This week was “Weeding Week.” Our guys spent a whole day weeding peppers, basil, and eggplant up front. They spend a half day weeding the leeks and kale in the back block. Purslane, red root, and lambs-quarter are our biggest problems — with purslane winning the contest by far. Ironically purslane is a superfood, highly…
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Did you know there’s a fast, easy way to dry your fresh herbs using the microwave? Then you can store them in a Mason jar and use them all winter! Every summer, I plant a few key herbs that I use a lot in my cooking — like thyme, sage, parsley, basil, lemon verbena, mint,…
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Well, well, well. What a week. Let’s start out with the BIG news: I got into an accident this week with the CSA delivery truck on my way to the Perrysburg pickup site. It happened around 4:30 PM. I was about 3 minutes away from the church (near the Burger King on Rte 20 at…
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This past week, Kurt drove out in the dead of night to meet up with a mysterious visitor to our farm—the beekeeper. Every summer, we rent a pallet of beehives from our brother Airk, the beekeeper and owner of Benches Bees. This year, we have seven hives in all. That’s right! We rent bees! They…
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Honey is a delightful, natural sweetener that can add flavor and health benefits to a variety of dishes. However, if you’ve ever found your honey turning into a gritty, solid mass, you’ve encountered crystallized honey. Our brother Arik Bench is a bee-keeper. (We actually rent his bees every year for our vegetable fields). We often…
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June 22, 2024 Field Update Howdy folks. Wow was it hot this week! This is not normal by the way — this kind of heat so early in the year. And it’s stressful on the plants when they are still this young. All week long, my focus as been on keeping things watered. Unfortunately, those…
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This week, our crew focused on staking and twining the tomatoes. But what exactly does that mean? Why Staking is Important As tomato plants grow taller, their weight can cause them to fall over. If the tomatoes touch the ground, they become much more susceptible to diseases. To prevent this, we provide the plants with…
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Late June means your garden is likely overflowing with summer squash. If you’ve grown zucchini before, you know how prolific these plants can be. One zucchini plant can produce an overwhelming number of zucchinis. Understanding the difference between male and female zucchini flowers can help you manage your garden more effectively. In this guide, we’ll…
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Well howdy everyone! It’s the official start to our main season. A big welcome back to all our CSA customers, and another big welcome to all our NEW customers who are with us for the first time. I’ve always said that farming is in my blood. It’s a calling for me, and so it is…
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In recent years, there has been a growing interest in supporting local agriculture and accessing fresh, seasonal produce directly from farms. One popular way to do this is through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs. But how exactly does a CSA work? Let’s delve into the workings of this innovative farming model and explore its…
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