Even though it can make getting around the farm a little bit more difficult it is nice to have some snow on the ground. Not just purely for aesthetics but also for the benefit of protecting our soil and Winter crops from the cold. Unfortunately, it appears that for the remainder of the month just that, cold is what we will have to be dealing with. And deal with it we will in fact, taking each slip on the ice in stride with a smile all the while thinking of snow’s insulating benefits and enjoying a beautiful Winter landscape.
Meanwhile, when it’s too cold and dark to work outside we can be found working in the basement and garage/grow room getting things ready for the Spring thaw we all long for. Already the first round of root stock and scions for the grafted tomatoes have been removed from the germination chamber and are sprouting. Before we know it Jen will be hard at work like a mad scientist, grafting this years heirlooms. Next up will be the first round of cherry tomatoes and before long peppers and tomatoes of all kinds will be playing musical chairs in the germination chambers. Beets, onions, peas and more lettuce all top this weeks list of starting priorities, not too mention it’s time to think about things like herbs for the Spring plant sale to come. A lot of inside work now too give everything a good head start outside for the season to come.
Speaking of the season to come one integral part of this Good Food thing is all the work that is put in outside each year by the hard working farm crews all over. And it is that time of year where we begin the hiring process for the 2026 season. Interested in growing with us or know someone who may be click here for more info. There’s no other way to put in but frankly farming is very hard work but it is also rewarding work in many ways.
Have a Great Week