https://mayapplefarms.com/connect daily 0.75 2019-02-10 https://mayapplefarms.com/blog daily 0.75 2019-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1549821811372-3A3HTBI60CLVA2LVWXV9/TW+Mayapple.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog https://mayapplefarms.com/blog/2017/5/18/new-post-1 monthly 0.5 2017-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1501253278766-8B56F94M0NOGXTA3IPTN/Forest+Creek.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - Welcome to Mayapple Farms A small creek winds through the forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1499979024784-9PXS33RTGCEVD7ZRW8S3/Ramps+Bundle Mayapple Farms Blog - Welcome to Mayapple Farms The first bundle of ramps we ever dug up. https://mayapplefarms.com/blog/2017/5/18/new-post-2 monthly 0.5 2017-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1501160585294-3EBOM9G8NH1JMNB9BDE3/Bloodroot+Bed Mayapple Farms Blog - What is Forest Farming Anyway? A small bed in the woods where we planted the Bloodroot seeds we collected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1501030849877-VQ3ZD3ZMT7YBKILX32F8/Forest+Nursery Mayapple Farms Blog - What is Forest Farming Anyway? Our forest nursery - still under construction - but starting to take shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1501261180560-4MKJHT2YQRHWG8Y7P4MH/Multi+Flora+Rose+Branch.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - What is Forest Farming Anyway? Multi Flora Rose has huge thorns . . . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1501262151164-B536J08FU344NU2V2X97/Multi+Flora+Rose+Bush.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - What is Forest Farming Anyway? . . . and grows into a massive thicket! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1501122575135-SBACZLGD9MZYQEC6FVPR/Country+Gentleman+Magazine+Cover Mayapple Farms Blog - What is Forest Farming Anyway? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1501029862098-OQMD3ZK2TGONDXPU0LAY/Traditional+Field+Farm.jpeg Mayapple Farms Blog - What is Forest Farming Anyway? A traditional family farm with acres of soybean fields. https://mayapplefarms.com/blog/2017/5/18/new-post-3 monthly 0.5 2017-12-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514129223369-WKQQ02DXHYO8K3QL6B21/Nursery+1+-+trimmed.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - First we cleared the area We picked a spot on the edge of our woods that gets plenty of shade but is also close to water for irrigation. I went over everything with a weed-eater first, then covered the area in black plastic for a month to smother weeds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514129777948-H8J5P23ZPKHDRX68TDVG/Nursery+3+-+all+tilled.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - Next we tilled the area deeply We used a walk-behind root tiller and had to make several passes, each a little deeper than the last. The idea is to loosen the topsoil while incorporating lots of organic material. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514131267025-CZY6G2EAXKVD3982BRG4/Nursery+4+-+beds+taking+shape.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - We used string to layout our beds Keeping all the beds the same width makes calculations (seed, fertilizer, water) a lot easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514131547236-YEVPWN2HHEPVWAGEIOD6/Nursery+5+-+more+beds+taking+shape.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - Next we formed the raised beds We dug the topsoil out of the walkways and piled it onto the raised beds on either side. We used a rake to smooth the beds and tamp them down a little. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514131933329-4P053KUUYDBOE5HOUQE8/Nursery+6+-+paths+mulched.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514132381257-JEZUL268VJOOFMFDI73Z/Nursery+7+-+more+paths+mulched.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - We mulched the pathways first We laid cardboard or weed control fabric down on the bare dirt first, then piled 2-3 inches of wood chips on top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514127463638-Z6FZLM1RZI7N2I57F4ZM/Nursery+11.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - Then we mulched the raised beds We used leaf mold (shredded, decomposed leaves) as mulch on the raised beds. This mimics the natural leaf cover on the forest floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514127219460-YQ7HVTWRMCDHRAQXCSME/Nursery+10+-+more+beds+mulched.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514135094454-YU490OX6TE2IUSOAKR7L/Nursery+12.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514136567037-I8QYGLQMODENK9C0RKVH/Nursery+16.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - We put up a fence to deter critters We didn't want to use treated lumber so we used heavy steel t-posts instead. We made a lower edge border out of galvanized stucco lathe and buried it about 6" below the soil line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514135965194-WL9ST7MLE10EV5SWZ6QI/Nursery+15.