November 11, 2012

True, it is snowy outside. A month ago we received the first couple of inches of snow for this winter '12/'13 season... *phew*glad we got that one out of the way.  Subtle snow structures You may have seen this before> Exactly like putting your kids to bed for the night...wait, scratch that, I've never had kids....

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July 15, 2012 retrospect

This entry is called a retrospect, much like a reflection in a way, since we haven’t made an entry to the blog for several months. But I’ll offer you no apologies. Our hard work was on display at the three markets (T-ride, Ridgway, and Montrose) for all the locals and visitors of the western slope to take home and enjoy. We trust that you enjoyed the...

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We had so much fun with our Ridgway 5th grade class! Thank you guys for being such great helpe...

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Montrose Farmers Market

Farmers markets are starting on the Western Slope! We had a successful time at our first farmers market of the season in Montrose. We will be there every Saturday until October, so be sure to visit us:) The Gardens are getting filled with delicious veggies this month. Today we planted our third round of tomatoes in the high tunnels as well as...

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Buckhorn in April; the calm before the storm

Strawberry plants mulched in fresh hay and leaves. The Dome is stocked with goodness! Potatoes are eyeing out, tomatoes are bursting through their cells, and transplants are ready to go into the ground. It's Spring at Buckhorn:)! We are working long days this month, enjoying all the flowering, transplanting, and tilling. Just one more month until...

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Buckhorn in March

We are all ready for Spring here at Buckhorn. The cows are calving, chickens brooding, goats are kidding, tomatoes are germinating, and the crew at Buckhorn patiently waiting for the weather to show signs of Spring. Only three weeks away from finishing a successful winter CSA, plans are being made for early spring. We have turned over 'mars' (high...

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"Organic Farms are Everywhere"

Check out Organic Farms are EverywhereWe had so much fun meeting Nic and Jim. They have a wonderful blog and facebook page about their adventures around the country, interviewing organic farmers everywhere they go. Check it o...

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New Additions

Check out the new additions to the blog that we will be updating weekly:) We have three new interns on the farm. Their bios are being shared with you under "the new agrarians." The gardens are slowly getting cleaned up for another wonderful year of fresh veggies. The dome is getting filled up, full of spring starts. We are loving the snow we have been...

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Onions and Leeks in the Dome!

January,6,2012Today we seeded onions and leeks! We want to share all the varieties with you. We seeded:New York EarlyWhite WingClear DawnCopra F1Walla WallaYellow of PurmaRed Long TropezCandy F1Borrettana CippoloniJaune Paille Des VertusBronze D' AmpostaAlisa CraigStuttgarterFlat of ItalyViolet de GalmiBianca Di MaggioAustralian BrownPurplettePearl...

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