Category Archives: Farmers

It’s Later Than You Think

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Stopping by the Hampton Victory Garden on my way back to The Coop on Sunday, I had a good conversation with one of the garden’s super stars, Mr. G.  He’s been gardening for a long time and he helps everyone … Continue reading →

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Urban Tomatoes

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

On May 31, 2012, I got an e-mail from my nephew, Mark.  He lives in Providence, Rhode Island.  It’s urban.  His note follows: Dear Aunt Tomato, I adopted a shriveled tomato plant today. Someone at work was giving away a … Continue reading →

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Potatoes For Breakfast

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

When I first started scaring myself by reading about the coming Apocalypse, I thought it might be safer to move to Aroostook County, Maine. I’ve never been to Aroostook County, but I spent some of my free time searching for … Continue reading →

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Tractor Safety

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I’ve just finished my second day at the Maine Compost School.  I’ve learned a lot of things; most of them far beyond the scope of building a pile of vegetable scraps and leaves in the back yard.  Compost is a … Continue reading →

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The Elaborate Introduction

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

People who are skilled at selling things know how to pitch their products quickly and effectively.  They say a lot and they say it in as few words as possible.  They rehearse their pitches and make sure to use “power” … Continue reading →

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You Might Have To Get Your Hands Dirty

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Yesterday was a London-like foggy day here on the Seacoast of New Hampshire.  A light mist fell; anyone with naturally curly hair (like Frieda from “The Peanuts”) had a battle to maintain a sleek and smooth coiffure (like Jackie Oh!) … Continue reading →

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The Treadmill

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Last week, I attended a 3 day conference.  I sat down, sat some more, had lunch and then sat down again.  I was not able to move and groove around as I like to do.  By Thursday morning, I felt … Continue reading →

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We Are Going Home

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

Saturday was a big day.  My 30 tomato plants made the trip from the Coop to Uncle Bob’s.  Today will be a big day of planting.  No rest and  no barbecues. I remember talking with Uncle Bob about tomatoes in … Continue reading →

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When Towns Had Tools

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I managed to sneak a little gardening in this past weekend.  My two rows of garlic are coming up strong, the rhubarb looks good, and there are at least 6 rows of dirt between them that needed to be refreshed. … Continue reading →

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V is for Vacuum

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Julie-Ann Baumer

I was looking over my notes and dates from last year’s gardens, trying to gauge when it will be the right time to start tomato and pepper seeds.  The Seacoast weather seems to indicate that spring will be early this … Continue reading →

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