Here at the River Road Farm, our final weeks of fieldwork are full of digging. Potatoes and carrots, parsnips and celeriac. These hearty crops are the last to be harvested and the final addition to the pantry as we prepare for a long winter.
Read MoreWhen winterizing your garden bed, most people take out all unproducing plant material and throw them in the compost bin, but did you know that you can also chop up and incorporate leaves, cover crop, and unproducing vegetable crops straight into the soil? It’s called composting in place!
Read MoreThough gardens begin to wind down in the fall, it is also the time to plant garlic! In this blog, we outline the process of planting garlic in the fall and then harvesting and curing it in the summer.
Read MoreFrost in the forecast? What’s the difference between frost and freeze? Here’s what to know to protect your plants when the weather starts to turn.
Read MoreGreat soil is essential for a beautiful, productive garden. Investing time and effort into soil prep now will ensure healthy growth in the future.
Read MoreAs we bask in the sun these last few weeks of summer, some of us wish that we could enjoy our veggies and fruits further into the winter season.
Read MoreMy favorite time to farm is late summer and early fall. Tomatoes are coming in by the bucket loads. Most of the weeds slow down. I get to pull plants, plant cover, and start putting things to rest. It’s also the time--at least the best time--to plant my favorite crops: greens.
Read MoreDifferences between a frost and a freeze, with tips on how to prepare for them.
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