Ahh, my favorite rodent. Another member of the around-the-field cast of characters. Charismatic, curious, always busy, quite friendly—what more could you ask from a wild woodland creature. Oh yeah, no threat to the market garden, at least, not in my … Read the rest
A little less than a month after germination, these summer squash—a variety of zucchini called Raven—seem pretty happy under the lights. They still haven’t seen the sun, which sounds a little weird when said like that. I’ll soon start putting … Read the rest
This is a piece of ground you’d usually step around and not give a second thought to…unless you wanted to grow things in it right away! A good part of the field is dried out enough to work, but there … Read the rest
This 40-second LaserWeeder video I think speaks for itself. What more could I say? Wow, technology! The madness continues! Imagine the efficiency! What are we thinking? AI, of course. Hendrix!
Here’s what’s under the hood: “AI-powered precision weed control. Featuring … Read the rest
Considering there was nothing to see six weeks ago, the garlic is healthy, spiky and coming along nicely! … Read the rest
Bare-root transplanting lettuce—separating seedlings and replanting them with more space to spread their roots—isn’t something you’d do on a large scale. At Tiny Farm scale, it’s manageable and fun in a simple, relaxed way, like making flatbread, or prepping veggies … Read the rest
One of my annual garden companions. First met the American robin when I started veggie farming. I thought it was a sign. The bird was darting around the garden quite near me, darting a ways, then stopping, seeming to follow … Read the rest