FALL GARDEN + NEW MUSHROOMS + SWEET CORN LOVE (WITH VIDEO)
VIDEO HERE.
Taking a stroll around the farm on our YouTube today and talking about some of the things we have going on including the new residents of our intern cabin who are really a couple of fungis.Okay, you kind of have to say that one aloud to appreciate it. Also, since fungi is already plural neither I, nor my spellcheck, actually believe “fungis” is a word. But you know, things are always funnier when you explain them.Anywho, enjoy and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube while you’re there! -Farmer Jesse
THIS & THAT.
Some random photos from the past few weeks on the farm.
Biodynamic preparations we spread on our compost pile.
Foggy morning mulching the garlic.
Surprise flush of shiitakes!
Finding hidden treasures as we walk around the new property.
More exploring.
A NEW CAMERA WALK.
We have been taking lots of four o'clock walks lately, right as the sun is (sadly!) beginning to set and we realize we need to get out of the house while we still can. We went walking a few days ago to see the Bugtussle Farm animals and try out our new camera. Wendell and the cats came with us, and along the way we discovered a 20 pound flush of oyster mushrooms, restacked the shiitake logs that were drowning in the pond, and found some brussels sprouts hiding in the garden.
MUSHROOM PARTY.
Okay, so according to Field and Forest ––our beloved spawn purveyor––our mushroom spawn will be arriving next week. And this means we will be inoculating logs on the following Sunday. Anyone who wants to join us is welcome––we could use the extra hands! The details are below:SPECIAL NOTE: IF YOU WANT TO INOCULATE SOME LOGS OF YOUR OWN WHILE YOU ARE HERE, EMAIL US ASAP, tell us how many you want to do––in multiples of 12––and what kind of oyster or shiitake (regard the Field and Forest site). We might be able to add onto our order. You can bring your own logs, or we can cut the logs for you ($5/log + price of wax and spawn). We can also just cut you the logs and you can inoculate them yourself at a later date. There is a limit to how many we can do, so first come first serve.When: Sunday, March 15th, from 10 a.m. to whenever we're done (with a lunch break, provided by us).Where: Our farm in Monroe County, Kentucky––will respond with directions.What: Inoculating shiitake logs and Oyster TotemsWear: Boots and appropriate clothing. It could be muddy. Scratch that, it will be muddy.What if: If the weather is bad––that is, too wet or too cold––well, we'll probably still inoculate but you are not obliged to join. I will shoot out an email confirming or rescheduling that morning. If we have to reschedule, it will be for the following Sunday.How to sign up: Email us and let us know you're coming so we know how much food to microwave (just kidding, we don't have electricity). Also, let us know if you have dietary restrictions.Email: Roughdraftfarmstead at gmail.com