Interesting article I stumbled across.
Street Farmer
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Making Compost
This is my first try at composting. I have been told that it isn't a hard thing to figure out. So we will see. I started this compost pile on Nov. 12 and have been steadily adding to it layer by layer. I have some large sticks and things on the bottom layer, followed by a layer of green plant material, and then a layer of brown plant material (straw) and then a thin layer of compost or soil on top of that. I hope this method works out. I haven't seen any steam rising from it yet... so I have some more trouble shooting to do.
Pulled my fall bean plants from the field to boost the size of my pile.
Adding the thin compost layer.
Adding the brown plant material layer.
Pulled my fall bean plants from the field to boost the size of my pile.
Adding the thin compost layer.
Adding the brown plant material layer.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
insect sighting
Saturday was an interesting day spent in the company of hardy citrus hobbyist which I am not, yet... And as I was wondering how people could get so excited about all the small differences in citrus, I was reminded that I am a werido too. I got excited when I recognized this Assassin bug / Wheel bug (Arilus cristatus) crawling on my shoe.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Palmetto Institute Agribusiness Summit
Last Friday I attended the 2009 Agribusiness Summit in Charleston, SC. It was an excellent event put together by the Palmetto Institute, a think-tank dedicated to finding ways to increase the income of South Carolina residents.
This summits direction focused on increasing profits in agriculture related areas. The challenge from the Palmetto Institute is to increase the economic impact of SC's ag sector from 34 billion annually to 50 billion annually by 2020. A study found that SC trails North Carolina in per acre profits by $700+ and Georgia by $400+. That information make the 50 billion dollar goal seem very reachable. I also provide rainbow chard for an "All South Carolina" meal. All very exciting!
This summits direction focused on increasing profits in agriculture related areas. The challenge from the Palmetto Institute is to increase the economic impact of SC's ag sector from 34 billion annually to 50 billion annually by 2020. A study found that SC trails North Carolina in per acre profits by $700+ and Georgia by $400+. That information make the 50 billion dollar goal seem very reachable. I also provide rainbow chard for an "All South Carolina" meal. All very exciting!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Beautiful Delivery
This is a cooler packed with produce and ready for delivery to Hunter Gatherer in Columbia, SC.
Lacinato Kale, Rainbow Chard, Chioggia Beets, Valentines Day Mix Radish.
Lacinato Kale, Rainbow Chard, Chioggia Beets, Valentines Day Mix Radish.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Harvested Heirloom Kale
This heirloom kale is known as Lacinato, Dinosaur, Black Cabbage, Italian Black, or Tuscan. It is an excellent variety and looks wonderful!
I harvest the mature leaves when they reach 8"-12" in length. Then wash and rinse the leaves in ice water to remove field heat. I have the kale tied in generous half pound bundles (.5lbs - .7lbs each) using kitchen twine to tie them together. I am currently in the process of tracking down some good rubber bands to replace the twine and speed up the process.
I harvest the mature leaves when they reach 8"-12" in length. Then wash and rinse the leaves in ice water to remove field heat. I have the kale tied in generous half pound bundles (.5lbs - .7lbs each) using kitchen twine to tie them together. I am currently in the process of tracking down some good rubber bands to replace the twine and speed up the process.
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