Well, the frost is coming, probably tonight! Here at Cast Iron Idaho, we have to admit that we’re always a little joyful when the first frost comes to help us put the garden to bed. It means the end of summer’s bounty, but also the beginning of a few slower months after a busy season, … Continue reading
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More creative seeding options!
I couldn’t resist sharing this photo that we took at a client’s house last week. We’ve been visiting Global Gardens clients to help them set up a small greenhouse and seed germination area at home. Isha, this client from Somalia, had a perfect spot. Her sofa was pushed up against a south-facing, sliding glass door. … Continue reading
How to Make Soil Blocks
Join a CSA!
In this wonderful video, produced by us last spring, Farmer Marty explains how and why to join his CSA. The idea of the C(ommunity) S(upported) A(griculture) was born in Japan where the movement is called Face of the Farmer, basically meaning eaters should know the farmer who grows their food. I’m trying to maintain a … Continue reading