Our produce is enjoyed at various types of restaurants in New Orleans and surrounding areas, from the finest restaurants to quaint neighborhood cafes and everything in between and by our local produce/CSA members.
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