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October 9, 2013 ~ Food as art
Well, the moment’s arrived when we say goodbye to the 2013 CSA season. As I tried to think of a way to summarize not only this season but also my overall experience here at HBF, I was a bit overwhelmed. … Continue reading
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October 2, 2013 ~ Snapping out of the fall frenzy
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” – L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables Happy October! We’re pretty fortunate to be New Englanders during this colorful time. This is by far my favorite month of … Continue reading
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September 25, 2013: It’s all about the food
First, a brief farm announcement: Join us for Community Pizza Night at the farm this Wednesday from 4-7! What’s on the menu from The Oven at Hunts Brook Farm? Apple (from Hidden Brook Gardens, LLC), cheddar and hot sausage (from Terra … Continue reading
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September 18, 2013: The little truck that couldn’t and saying thanks
While traditionally considered a day of rest, Sunday morning is a busy time here at the farm. We are usually packing up for two farmers’ markets – the Chester Sunday Market, where we sell our veggies, and the Coventry Regional … Continue reading
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September 11, 2013 ~ Get cookin’
A few weeks ago, when I was organizing in the farmstand on CSA pick-up day, I overheard a little voice say, “We could make pico de gallo if we had cilantro.” I turned my head and was surprised to realize … Continue reading
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September 4, 2013 ~ September the trickster
This hazy, humid and overcast weather is confusing, but not quite unexpected in the farming community. September seems to be the month with an identity crisis, or at least the time of the year that likes to mess with growers. … Continue reading
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August 28, 2013 ~ Respecting the others: Weeds
“Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them.” – A. A. Milne In my time working in the fields, I’ve become familiar with weeds. Among the most common are ragweed, smartweed, horseweed, foxtail, galinsoga, crabgrass and horse nettle. … Continue reading
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August 14, 2013 ~ A living structure
Sometimes you can have revelations when carrying out the most routine farm tasks. Maybe “revelation” is too strong of a word, so maybe it’s one of those “ah-ha!” moments. Well, whatever you call it, here’s what I learned: The greenhouse … Continue reading
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August 7, 2013 ~ The August shift
This weather as of late has been amazing for farming. Cool nights, crisp mornings and the pleasant warmth during the height of the day – what a treat! I wish we could have this for the rest of the season, … Continue reading
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July 31, 2013 ~ Listen to your veggies: Simplify!
“Our life is frittered away by detail. Simplify, simplify.” ~ Henry David Thoreau Simplifying our lives. Such an easy task – ha! But, how many of us make life more complicated than it needs to be? The more I farm, … Continue reading
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