Author Archives: lnmayer

Inside the Squash Blossom

Posted on July 7, 2014 by lnmayer

This Saturday, before heading to the Boulder Farmer’s Market, I ventured out to Teller farm, one of our two growing locations. At Teller, there is a spectacular back drop of Long’s Peak and the Front Range with a foreground of … Continue reading →

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The Hot Days of Summer

Posted on June 30, 2014 by lnmayer

With the summer heat on the rise, minds shift to thoughts of sandy beaches and cool waters. We humans may not do well when the temperatures reach over 90 degrees, but the veggies planted in the fields for our CSA … Continue reading →

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The Basil Hedge

Posted on June 22, 2014 by lnmayer

This Friday was my first time this season picking basil. Our target weight this Friday was 15 pounds for market and 4 pounds for restaurants. We have three beds of basil with four different types. Each bed is covered with … Continue reading →

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The Market Truck

Posted on June 16, 2014 by lnmayer

One thing that is important on the farm is transportation – in the form of our farm trucks. From depositing coolers in the proper fields for the next day’s harvest to delivering restaurant orders to dumping compost in the compost … Continue reading →

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Harvest All Ready

Posted on June 8, 2014 by lnmayer

This Friday we harvested sugar snap peas for the first time this season. The harvest list read: “pick all ready.” With the plants usually producing for about two weeks, these surprisingly sweet little green pods are a short-lived treat of … Continue reading →

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