June has been a particularly eventful month at the farm for us – not just because it brings us long-awaited goods like aromatic basil and fresh cabbage – but because it has been full of BIRTHDAYS! Karyn and Ian both celebrated at the beginning of the month (on the same day!), and Lane is the final Gemini, right before the solstice. Usnea and I round out the few...
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Today’s article is a poem by Blake, our tractor specialist. Hungry for harvest Sick of spring greens Waiting for something new to fulfill my summer dreams What’s growing to be the next best thing? Perhaps corn, possibly cabbage potatoes soon and peppers too And if the crop does not grow I will have nowhere to go… nowhere to work, nowhere to play But worst of...
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I’m a relative newcomer to the farming industry, beginning just this year. Although I tell people all the time now that I’m a tulip farmer, it’s a lie — I’m the maintenance specialist. Previously I was a commercial fisherman in Alaska. Which is a lot like being a maintenance specialist because I spent most of my time fixing and making things between marathon...
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On the farm, we observe plants, interpreting what they need to help them thrive in their environment. If they require more water, we double water them. If they are more prone to pests, we cover them in remay (a light fabric that lets water and sunlight through) for a layer of protection. Then when I get home, I observe my cat, interpreting what she needs to help her...
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When you think of the stereotypical farmer, you might imagine someone who is quiet, peaceful, and spends a lot of time alone. They may be an introvert, or just antisocial, and prefer the company of plants to that of other people. But my experience working at Red Dog has been just the opposite. In fact, I came to the farm as a fairly quiet introvert, and have...
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One neat thing about spending time on a farm like Red Dog is being surrounded by a diversity of beautiful produce. I love the textures of green savoy cabbage, romanesco, and lacinato kale. I love the brilliant colors of lettuces, tulips, and chards. I love the varied shapes of winter squash and the surprising shininess of Walla Walla onions. And I enjoy trying to...
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