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NEWSA field in fallow
Here on the farm we have 13 acres under cultivation but in actuality only 12 of them are used for vegetable production. The 13th acre, at the far end of the farm is in permanent fallow. This means that rather than grow crops for harvest we plant cover crops year...
Second Spring
August is the busiest time of the entire year on the farm. We often call it 'second spring' since we spend much of the month planting crops for fall and winter. And while the actual spring is also a very busy season, "second spring" is coupled with the added...
The Case for Cabbage
Cabbage made its first appearance in our CSA as of last week. It has quickly become one of my favorite crops to grow and to harvest, for no reason other than the pure joy it evokes in me these days. However, for most of my life, I never really thought much of...
Summer Solstice
This week on the farm we reach an important milestone of the season, the Summer Solstice! This is one of the most important waypoints on our journey through the season as it is the bridge between the time of planting and the time of harvest. We began our...
Plant Sale!
Saturday, May 7, from 9 AM - 12pm Rain or Shine - we will have the plants under cover. Join us at 685 Mann Rd, Horsham on Saturday, May 7th 9 AM to 12 PM to get all your spring veggie plants for your garden! Here’s a general list of plants we’ll have: - Cherry...
Pennypack Farm joins in the Race Against Hunger
It's estimated that in Montgomery County, 10% or more than 80,710 individuals are food insecure. With increasing food prices, inflation, and the ongoing pandemic making food even less accessible, it's vital that we raise awareness and funds to build a community...
Winter CSA Update
If you can believe it, we are starting to seed crops for this coming summer in our greenhouse! We started celery last week and will be seeding the first round of kale, chard, and lettuce this week. These past two weeks, we have been hard at work preparing the...
Winter Farming
Last Saturday in the frosty hours of the morning we did our annual spreading of humus and minerals on the fields to promote soil health and fertility. This is a special blend created by Lancaster based Penn Valley Farms, and is brought to us by a small truck that...
Winter CSA at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is an especially exciting holiday for farmers because it centers around the harvest! To be able to enjoy a local bounty all winter requires growing throughout the summer. Here's a chronicle of the summer 2021 season through the eyes of the winter...
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