Author Archives: Jenny

A Farewell to Tomatoes — Knuckle Down News, Week 18

It’s mid-October and even if we don’t get a frost tonight, it’s time to call tomato...

Little Late Season Growth Spurt & Many Thanks — Knuckle Down News, Week 17

Yesterday we had our Thanksgiving Feast outside for the first time I can remember. I...

Dew, No Frost — Knuckle Down News, Week 16

October is here and so is Fall for a few days at least! Thus far...

Organic Pest Patrol — Knuckle Down News, Week 15

We sure could have used this heat a month ago, but even if it’s too...

Who Turnip the Heat? — Knuckle Down News, Week 14

These hot September afternoons urge me to snooze in the Hammock rather than head back...

Sunny September Sunflowers and Squash — Knuckle Down News, Week 13

This week we are making the switch from summer squash to winter squash! There might...

Cold Nights and Guest Potatoes — Knuckle Down news, Week 12

September has arrived and boy did it arrive with cold snap. A low of 4ºC...

Surprise Turnips! — Knuckle Down News, Week 11

Even though I’m out in the garden every day, every now and then something seems...

The Moon is halfway over the Sun and here we are halfway through the CSA Season! — Knuckle Down News, Week 10

As we reach the halfway point, I hope that everyone is enjoying their veggies this...

Lazy Hazy August — Knuckle Down News, Week 9

It is hot out there today. With all the doggy distraction last week, it’s hard...

Long Weekends and Surprise Visitors — Knuckle Down News, Week 8

I hope everyone’s enjoying this September-like end to the long weekend. Not the best beach...

Hellloooo Summer! — Knuckle Down News, Week 7

It looks like we’re finally going to have a good stretch of hot sunny days,...

Guess What? It’s Raining. — Knuckle Down News, Week 6

Usually I try to limit weekend work to fun jobs around the farm, things that...

From One Extreme to Another — Knuckle Down News, Week 5

The rain is pouring down once again as I write this week’s newsletter. It’s hard...

Peas and Thank Yous — Knuckle Down News, Week 4

There have been many helping hands on the farm this season and for the next...

Garden Helpers — Knuckle Down News, Week 3

A little bit of sunshine and the garden is booming. This week we will have...

Killdeer Eggs & Epic Skies — Knuckle Down News, Week 2

Ernest and I just arrived home to a deluge of rain and hail after a...

2017 CSAs Start This Week — Knuckle Down News: Week 1!

Here we are at the beginning of another CSA Season, let the good eating begin!...

First CSA Pickup Dates ~ Farm: June 20th; City: June 22nd

Hello Everyone, The cool wet Spring has meant a bit of a slow start, but...

Knuckle Down News Update: April Showers Bring May Showers

Time flies on the farm at this busy time of year, and it might already...