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514219771412-2BNHKH2FTM9QDWJFZDD3/Garlic+Beds+1.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - This is the spot we started with One of the few areas on our property that receives full sun most of the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514219817947-76OUIGGP0ENU50KUJCIX/Garlic+Beds+2.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - We formed the raised beds Just like in the nursery, we tilled the entire area, then dug the topsoil out of the walkways and piled it onto the beds. Here we've sprinkled a mixture of organic soil amendments on the beds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514221504169-BDYQ78980R6GSXC8Z3MG/Garlic+Beds+4.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - We added organic material In addition to the soil amendments, we also added organic matter in the form of dried grass clippings. We then tilled everything into the beds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514222363100-Y6ZMAELSD0LIZ4959PGR/Garlic+Beds+7.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - We mulched the pathways Just like the nursery, we mulched the pathways by laying down weed control fabric then putting 2-3 inches of wood chips on top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514223302335-64UYPNTFA96TD10FPEPU/Garlic+Beds+9.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - We covered the beds & let them rest Once everything was put together we covered the whole area with black plastic to smother weeds. We then let the new beds 'rest' for a couple months (more would be even better). This allows some time for earthworms and micro-organisms to start reconstructing the soil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514223298784-INEOWZ7WF8CIX406SRDQ/Garlic+Beds+10.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - We put up signs to mark varieties Once everything was planted, Emma helped paint the signs to mark the different varieties of garlic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514216524823-ERC2057WL13SY7MS8YWM/Shiitake+Logs+1.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - First we gathered some logs Oak logs are the best, sugar maple and beech are also considered good choices. Freshly cut logs between 3-8 inches diameter are ideal. We cut ours 3 feet long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514217093807-HYYZHSNBB9R7LHRUIJJW/Shiitake+Logs+3.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - Then we inoculated the logs Think of this as 'planting' the mushroom spawn into the log. First, drill rows of shallow holes, then fill each with mushroom spawn that comes mixed with moist sawdust. Then cover the holes with melted cheese wax to seal moisture in and contaminants out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514217102135-TAR1XG9QXMEKQX587V6T/Shiitake+Logs+4.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - Then we wait It takes time for the mushroom spawn to fully colonize the log. In our case, we expect 6-12 months. In the meantime log are stacked closely together to retain moisture. We covered our stack with a felt blanket for shade after the leaves fell off the trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514212791431-NSYDIAS8927FJ1WCE81D/PIP+Bed+1.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - First we built a frame for the bed We used 1x6 cedar boards anchored with 1x2 cedar stakes. Cedar is expensive but again, we won't use treated lumber near our plants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514212740194-A6KJIHW1N4NNECQLP99K/PIP+Bed+2.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - Then we lined the bed We lined the beds with weed-control fabric, making sure to overlap seams. We ran the fabric a few inches up the inside of the bed frame and stapled it in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514213323495-FM8MQ5FBV1P4NT4EDD5S/PIP+Bed+3.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - Next we set out our pots Each pot you see is actually two pots - a full pot inside of an empty pot. We set them out with about 1/4 inch space between them at the top edge. We left extra space around the edge of the bed for better insulation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514213394977-4WWD1209VHY4ADHEO2EM/PIP+Bed+4.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - Then we filled the bed with potting soil We filled the pots with organic potting soil before setting them out. The weight helps keep them from shifting around. We then shoveled the same organic potting soil into the beds, enough to completely fill all spaces around the edge and between the pots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514214377995-1KLH41G9ZSYQH8FSSF6T/PIP+Bed+6.