Monthly Archives: July 2016

Austin 2016 Summer Farm Share/CSA – Week 8

Fall planting continues as we hope for a little rain this week.  We’re grateful for the showers in the area that have reduced the temperatures a little and the clouds that shade the ground and slow the evaporation.  We’ve had … Continue reading

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Austin 2016 Summer Farm Share/CSA – Week 7

Our Texas summer heat is in full force now and the garden is fighting its way through as best it can. Some veggies are thriving in this weather such as melons and Armenian cucumbers. Others are struggling. Tomatoes and peppers … Continue reading

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Austin 2016 Summer Farm Share/CSA – Week 6

All the new turkeys made it through the week.  They’re growing and trying to fly.  We’ll move them out to the pasture coop next week.  It’s shaded and offers protection from chicken hawks and owls.   In a few more … Continue reading

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Austin 2016 Summer Farm Share/CSA – Week 5

The turkeys arrived safe and sound and are settling in well.  Three of the original 16 have died, which is about the usual attrition rate the first week, unfortunately.  A fourth is growing slowly but is eating OK so hopefully … Continue reading

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