I got the best Valentine’s day bouquet! I was over at our p-patch and our winter kale was looking great. We started this kale from seed last spring and it is still going strong. And late winter into spring is when our kale thrives. We finally have more than 10 hours of daylight in the Pacific Northwest and the kale seems to know that spring is around the corner. In just the next month or so the kale plants will…
I’ve been waiting to post until I can make a dramatic announcement about our farming plans for next year. Unfortunately, the farm incubator hasn’t given us a firm yes or no. So I’m channeling patience. In the spirit of patience, I decided to pull out the paper bag with one of my newest farming-related experiments – miso! One of the reasons that farming feels right is that I get to be creative in ways that I don’t in my current…
One of my favorite things about being a teacher was that there was such a strong sense of community. We were in it together with a clear purpose. I miss being part of a collective endeavor in my work life. And I am perpetually searching for a good career fit (partially) because I want to find this type of community again. I have a hunch that I might be able to find a farming community. A few weeks ago Mark…