The Cider House Life
A Momentary Respite
Things Move So Fast
We have paleolithic brains, medieval institutions, and god-like technologies.This is just a semi-...
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In the Thick of It
The Wildly Imperfect Farm
Things definitely go wrong here. All the time.With all the colorful videos we post online, ...
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The Turkeys on Pasture
Breathe Deep that Sweet & Lucid Air
I was up early this morning. My mind immediately on the hamster wheel of futu...
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People, Peaches, & Tree Frogs
Making Hay
I'm not going to lie. I was a bit grumpy this week.Maybe it was the 90F temperatures and peak humidity of ...
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Fresh Fruit
Berry Good Things
I'm a dad. And therefore it is my solemn duty to fill the world with terrible cringe-worthy strawbe...
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Live Music at the Cider House
We have our best line up of live music ever.
(Garrett, you say that every year). I know, I know... but it's true. Ju...
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Critical Temperatures for Fruit Blossoms
A Welcome Cold SpellTo my pleasant surprise, the weather has turned cold again for a week. A much needed shift as the...
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The Fisherman and the Executive
A short story worth sharing...
This is a parable that I think about all the time. And when I'm pruning, I have time ...
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The Cost of Everything
A post I made a few weeks ago seemed to hit a nerve. When we first started farming 16 years ago land was $1500-2000 a...
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Spring Dreams
I have a giant whiteboard that I use to make plans with our farm and cider team. It allows us to look at four months ...
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An Edible World
Eating and Changing the World
"Sure Garrett, your vision of farming makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside, but can ...
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