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grain explorations
this year we decided to trial some grains – entirely useful as whole grains, flour, cover crops, and green manure… so useful, in fact, that one must wonder why they have been absent as part of market farm offerings for so long (as things have appeared to me) of course, the more research i do, is the more the grain renaissance becomes evident – even if i am a little late for the party.. … Read entire article »
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the triple-threat
amidst the buckwheat – amidst a sometimes complicated triple-threat of seed harvesting, green manure-ing and weed control.. and one must never forget the fourth ‘threat’ – a habitat for ‘beneficials’ – those insects which prey on the bad guys, and stick around to pollinate the crops which need such services.. … Read entire article »
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