Category Archives: Cauliflower

Timing is Everything

Posted on May 3, 2012 by itfarmer

With the help of my new planting cells, I’ve managed to plant more cool weather crops and in greater quantities than last year… and it really shows ! My plants this year are nearly three weeks ahead. The difference is pretty … Continue reading →

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Cool Weather Catch Up

Posted on April 9, 2012 by itfarmer

I’ve finally gotten started planting my cool weather crops in the greenhouse. I’m a few days behind schedule, as I was waiting for my new planting cells to arrive. The cells cost a very pretty penny, and nearly broke the bank, … Continue reading →

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A Year of Growth: 2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by itfarmer

Another year has passed on the farm, and as the old year passes by, it leaves changes much like a glacier grinding and pushing its way to the sea. 2011 brought lots of new equipment and experiences to the farm, … Continue reading →

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Halloween; A Transition to Cool Crops

Posted on October 31, 2011 by itfarmer

As I observe more and more of the subtle hints of seasonal change, I’m starting to find dates on the calendar where changes become permanent transition points. Halloween has become my new marker on the calendar for the absolute end … Continue reading →

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Broccoli and Cauliflower

Posted on August 26, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve finally gotten my first cool Broccoli and Cauliflower that I’ve grown from seed this year. I usually don’t like broccoli, but I did enjoy the few small pieces shown above. Next year I’ll make it a point to grow … Continue reading →

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Timing and Progress

Posted on July 6, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve been trying to expand my gardening skills to include cooler weather crops, or in other words the items that I didn’t like to eat as a child. I’ve had to adjust my thinking about the growing season to get … Continue reading →

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Breaking Ground for Cold Weather Crops

Posted on May 24, 2011 by itfarmer

I still need to call the Rototiller guy and schedule and appointment, so for now I need to work the soil the old fashioned way: By hand. I was using my garden hoe to level dirt as part of my … Continue reading →

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