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- Tips Pest: Japanese Beetle Adult Japanese beetles are iridescent green with copper wing covers and are, unfortunately, very common in gardens in mid-summer. Getting them under control is quite important as they can do great damage if left to their own devices. They measure about 1/2” long and 1/4” wide. Larvae are C-shaped, plump…
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- Blog Unique Educational Opportunity I wouldn’t say I’m a kid person. However, in the last few months, they have been growing on me. Working with Cat Buxton and the Education Department at Cedar Circle Farm has provided me with a unique opportunity to see young individuals at their best: engaged in curiosity about plants…
- Tips Growing Late Season Greens In the heat of summer many greens begin bolting; that’s when they shoot up a firm stalk from the center which will blossom and then seed. Bolted greens become tough and bitter pretty quickly. They make for great green smoothies try this great green smoothies, but they’re not so good…
- Blog At the Receiving End: Stories from the Road Zsuzsa came to Cedar Circle Farm chasing sunflowers while biking Rte 5 on the summer of 2011. Later that year, she started volunteering at the farm, and in the spring of 2012 she became an intern and volunteer coordinator for the Willing Hands Garden. Under the direction of Will Allen,…
- Tips Pest: Slugs Wet weather brings slugs which wreak havoc on your plants close to the ground, especially those that are very moist like lettuce, cabbage, and many other greens. Description: Slugs are members of the mollusk family and are shades of brown, black and grey. They excrete a slimy coating to protect…
- Tips Pest: Flea Beetles Flea Beetles are tiny little shiny, black beetle that hop away when you approach plants. They will turn your greens in to lace! Their damage is especially difficult for tender young plants to recover from, and so prevention is the best medicine for keeping the damage in check. Description: Flea…
- Articles War on Bugs Read about Will Allen’s book The War On Bugs.
- Blog Sowing Seeds: Out in the Community We love the work we are able to do out the community, and with the community on our farm. Community gardens, school gardens, farm tours, gardening classes, and food politics have been keeping us busy and very inspired!