When I blogged last week, Howell Farm was getting some much needed rain. But since then, it’s just kept raining. Central Jersey received 5 inches of rain over the weekend, and then another half inch on Monday. With precipitation this summer, it’s been either feast or famine.
“Dry Run Creek” continues to defy its namesake and is flowing steadily.
Out in the cornfield, the largest stalks of feed corn are now taller than two men put together. But that hasn’t stopped the deer from invading the field and eating what they can. Today, Farmer Rob and the interns spent some time preparing to cordon off the field with an electric fence.
In the orchard, the apples are ready for plucking. The peaches aren't ready quite yet, but they're well on their way.
Coming up soon at Howell Farm is one of the biggest events of the year, the plowing match. This competition judges the skills of man and beast as together they try to plow the straightest furrow. We hope to see you there on September 3.
“Dry Run Creek” continues to defy its namesake and is flowing steadily.
Out in the cornfield, the largest stalks of feed corn are now taller than two men put together. But that hasn’t stopped the deer from invading the field and eating what they can. Today, Farmer Rob and the interns spent some time preparing to cordon off the field with an electric fence.
In the orchard, the apples are ready for plucking. The peaches aren't ready quite yet, but they're well on their way.
Coming up soon at Howell Farm is one of the biggest events of the year, the plowing match. This competition judges the skills of man and beast as together they try to plow the straightest furrow. We hope to see you there on September 3.
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