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Happy Winter Solstice and a Merry Christmas

Happy Winter Solstice and a Merry Christmas

• We had a fair amount of rain last week and this means that it was not possible to turn the thermophilic compost windrows as scheduled. It was difficult at times to measure the temperatures becaus...
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Peaches Are The Best Gifts for The Holidays!

Peaches Are The Best Gifts for The Holidays!

Peaches Are The Best Holiday Gifts Order Now • We'll Ship in Summer    Peaches are the crowning glory of Frog Hollow Farm's legendary, tree-ripened selection of stone fruits. Now, you can gift t...
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Microbial Communities: Root of All Good

• Our “oldest” windrow which was constructed in August is still “hot” with an average temperature of 120 F and areas (hotspots) that are at 135 F. we are waiting for the temperatures to drop to 110...
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Compost Update: Nov. 23, 2014

• When is a compost windrow (thermophilic compost) or a vermicompost ready to be applied in the orchard at Frog Hollow? Thermophilic composts have to reach a temperature of 130 F or more for three ...
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No Truffles at Frog Hollow Farm (Yet)

• A new vegetable garden called the McKinney block (about 5 acres) will be soon prepared for late winter and early spring planting at Frog Hollow. Barley will be planted in December while in the sp...
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