This week the drought is having a negative effect on our thermophilic compost piles but a positive effect on our vermicompost (worm compost piles).
Each thermophilic compost pile is turned 5 time...
In theory, compost can be made in 15 days and applied to the orchard if it reaches a temperature of 130F or more and is turned five times in this 15-day period.
Christophe says, "We measure, as frequently as possible, the temperature of the piles because we want to make sure that the temperatures in all parts of the piles are just right to promote rapid de...
Over the years, here at Frog Hollow Farm, we have used cover crops from time to time for various reasons with varying degrees of success.
Simply put, “cover crops” are plants grown on farms to co...
Today we began a new experiment with worms, compost and vermicompost in one of the blocks of trees we removed this fall to replant in February.
Here's some background on how the experiment came aro...
Shopping for a Holiday gift that’s perfect for everyone on your list?
How about healthy, juicy and remarkably sweet pears? Because Candy & Sugar-coated Nuts as Holiday Gifts Are Passé!
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Community Supported Agriculture boxes, more commonly known as CSA, may arrive in the same box every week but the contents of the box are always changing. Every week I attempt new recipes with pears...
Every November we pick the olives and I have to say it is just as exciting for me as picking the first cherry in summer. I wait impatiently for the oil to come back from McEvoy’s mill to taste it. ...
