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Yummy times ahead! These days the weather is unpredictable, sun one moment, rain and clouds the next. But no matter what, fall is here. Crisp morning air, leaves on the ground, and the feeling like you can’t get out of … Continue reading →

Kind of a funky title for a blog post, but quite honestly, I didn’t know how to title this post. The realm of food preservation encompasses so much these days, and canning seems to spring to mind first. I think … Continue reading →

One of the obvious perks of working/owning/living on a farm is the bounty of fresh food that we have to choose from when we go to construct our meals. This season, more than ever, we have delved into eating like … Continue reading →

Hello canning enthusiasts! At Skeeter Farm, our pickling cukes are on there way! I think each one of us, deep down has the desire to pickle to our heart’s content, and think of cold, wet December days when opening up … Continue reading →

High summer is here everyone, and so is the onslaught of zucchinis and summer squash. I, like everyone out there who loves summer, loves the zucchini family. Our weather this spring and summer has brought on a great many crops, … Continue reading →

Many moons ago, Colleen wrote about the initial surge of those pesky little wireworms in the hoop house. Well, they continue to turn up once in a while around the farm, evidenced by sad, drooping plants here and there. So, … Continue reading →

Yes it is finally here. Our first CSA of 2011. Many a serious nights worried about harvest dates, germination happenings, and the absence of sunshine…. but it all worked out. Folks, we were very proud to put forth this effort, … Continue reading →

Crunch, crunch! Now, not wanting to let the cat out of the bag already, with just days until our first CSA delivery of 2011, but we at Skeeter Farm have had luck this year with all kinds of lettuce and … Continue reading →

Skeeter farms has a new baby.  It’s actually a new Wheel Hoe, and, like a new baby, everyone instantly loves it, can’t stop talking about it, and cannot imagine their lives before it.  Weeding is possibly the most time intensive … Continue reading →