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. As more people become conscious of the impact of synthetic fertilizers on the environment and their own health, organic fertilizers have emerged as a viable… Continue reading Unlocking the Green Thumb: Exploring Organic Fertilizer Options for Home Gardens and Small Farmers
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Cultivating a Pollinator Garden: A Guide for Washington State’s Farm Community
Cultivating a Pollinator Garden: A Guide for Washington State’s Farm Community Pollinator gardens are not only beautiful additions to our landscapes but also essential for the well-being of our local ecosystems. By creating a pollinator-friendly habitat, we can attract and support a diverse array of pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, birds, and more. In this… Continue reading Cultivating a Pollinator Garden: A Guide for Washington State’s Farm Community
Wine Health and Charcuterie Ideas
Wine Health and Charcuterie Ideas We have 4 pillars on the farm – GROW – GATHER – WINE- WELLNESS. Living a balanced life on the farm is essential to keep going as the farm has so many moving parts during the growing season. As the weather warms and summer break quickly approaches, we thought a… Continue reading Wine Health and Charcuterie Ideas
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 acres and I’d like to try and figure out what to grow on it.” Or “I have a small garden and a few fruit trees,… Continue reading So You Want to Become a Farmer
Bud Break on the Farm
Bud Break on the Farm On March 20th we celebrated the Spring Equinox however we haven’t really felt or seen spring until this past week. As soon as the snow melts and the farm is still dormant, we hit the ground running prepping for the growing season ahead. Which brings me to discuss this week’s… Continue reading Bud Break on the Farm
Hatching Baby Chicks, Varieties and Colors of Eggs
Hatching Baby Chicks, Varieties and Colors of Eggs The story of how we got into raising chickens. Let me start of by saying – we love chickens. I’m going to mostly talk about layers (not meat chickens). Chickens have been a good fit for our farm. Which, is something worth considering – i.e. will you… Continue reading Hatching Baby Chicks, Varieties and Colors of Eggs
An Introduction to Dahlias
An Introduction to Dahlias After taking the amazing Floret online workshop in the Winter of 2018, I was introduced to the beauty of dahlias. Growing up in the Sumner Valley, we were used to seeing fields of daffodils and tulips and my mom always had a beautiful Rose garden. However, I don’t recall seeing dahlias.… Continue reading An Introduction to Dahlias
Our Wines Are Bottled And Available Soon
Our Wines Are Bottled And Available Soon The 2022 growing season was slow to get started and caused everything to ripen later than “normal”. We are constantly reminded that we are at the grace of Mother Nature’s hand when we are farming. This is a picture from April 14th, 2022. The weather has started warming… Continue reading Our Wines Are Bottled And Available Soon
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 Livestock Guardian Dogs. The second half – some basic information on Livestock Guardian Dogs – their benefits and a few example breeds. 1st Half: Dogs… Continue reading My Lifetime Love of Dogs and What is a Livestock Guardian Dog
Your Central Washington Plant Guide
Your Central Washington Plant Guide For small farmers and home gardeners, one of the most practical ways to ensure a successful crop wherever you are is by growing native plants. This is not only beneficial to the gardener as growing these native plants requires less maintenance, but it is also beneficial to the environment itself… Continue reading Your Central Washington Plant Guide
