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Bee Goodness

 The bees have been busy, beekeeper Steve keeps an eye on them. He has worked hard this spring and summer to keep our bees happy. Steve is passionate about beekeeping and community education about honeybees. We are eternally grateful, so … Continue reading

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Garlic

 Aaaah, the garlic is curing. Its all bundled and hanging in the barn to air and dry. Here’s Donna helping to hang the garlic. I like that she wore overalls for the occasion. Here’s what its like to eat your … Continue reading

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Two CSA-inspired blogs

Here’s two new CSA-inspired blogs from members of the House in the Woods CSA community! http://csagourmet.blogspot.com/ Check out CSA Gourmet blog, the creation of House in the Woods CSA member, Elizabeth DeRose! Its a great new resource for local, seasonal, … Continue reading

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Loopy Garlic Scapes

Beautiful wonderful delectible healing garlic. I could go on. I even like how it plants. You plant it in the fall (not in the busy spring planting season) and harvest “between solstice and fourth of July” (in the words of … Continue reading

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Goat Adventures

May has been a whirlwind of farming adventures! Here are some “journal notes about goats”: One of our goats, Hazelnut, arrived this week [early May] with her sister, who is just visiting, and I already have a dozen farm stories … Continue reading

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First CSA Harvest

An exciting week at the farm, with our first CSA veggie pickups. Here are some highlights. I think the bok choi won my prize for most beautiful offering in the share. Yes! Real dirt on vegetables!  Straight from the garden. … Continue reading

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Tomato Sale Update

Thank you to all who bought plants at our seedling sale last week. A great turnout, I thank you all! Still stocking your garden? Its not too late to buy plants, just let me know and we can set up … Continue reading

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Heirloom Seedling Sale is here!

House in the Woods Organic Heirloom Plant Sale   One of the most delicious tastes of summer is the heirloom tomato. These old-time varieties are bred for their taste and unique characteristics, unlike hybrids developed for a thick skin to … Continue reading

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Chicks

Here they are, some chick pix. Chicken feathers can be really beautiful, take a look. This one is named “Around the World” and I must admit that I have grown fond of sitting with this chick. It relaxes and sleeps … Continue reading

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Testing 123….

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