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sowing the farm
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Everyone needs a big brother. My younger brother and I think we have got one of the best. There is so much about starting this farm that involves the support of family both near and far from the farm. For me, most of my family is pretty far away. I miss them and I…
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work party!
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Many thanks to the folks who came out to the farm for our welcome spring work party! Welcome spring we did! I guess that there were about 70 people who stopped by and lent a hand. An unbelievable amount of work was accomplished. Here is a short list: 50′ of new blackberry removed. a…
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The Farm
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SkyRoot Farm is a 20 acre farm on South Whidbey Island. Right now we are watching our starts grow and are patiently waiting for the alder and maple trees to leaf out so that we know spring is on its way. We have periodic work parties and invite you to watch our website (and/or…
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Creek Restoration
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Today we had a work party to do some creek restoration. We learned that although many hands don’t make light work, they do get ALOT done. We reclaimed this creek and will soon plant some native plants. <—Before The creek runs through alot of the property, so if you missed out today, DON’T PANIC, I’m…
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Chickens!
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We just got our first farm animals! 27 baby chicks arrived in the mail monday morning. To Annie’s dismay, I brought them up to the farm, while she has to wait till Wednesday to become better friends with them. Sarah, who was on chicken breed duty, ordered 5 Light Brahmas, 6 Barred Rock, 6…