Category Archives: Farm News

A Glut of Cherry Tomatoes!

Posted on August 7, 2011 by twistedbasics

August is the month of abundance at the farmers market.  We were running late and customers were coming early.  We never really got set up completely.  Forget signs and our soap products.  Everyone was wanting tomatoes, beans, onions, carrots and … Continue reading →

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Filling Our Larder: Frugal Meets Flavor

Posted on August 3, 2011 by twistedbasics

There was a time when nothing was wasted.  Everything had a viable use or was shared with others less fortunate.  In this land of abundance, many of us are learning to tighten our belts a little more, as the economy … Continue reading →

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Hubs of Hell

Posted on July 25, 2011 by twistedbasics

When the phone rang the other day, Val cheerfully answered, “Hello, hubs of hell!”  She wasn’t kidding either.  With the heat index peaking at 110 degrees, one has to wonder how in the world do you cope with the heat?  We … Continue reading →

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Helping Hands

Posted on July 18, 2011 by twistedbasics

Last week, after a storm that brought us severe winds, we were faced with staking up 800 of our 1800 tomato plants in 90 degree temperatures.  Although we are used to hard work on the farm, we were thrilled when … Continue reading →

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The Dirt on Weeding

Posted on July 4, 2011 by twistedbasics

There have been many changes since coming to the farm over four years ago.  One change that I thought I had made was adapting to physical labor.  Hadn’t I planted, weeded and harvested each season?  Didn’t I have the sore … Continue reading →

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How the Land Inspires

Posted on June 19, 2011 by twistedbasics

Brickyard Farms is celebrating tens years of working the land.  Val and I along with Val and Cate before me, have fed many people over the years from these five and one half acres.  We can’t remember a time when … Continue reading →

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The “Scapes” Are On!

Posted on June 12, 2011 by twistedbasics

The Fulton Street Farmers Market opens the first Saturday in May.  It always amuses me that once we ask our customers how their winter went, the next question they ask is, “When is garlic?”  Now mind you, garlic is two … Continue reading →

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Unseen Treasures

Posted on June 3, 2011 by twistedbasics

It’s been quite a week.  We have gone from humid 90’s and thunderstorms to my idea of perfection:  70’s and breezy with virtually no humidity.  We were able to plant over 1200 tomatoes, set up irrigation systems, mow 3 acres, … Continue reading →

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Monsoons, Onions and Pissaladiere

Posted on May 27, 2011 by twistedbasics

It’s been raining…..again.  The fields are flooded, muddy and our garlic’s rotting.  It’s one of those times when you realize you are not in control.  Three weeks ago 10 inches of rain, this week 4 inches.  Is it ever going … Continue reading →

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The Calm Before the Storm

Posted on May 22, 2011 by twistedbasics

Sunday…….a day of much-needed rest.  We are getting back to the swing of things here on the farm.  Spring is indeed a beautiful time of year.  We got up early this morning to enjoy coffee on our cedar swing which … Continue reading →

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