Monthly Archives: March 2013

P.U.

We reek, but at least our plants are healthy! This week we have been applying fish emulsion, you got it—dead fish guts, and liquefied seaweed to everything. As our seeding and planting are winding down, we are paying extra attention … Continue reading

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Seeding finale

This week we are welcoming the reprisal of the Miyashige daikon! This daikon radish originating from Japan, regularly grows longer than 1.5 feet and can weigh up to 6 pounds. The first few of our gargantuan beauties are easily a … Continue reading

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Good week, bad week

This was the week that everything broke. Kaput, busted, toasted—it seems for every synonym we have a piece of farm equipment. At the start of the week ,“Big Blue”, the beloved dump truck we use to transfer compost and large … Continue reading

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Provider Beans, Cosmic Carrots, and more to come…

The planting frenzy carries on here at Sweetwater as we fill our freshly tiled fields with Provider green beans. These green beans are not only as economical as their variety name suggests with high yielding plants, they are also quick … Continue reading

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