To:carolyn somethinggoodorganics.com Mon 4/22/2024 12:08 PM My dear Community, There’s an expected lull on the farm right now. I always predict it when it’s freezing and raining outside, but the effects of that weather come months after not being able to consistently plant because it’s too muddy or we get sudden mildew on the plants because of the heavy fog. I’ve talked about Food Safety in the …
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Week of April 17th
My dear Community, It’s always hard to predict how heavy rain is going to be until it actually comes. When you live and work outside it can be a bit of a gamble. I definitely lost this weekend as we got really heavy, nonstop rainfall. When the clouds pass and the sun shines through, I am always so thankful for the beauty that surrounds us. …
Week of April 10th
My dear Community, I want to talk gut health. Did you know that the state of your gut can impact not only your physical well-being but also your mental health? When I think about hormone imbalance, auto immune health and many other whole body topics, everything points to the foundation of gut health. Having a …
Week of April 3rd
My dear Community, Hope everyone had a nice, albeit rainy and cold weekend. The local mountains even received some snow! We’re picking strawberries for our CSA boxes from our farm, John Givens, this week, but they should be eaten pretty quickly. As if you needed a reason to eat them right away. We’re still on the coattails of the winter season and this is prime time to reach …
Week of March 27th
My dear Community, I was happy to connect with Sunrise Organics based in Buelltonfor our strawberries starting this week. This puts us about a month ahead of schedule. Jesus, the owner, was our foreman at John Givens farm for about 36 years. Partnering with Sunrise is like a family reunion. It’s nice to have a reason to reconnect …
Week of March 20th
My dear Community, My apologies for not adding recipes to the blog last week. After I took my Health and Wellness Coaching board exam on Monday, a workload on the farm was waiting for me on Tuesday and it felt overwhelming. On the bright side I’m done with my exam and should know the results in about 6-7 …
Week of March 13th
My dear Community, As we turn the clocks forward this spring, winter feels short to me. I’m not sure why we actually move the time around anymore, and even though I don’t enjoy it at all I try to just roll with it. After many months of studying, I’m taking my Health and Wellness Coaching Board Exam today so I’ll add recipes to the blog tomorrow. …
Week of March 6th
My dear Community, I hope this message finds you well and cozy after the last storm. While rain around here is almost always welcome, it also presents challenges on the farm, particularly when it comes to planting new crops in muddy conditions. Nevertheless, we’re adapting to the elements and finding innovative ways to keep farming. I’m seeing signs of our strawberry crops starting to produce so in about a …
Week of February 28th
My dear Community, I’m watching spears of asparagus slowly push through the dirt and the chickens are beginning to pick up the pace of laying. Sure signs spring is right around the corner. In the meantime we are still in the midst of our California winter. That means soggy fields and not a lot of opportunity for much diversity. Until …
Week of February 21st
My dear Community, I hope everyone stayed dry and safe during the rain this weekend. Mother Nature bestowed upon us a generous amount of rain last night and throughout the weekend; a much-needed gift for our thirsty crops. However, as grateful as we are for the water, it has temporarily put a damper on our farming operations. …