July 1, 2007

Trouble in Paradise

CAUTION: the following scenes contain violence and graphic bug sex that may be offensive to some viewers. What can I say? This is organic farming at it's best, folks. Sometimes, it just plain "sucks."Cue the violins!





He was out for a walk alone, when suddenly...








disaster struck!




They thought they found the perfect spot to profess their love, but tragedy loomed from above the protective canopy of the squash forest.


Who is this enemy of cucumber beetles, squash bugs and Colorado potato beetles everywhere?





One man,


12 volts,


a bungee cord,





And a machine so terrifying they call it
"MAX POWER."

Tonight at ten.

June 17, 2007

summer is upon us

...and the sun is finally shining! Here are some spring highlights:




the garlic is sizing up in the field










a trailer load of tomatoes ready for planting










Our newest addition: Planet Jr. junior-bought as a 'parts' machine, it has more parts than our old one that we used to plant last year's beans. And it comes in tangerine.
It's the only way to plant...







an acre of beans! Wheee!