Monthly Archives: May 2015


  These nodules on the roots of our Austrian winter peas are host to every farmer’s favorite nitrogen-fixing bacteria.  We incorporated the peas (and the nitrogen they store) into the soil a few weeks ago and are now planting peppers, tomatoes, and eggplants into those beds.  As we develop a […]

How do you like them nodules?


  While the market table suggests a season in its infancy, we’ve been sticking veggies in the ground for about a month and a half.  The greenhouse, meanwhile, has been home to baby plants since the frigid days of February.  Don’t let the harvest fool you–Spring’s decisions have already been […]

Slip Service



  Each season, we learn something new about navigating the unique needs of spring production.  Last year’s lessons were all about our veggie transplants.  Our greenhouse was too cold and our germination mix too low in fertility to start happy, healthy plants.  We made some tweaks over the course of […]

New Season, New Lessons