Monthly Archives: November 2012

Small Grain Harvest

Posted on November 6, 2012 by jenredfox

Milk thistle seed we threshed and winnowed by hand at the workshop Nov 3. I still have to clean it. I have wanted to grow and harvest small grains for years, but they present some fundamental challenges for the grower.  … Continue reading →

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Small Grain Gathering

Posted on November 5, 2012 by jenredfox

Compared with vegetables, growing small grains organically is challenging.  It is tricky to control weeds.  As well, planting and harvesting generally happen at wet times of the year (April/May and September) which can lead to soil compaction and damage if … Continue reading →

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