The Food Patch Nano-farm

Since 2011, the toils and tribulations of a western Maryland nano-farmer, nano-brewer and all-around agri-eco-outdoor geek microbiologist striving for a Paleo lifestyle.

Sunday, April 13, 2025

It's Apple Time!

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For years I've been intrigued with intensive apple orchard systems I see in local orchards when I pass by, specifically the Tall Spind...

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Year End Shutdown 2024

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It was an uneventful season in the patch. And as in recent years, life just got too busy for more detailed postings on a regular basis. Ti...

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Mid-summer Goings On in The Patch

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It's been a fairly uneventful spring and early summer around the patch. It was a wet spring so we were about two weeks late getting in...

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Year End Shutdown 2023

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Overall, it was a good and productive year. All that remains are a few carrots and beets. The rest of the patch received a light till to k...

Friday, June 16, 2023

Stalag XIII

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While we've been very lucky over the years with only small varmints attacking the patch (rabbits and ground hogs), the last couple of ...

Sunday, December 18, 2022

A Slight Change of Pace

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We haven't bothered with a natural Christmas tree since the kids were babies. Back then it was a big deal to load everyone up and head...

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Season Wrap Up 2022

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Last of the fall crops amongst the winter rye cover 2022 was a typical season. We had two short dry periods that required a couple of day...

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