Many of our crops are emerging in the rock garden. Much maize, beans, and some squash are out. So are the garbanzos. We haven’t seen any amaranth yet. The weeds are coming in as well, but it looks like everything … Continued
This cactus is naturally affiliated with our rock garden and is kind of like our mascot, showing us the way to resilience in the face of drought and water stress! We wish to take note of this flowering time and … Continued
This is likely our last irrigation from the Acequia Madre. We brought the water down starting at noon and it did not get to the field until about 4 PM. The water level is so low that it will likely … Continued
Here we are irrigating the western plot of Sol Feliz when we noticed the blackberry bushes are flowering. The other fruit trees are coming along nicely as well. We have some apples, pears, and apricots growing and we just thinned … Continued
This morning we met at Parr Field to check on the milpa, prepared to plant some more sweet corn in the areas where no corn emerged. It is a big question as to why crops don’t emerge after planting: maybe … Continued
Today we get the water from the Acequia Madre. It is a long stretch to get the water from the ditch to the field, but well worth the trip. It is important to note that it rained yesterday evening, our … Continued
Here we are bringing water to our South field of maiz blanco, frijol amarillo, y calabasa mexicana, among other crops. We are going to likely get just a few more irrigations, and now we have to get busy on the … Continued
This watering will get our crops going, after that they are on their own. Even though we planted a little late, the thermal mass of the rocks will extend our growing season to help us with a better chance for … Continued