The snow has finally melted and we can see our yard for the first time in months. We went outside and changed the engine oil in the Grillo Tractor: Then we changed the gearbox oil in the transmission: Then we took a trip inside the garden and were surprised to see that some of our…
Month: March 2014
Phenology and the Farm
Phenology is the study of plant and animal cycles as they are influenced by environmental factors such as day length or soil temperature. For instance, when Forsythias or Daffodils are in bloom, it is generally accepted that the soil temperature is at a good temperature for planting peas. Another widely used environmental sign is the first dandelion bloom,…
Saltzgiver Family Farm 