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Farm and Forage

Musings about food systems, environmental stewardship, and the power of plants

Read more about the article Looking for a sign from below | Indicators of soil health

Looking for a sign from below | Indicators of soil health

  • Post published:January 22, 2021

The other day I was carting some leaf mulch from last season's in-ground garden to my new raised beds and I had to rejoice. The soil from last season's garden…

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Read more about the article Transitioning from summer to fall in the garden

Transitioning from summer to fall in the garden

  • Post published:September 11, 2020

A quick and long-overdue update on my garden. My spring plantings have already be harvested and pulled out for the most part. Carrots and peas were super successful - probably…

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Read more about the article Presenting my pride and joy – my broccoli

Presenting my pride and joy – my broccoli

  • Post published:June 29, 2020

I've been enjoying the fruits (and flowering heads, and leaves, and roots) of my labour for a few months now, but today I absolutely had to share my pride and…

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