As we wait for frost free weather to arrive, the weeding list has been formed, gardens continue to be prepped, orders filled, animals moved, all while plants that are ready to go in the ground get bigger and bigger. Peppers, zuchinni, squash and pumpkins, and more are ready to go in the ground. It is a balance of planting and waiting, understanding if we transplant into the soil, those plants may need covering and protecting with a possible future frost.
As we run around the farm checking items off the never ending to-do list we have had many discussions about the names of specific gardens so that the location of specific jobs are clear. Here at the main farm we have roughly 37 different gardens and greenhouses, granted Green House #8 has three different sections: GH8 North, GH8 Middle, GH8S, so it counts as 3 spots. When you add in the acreage we lease (we call it the Oxbow) suddenly we are looking at an additional 8 - 10 locations. Not included in these numbers are the different animal pastures, blueberries, or buildings. We cant just say “after harvesting basil, go out and weed the radishes” as we also have different plantings of radishes in different places. Navigating the farm and the specific tasks can certainly get exciting.
Three other greenhouses also have multiple sections like Green House 8. Only one section of the greenhouse is covered at a time, however the greenhouse is moveable and can be rolled from one section to the next. Using these greenhouses, we can extend the season in both the spring and the fall seasons. In March and April we planted radishes, turnips, beets and carrots under the cover of greenhouse 8M and then once the weather warmed up the first week of May, we simply rolled the greenhouse to the South section where we prepped beds and planted cucumbers and greens. Check out the videos below to see greenhouses move and to learn more.
GH8M Beets and Carrots
GH8S Beds, as we finished rolling the greenhouse
GH8S Beds after planting
GH8 being moved with two tractors to the next section.
Wheels are rolling as GH8 moved
Self Guided Tour video
Green House 6 has a different rail and wheel setup. 2024 video.
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