by Fresh Roots | Feb 13, 2014 | Farmer's Log
Finally, the cold has broken, and we’ve begun to see rain, even if it is just a drop of rain. It’s good for the plants and it’s good for this land. A temperate rainforest should, you know, have rain. Our schoolyard market gardens are getting ready to...
by Fresh Roots | Feb 13, 2014 | Field Poetry
Springtime flowers, in sunshine hours; populate the earth I’ve seen those pussy willows, and the crocuses give birth Our sleeves are up, our rain pants on, and we’re already on the go We’re just waiting for our friends so we can start to grow So join...
by Fresh Roots | Feb 5, 2014 | Farmer's Log
It’s been a cold day on the farm, but it has been sunny. The greens – spinach, mustard, arugula, parsley – are growing well, even with temperatures staying just below zero. As a result the vegetables are incredibly delicious. During colder days and...
by Fresh Roots | Feb 5, 2014 | Field Poetry
Hibernating’s easy when you’ve got a coat of fur But for parsley growing in the cold – let’s just all say… “burrrr…” This ain’t Quebec upon last check, but still this place is cold And all our veggies want a place...
