Monthly Archives: June 2015

If A Plum Falls On The Farm Do You Eat It?

Posted on June 15, 2015 by

A couple of days ago I was watering plants and standing next to the Santa Rosa plum tree we planted in the spring of 2014. The tree was part of the early plans for the farm which included the idea … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Visit the Farm

Posted on June 3, 2015 by

We all know that living in the natural world means facing wildlife from time to time. Depending on where you live and what you grow you might have a variety of animals as visitors. Here at the Lakritz Family Farm … Continue reading →

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A Reading From “On the Concord & Merrimack” by Henry David Thoreau

Posted on June 3, 2015 by

Being outdoors is a big part of farming. Unless you are doing hydroponics, have a very large greenhouse, or using grow lights you need to be outside to grow plants. I find it fascinating that more people don’t embrace nature in … Continue reading →

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