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How Much Compost Do I Need?
Gardeners all over New England are putting on their best overalls (the ones with the...
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Experiential Education
Farm life is about as experiential as it comes. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't find myself, feeding an animal, wrestling with broken equipment, or chasing...
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Tis The Season For Compost!
Even though it's still winter-ing pretty hard out there, gardeners' hearts are now turning to...
5 Reasons to Buy in Bulk Locally
Why buy in bulk? We all know it can save you money, but how? And is it still true if you buy local products? Discounts - It's the time-honored law...
Leftovers, but Fancy
Leftover chicken...it's unexciting. Chicken & Broccoli Crepes with Creamy Cheese Sauce? Delicious, fun, and somewhat fancy! Don't let the fanciness fool you, this recipe is actually pretty easy, and will...
Fat, Fat, Glorious Fat!
Fat, tallow, suet, lard - whatever you call it, if you live on a farm it is plentiful and has 1,000 uses from frying the best fries ever to making...
Make The Most Of Your Harvest! Making "Sun-Dried" Tomatoes
Β Tomato season - eagerly anticipated amongst all Northern gardeners - is here inΒ all its bounty! You may be overrun...
A New Look For The Buffalo Buyers Club!
First of all, a huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing, loyal customers. You make it possible for us to do what we love - supply sustainably-raised, healthy, delicious...
Lock In Low Prices For Months With A Meat Package!
We all know prices are rising steadily, and there seems to be no end in sight. Budgeting for food...
Growing a Giant Pumpkin, Part 5 (Plus Recipes!)
Giant pumpkins have reached the fruiting stage! Our giant cucurbit has unfurled its massive leaves, collected a bunch of...
Growing a Giant Pumpkin, Part 4
Our pumpkins are growing! Summer is truly here, and our pumpkin plants are crawling like crazy. They are sending out their tendrils all over the garden, soaking up that sun,...
Gift Guide for Dad
What are you getting for Dad this Father's Day? Check out our handy gift guide for some great options!For the carnivore dad: Load up that freezer! Meat packages make...
Growing Under Cover
If your tomatoes are spindly and blemished and your hot peppers never quite seem to get hot enough, consider growing your summer crops with a little extra help from the...
Growing A Giant Pumpkin! Part 2
Our giant pumpkin seedlings are already giant! They were started just over a week ago, and have already outgrown their soil block. Yesterday, they were transplanted into a larger container....
Making The Most of Your Meat - CSA Share on a Budget
If you (like the rest of us) are concerned about rising prices, a CSA might be a good way to keep your finances in check. Since the price is...
Book Club - "A Honey Bee Heart Has Five Openings"
This book really struck my beekeeper's heart. As someone who deeply relates to the author, I felt it was a great and honest description of someone in their first year...
Growing a Giant Pumpkin! Part 1
The beginning of a great pumpkin adventure! We recently were gifted seeds from a giant, prize-winning pumpkin (named Reed 218), and we are trying to grow our own. Tips, tricks,...
'Shrooms' - Grow Your Own!
Mushrooms are amazing - they can clean up pollution, help trees talk to each other, plus they have such a subtle, unique,...
Guild Building - Grapes, Flowers, & More!
Feast on native Concord grapes, fill your vases with blooms, and boost your backyard biodiversity! You can use permaculture techniques to increase your garden's yield, create...
Baby Goats!
We got our 4 Nigerian goat doelings this weekend and we could not be more excited to have them join our homestead. We got them because they are small, have...
Eating Seasonally, Pt. 2 - Asparagus
rr Β I love enjoying the bounty of fresh, seasonal vegetables and fruits New England has to offer. One...