Wednesday, April 28, 2010

School Field Trip to the Farm


One of many local high school trips to Whole Circle Farm see what organic and biodynamic farming is all about.

Possible Case of Early Blight


We noticed spots on some tomato leaves. We removed any suspicious leaves, and tried to reduce the humidity level in the greenhouse. We also sprayed the plants with a solution of water, sunflower oil, dishwashing soap and cayenne.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Paper Cuts vs. Backbreaking Work

I was worried that my back would act up, doing this "backbreaking" work.
But my back hurt more from sitting at a desk, than it does out here. As long as I stretch morning and night I'm good.