Bay Branch Farm

25 things before you plant a seed.

We upgraded our greenhouse tables this week. While I was cutting and building, I kept thinking about something another farmer said — there's always 25 things you gotta do before a single seed goes in the soil

That's muda. talks about this — waste your customer never sees or cares about. Nobody buying a bag of our lettuce cares if my bench is nice. So how do I do fewer of those 25 things?

Side note: we're working to reduce plastic on the farm (inspired by Clay Bottom), but our old wooden tables were crap. Unfortunately sometimes the less-waste move is the plastic one. All the frame materials were reused recycled — only the tops are new.

Massive upgrade to the solar system temperature controller for our greens tunnel. Thanks to the folks at Empire Battery Cleveland for the new power. New charge controller also.

Big news! We are partnering with our friends at Ohio City Farm this year to bring you summer blooms! Our flower CSA will start July 24th and run 10 weeks long. Right through the heart of dahlia season!! Follow the link in our bio over to OCF’s website to learn more about their mission and to sign up!

After a long, cold spell I'm super excited to share the first spinach harvest of the season! I get a little blue in the winter and picking these succulent leaves brings me so much joy. It's sweet and delicious. You can find this spinach - harvested and delivered today! Thanks friends.

This spinach isn't going to plant itself. Though the paper pot transplanter makes it pretty easy. Grateful for some warm days to be able to get this in the ground!

Winter carrots are so sweet! I always get them planted late (maybe mid September ?) but these look pretty great. I mowed down the greens today and got a row cover on them so we can enjoy these all winter.

Join us for the last craft event of the season! We'll make wreaths with most materials harvested from the farm. Event will be outside under cover so dress accordingly. Hope to see you there!

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Kind of in love with the flowers this year! does a great job 💯👍

Some photos from the past week....
making bouquets. A chip drop and amazing .soil compost in the same day. Various pictures of the high tunnel veg. It's mid August and we're trying to stay sane on the farm!

The shed had its spring update. Everything we need, where we need it.

Happy first day of fall!