Elwha River ecosystem recovery
A farmer’s bread and butter
Or, In PRAISE of Poop. Call me crazy, but in my second half century of life I find I need to transform the way I look at a lot of things. A good case in point would be waste. One of Jim’s favorite things to do on a farm tour is to grab up a…
Read MoreWorking toward next year’s harvest
‘Tis the season for the shortening of days as the nights grow cold with frost and freezes. Did you see the “cold moon” rise on Tuesday? Beautiful. When it’s not raining we continue to tackle the weeds, and rake up the maple leaves or lay straw to mulch the garden. Our hens are a great…
Read MoreSpringtime birds and bees
Above: Heritage apple blossoms against backdrop of Elwha River. In this season of gentle rains and sunshine we have been busy as bees, feeding the soil and planting garden beds with dreams of an abundance of healthy vegetables in June. The honey bees alongside us and our pastured hens in the adjoining field have also…
Read MoreNew growth along Elwha River riparian edge
In the riparian buffer at Wild Edge Farm we are seeing lots of healthy young trees that are coming up naturally along the Elwha River. This week for the areas that are suffering more from drought, we are planting 1000 new trees, primarily Douglas fir, Sitka spruce and western red cedar. Through the “Conservation Reserve…
Read MoreNurturing young trees along Elwha
Tending trees and shrubs of Elwha River riparian edge
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