by Tom | Apr 19, 2021 | What's Growing
The 6 inches of snow we got here Friday put a halt to the outside work for a couple of days. Doesn’t look like any damage to growing plants. Still looking for contract workers for this season. Seedings this past week were potatoes, arugula, turnips, carrots, and peas....
by Tom | Apr 12, 2021 | What's Growing
Rhubarb is growing and might be ready for harvest next week. Pea shoots should be ready by Friday. First tomatoes are planted in the greenhouse. They are almost a foot tall. New spinach crop to be harvested this week. Farmers market sales have been record setting for...
by Tom | Apr 5, 2021 | What's Growing
Very strong turn out for the first Francestown Farmers Market but it was cold. Water in the containers was frozen. The first Peterborough Farmers Market is this Wednesday from 3-6 PM at the Community Center on Elm street Peterborough. Here’s what’s growing: Mixed red...
by Tom | Mar 29, 2021 | What's Growing
Francestown farmers market starts this Friday April 2nd from 4-7pm at the horse stalls in the center of town. I’m spacing pickups at the farm here in Wilton so there is no contact with other customers, so please be close to your pickup time or reschedule if you can’t....
by Tom | Mar 22, 2021 | What's Growing
This week will be welcome for the warm weather. The ground has thawed and compost is ready to be spread. Parsnips are ready to harvest. There is a small crop but they are big, some over 2 pounds. I’m trying to reduce or eliminate paper receipts, you will get an email...
by Tom | Mar 15, 2021 | What's Growing
The cold just does not stop. Growth in the greenhouses is slowing down. One of the hot water solar collectors broke due to freezing. Oil prices are rising and it’s taking 50 to 75 gallons a week to keep the greenhouses warm enough. These could be the most expensive...
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