Behind the Scenes in the Orchard: The Art and Science of Apple Thinning Hello, friends and followers of the farm! Today, I’d like to take you on a journey into… Continue reading Behind the Scenes in the Orchard: The Art and Science of Apple Thinning
Author: Chad Steiner
Unlocking the Green Thumb: Exploring Organic Fertilizer Options for Home Gardens and Small Farmers
Unlocking the Green Thumb: Exploring Organic Fertilizer Options for Home Gardens and Small Farmers In recent years, the popularity of organic gardening and sustainable agriculture has been on the rise.… Continue reading Unlocking the Green Thumb: Exploring Organic Fertilizer Options for Home Gardens and Small Farmers
So You Want to Become a Farmer
So You Want To Become a Farmer? Things I hear on the farm: “I have a dream of having my own small farm, I love it.” Or “I have 5… Continue reading So You Want to Become a Farmer
My Lifetime Love of Dogs and What is a Livestock Guardian Dog
My Lifetime Love of Dogs and What is a Livestock Guardian Dog I’d like to break this article into two parts. The first half my personal story with dogs and… Continue reading My Lifetime Love of Dogs and What is a Livestock Guardian Dog
Grape & Apple Pruning – How Could this Possibly be Interesting?
Grape & Apple Pruning – How Could this Possibly be Interesting? Jeana pruning Pinot Noir How is it possible to write an interesting article on pruning? Why would anyone care?… Continue reading Grape & Apple Pruning – How Could this Possibly be Interesting?
An introduction to soils
An introduction to soils. Plus – some really fun examples in Washington State. Introduction:• What is soil (very basic)?• Why is soil important?• Where does soil come from?• Bringing it… Continue reading An introduction to soils
Regenerative Ag
Regenerative Ag First let me be clear. we’re not experts on Regenerative Agriculture. Our farm isn’t regenerative Organic “yet”. We did eliminate the use of herbicides in 2022. We’re on… Continue reading Regenerative Ag