Category Archives: Sustainability

Year Three on the Lakritz Farm

Posted on June 13, 2017 by

Tonight we had salmon for dinner with roasted potatoes and squash from the farm. We also had fresh cucumber appetizer. These are the best tasting cucumbers we’ve grown. It’s amazing that we have the opportunity to eat something we’ve grown … Continue reading →

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Looking Back – Two Years on the Lakritz Farm

Posted on December 22, 2016 by

It’s amazing to think we’ve been farming our front yard for two years now. Here is what the space was like just a few years ago. The first thing we did was remove all the lava rock, the plants, and … Continue reading →

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Winter Crops Were Successful

Posted on March 28, 2016 by

Winter crops were abundant this year. Kale and broccoli grew well and the cabbage and radish crops were excellent. It’s interesting to note that the cabbage did not grow as well in the summer last year. We will definitely grow … Continue reading →

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Follow the Lakritz Farm on Instagram

Posted on January 10, 2016 by

About a year ago we decided to begin using Instagram to publish images from the Lakritz Farm. We use Instagram as a simple way to share news form the Farm. Follow us to see more frequent updates on the farm!

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A New Water Supply System

Posted on October 30, 2015 by

When we first got started with the Lakritz Family Farm it was clear that growing food on our property would be highly dependent upon access to water. While living in Northern California tends to mean lots of rain (here in … Continue reading →

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Bugs for Chickens

Posted on October 20, 2015 by

Thanks to the people at the Marin Master Gardeners I found out my farm is infested with grubbs! These pesky and strange looking soil mongrels hang out about 4-6 inches below the the top of the soil and reek havoc … Continue reading →

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Urban Farming Promoters Look to Transform Food Production

Posted on October 17, 2015 by

Urban farming is still in it’s infancy but there are plenty of  efforts to bring food production into our cities and closer to the populations we are trying to feed. These newfangled farming methods combine urban buildings, new technology, hydroponics, and … Continue reading →

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Today’s Harvest

Posted on October 13, 2015 by

Picked a few fresh items for dinner today. The eggplant was not that successful this year but it tastes good. Tomato and basil always go together and the peppers went well in the salad.

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Sowing the Seeds for Future Farming

Posted on August 8, 2015 by

We gathered a good harvest of seeds this summer and are planting new crops for the fall. But we had plenty to give away so that’s what we did! Enjoy!

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Summer Sunshine From the Farm

Posted on July 24, 2015 by

Here’s a little summer sunshine sunflower from the farm.

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