Category Archives: Circle S Farm News

“If ever in doubt, throw a pepper in the air. If it fails to come down, you have gone mad, so don’t trust in anything.”    -Gregory Maguire Never have I grown so many peppers.  Jennifer helped me trellis them … Continue reading →

“The serpent, the king, the tiger, the stinging wasp, the small child, the dog owned by other people, and the fool: these seven ought not to be awakened from sleep”  -Chanakya With the cooler temperatures, I decided it was time … Continue reading →

“Anyone who has a continuous smile on his face conceals a toughness that is almost frightening.” ― Greta Garbo Monday is Labor Day.  So we will be laboring and smiling.  Looking forward to bringing lots of delicious food to you for … Continue reading →

“No man needs a vacation so much as the man who has just had one.” ― Elbert Hubbard Farmers don’t really get vacations, weekends, or holidays.  Saturdays and Sundays are just like every other day.  Labor day, Memorial Day, Veterans … Continue reading →

“We often miss opportunity because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work” ― Thomas A. Edison Continuing on with the Dog Days strategy.  The lovely cool weather has been wonderful, and I got all my fall plant starts in….broccoli, … Continue reading →

In ancient Greece and Rome, the Dog Days were believed to be a time of drought, bad luck, and unrest, when dogs and men alike would be driven mad by the extreme heat!  -Farmer’s Almanac Well I’ve been mad most … Continue reading →

“Wine makes every meal an occasion, every table more elegant, every day more civilized.” ― Andre Simon   I want to thank all of you for signing up for the Dog Days CSA.  And as a treat to ALL OF … Continue reading →

“The ground is spongy, almost bouncy as you step on it. Even after it has been worked with a tractor. I’m so glad to know all the roots of all the vegetables get to play around in that paradise. On … Continue reading →

  “By early evening all the sky to the north had darkened and the spare terrain they trod had turned a neuter gray as far as the eye could see. They grouped in the road at the top of a … Continue reading →

“What dreadful hot weather we have!  It keeps one in a continual state of inelegance.”  Jane Austen   Hot it is!  And humid.  Air so heavy.  And the time of year I cannot get my hands clean. The term “green … Continue reading →