Category Archives: Crop Updates

Young children are scientists by nature. They are always at work, learning all about the world around them through observation, asking questions, solving problems, collecting information (and things!) and exploring. Studies show that spending time playing outside not only benefits … Continue reading →

Hi all, Last week we prepared for nighttime frost, covering our seedlings and protecting our basil out in the field. The predicted light frost never materialized, and the next day we started planting some heat-loving crops—tomatoes and melons. These last few … Continue reading →

Hi all, Things have been moving quickly for us since the end of the sugaring season. Towards the end of March, we frost-seeded clover onto the field nearest the compost piles. That field just completed five seasons of crop production … Continue reading →

The temperature swings of spring in New England sure can be hard to dress for—fleece by day, and heavy winter coats by night—but these seesawing temperatures are are necessary for a favorite New England crop, maple syrup. When the days … Continue reading →

Hi all, Some late plantings of radish, bok choi, broccoli raab, tatsoi, cauliflower and lettuce have allowed us to continue harvesting this past week and sell to markets and restaurants in the city. Restaurants Rialto and the South End Buttery … Continue reading →