Author Archives: jenredfox

Small Grain Harvest

Posted on November 6, 2012

Milk thistle seed we threshed and winnowed by hand at the workshop Nov 3. I still have to clean it. I have wanted to grow and harvest small grains for years, but they present some fundamental challenges for the grower.  … Continue reading →

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Small Grain Gathering

Posted on November 5, 2012

Compared with vegetables, growing small grains organically is challenging.  It is tricky to control weeds.  As well, planting and harvesting generally happen at wet times of the year (April/May and September) which can lead to soil compaction and damage if … Continue reading →

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Natural Beekeeping

Posted on October 23, 2012

Stephen Livingstone wrote the article Natural Beekeeping in Rural Delivery (January/February).  In it he describes taking over a beekeeping operation with his young son Calvin.  It is an astounding story of taking over one hive from an old operation.  There used … Continue reading →

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Grain Seed Workshop Nov 3

Posted on September 25, 2012

The Eastern Canadian Organic Seed Growers Network and Seeds of Diversity Canada are proud to present a Grain Seed Workshop Sat Nov 3 Learn how to grow, harvest and select grain seed. Join David and Jen Greenberg for a hands-on workshop featuring … Continue reading →

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Woodlot Assessment

Posted on June 14, 2012

Yesterday Stephen Cole came by to assess the farm woodlot.  He will create a map and provide management recommendations.  We talked about all the different products that come out of the woodlot, including firewood; poles for building projects; herbs like … Continue reading →

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Potato Update

Posted on June 7, 2012

Potatoes are a big crop in the Maritimes.  Most of us eat them.  Our question is how to grow them organically and economically on a small scale.  Here is an update from the potato patch. We planted potatoes in April, … Continue reading →

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Mobile Chicken Coop

Posted on June 4, 2012

We are so happy with our new mobile chicken coop for laying hens.  For 20 years we have built mobile coops for chicks, for hens, for meat birds.  Nothing worked really well.  Finally, this particular design works.  The chickens are … Continue reading →

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Benefits of landscape fabric

Posted on May 22, 2012

Marc, from Just Us Coffee’s demonstration garden in Grand Pré just dropped by to get some landscape fabric. He and Amy Lounder are setting up a comparison of weed control with and without landscape fabric in onions and strawberries.  We … Continue reading →

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Before the rain

Posted on May 9, 2012

Before the rain started, on May 8, the crew here at the farm was rushing to get a lot planted and set up.  Charlotte Harper and her crew came by to learn more about the details of setting up hoop … Continue reading →

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Spuds!

Posted on April 24, 2012

The great spud adventure, of course, begins in Prince Edward Island.  We met with Raymond Loo, who gave us a fantastic history of his family’s potato breeding and selection efforts.  He took us into his potato warehouse to show us … Continue reading →

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