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - We tamped the soil firmly We tamped the soil around the pots firmly to both maximize insulation, and to hold them firmly in place. We used a combination of our hands and small boards to get between the pots. We then added more soil to top it off and tamped again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514215307442-00RK0RXXNUDEL6MFFU42/PIP+Bed+7.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - The bed gets covered in burlap After everything was planted in the fall, we covered the whole bed in burlap to keep it free from debris. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1514215307443-VNBEOIO2JUJKF5C1V0CU/PIP+Bed+8.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - The End Of A Busy Year - Finally, a thick layer of leaf mulch The last step was to cover the bed in a layer of leaves about 4-5 inches thick to provide insulation through the winter. Early next spring, we'll rake off the leaves, pull back the burlap and be ready to go for the season. https://mayapplefarms.com/blog/2018/8/6/its-garlic-season-finally monthly 0.5 2019-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1533653949393-H0NMM30WP1NH1AQFB8Y1/Garlic+-+Russian+Red Mayapple Farms Blog - It's Garlic Season - Finally! - Russian Red ~Hard-neck ~4-8 extra-large cloves per bulb ~Stores 4-6 months ~Rich and complex flavor along with good heat when raw; sweet and flavorful baked https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1533658154299-5E57U6YG00PIGRDOGFKE/Garlic+Deconstructed Mayapple Farms Blog - It's Garlic Season - Finally! The hard-neck garlic on the left has a central stem, or neck, and a single layer of large cloves. The soft-neck garlic on the right has no central stem, but instead has multiple layers of cloves arranged somewhat like artichoke leaves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1533657828418-8MPOT66IZPPPL2JBCVMK/Garlic+in+Basket+2 Mayapple Farms Blog - It's Garlic Season - Finally! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1533654046263-YIVTM05EZFW5K9FTVXNQ/Garlic+-+Idaho+Silver Mayapple Farms Blog - It's Garlic Season - Finally! - Idaho Silver ~Soft-neck ~12-24 small to medium cloves per bulb ~Stores 12 months ~Slow-building heat raw; mild and sweet baked https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1533653767046-H5CRTYCCXW98ULK4MGTZ/Garlic+-+Penn+Wonder Mayapple Farms Blog - It's Garlic Season - Finally! - Penn Wonder ~Hard-neck ~6-12 large cloves per bulb ~Stores 4-6 months ~Neither too hot nor too strong, this is one of the best varieties for roasting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1533653641439-XKWWSQ5HKOVWN1I34AVT/Garlic+-+Music.jpg Mayapple Farms Blog - It's Garlic Season - Finally! - Music ~Hard-neck ~4-6 extra-large cloves per bulb ~Stores 6-8 months ~Well balanced flavor with slow-building heat when raw; very sweet and buttery baked https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1533653402362-FE3DEIPQ0WG3PB1X3NPC/Garlic+-+Spanish+Roja Mayapple Farms Blog - It's Garlic Season - Finally! - Spanish Roja ~Hard-neck ~6-12 large cloves per bulb ~Stores 4-6 months ~Rich and full-bodied both raw and baked; considered ‘true’ garlic flavor by connoisseurs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1533653851284-XFFY7SICJ0P3O32N22ST/Garlic+-+Polish+Hardneck Mayapple Farms Blog - It's Garlic Season - Finally! - Polish Hardneck ~Hard-neck ~4-6 extra-large cloves per bulb ~Stores 6-8 months ~Instant fiery heat and strong garlic flavor raw; sweet but still flavorful baked or roasted https://mayapplefarms.com/blog/2019/2/10/2019-season-preview monthly 0.5 2019-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1549841934608-DVC2P9KKYOEO99A55AWJ/Garlic+Sprout Mayapple Farms Blog - 2019 Season Preview https://mayapplefarms.com/blog/category/Herbs monthly 0.5 https://mayapplefarms.com/blog/category/Organic+Growing monthly 0.5 https://mayapplefarms.com/blog/category/Mushrooms monthly 0.5 https://mayapplefarms.com/blog/category/Garlic monthly 0.5 https://mayapplefarms.com/blog/category/Forest+Farming monthly 0.5 https://mayapplefarms.com/blog/category/Permaculture monthly 0.5 https://mayapplefarms.com/blog/tag/2019 monthly 0.5 https://mayapplefarms.com/blog/tag/Passive+Solar monthly 0.5 https://mayapplefarms.com/blog/tag/Conservation monthly 0.5 https://mayapplefarms.com/blog/tag/Garlic monthly 0.5 https://mayapplefarms.com/blog/tag/Forest+Nursery monthly 0.5 https://mayapplefarms.com/blog/tag/Shiitake+Mushrooms monthly 0.5 https://mayapplefarms.com/blog/tag/Ginseng monthly 0.5 https://mayapplefarms.com/blog/tag/Forest+Farm monthly 0.5 https://mayapplefarms.com/our-plants daily 0.75 2019-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1533659168294-UMMKJUN29BLOXB7V4TWB/Garlic+in+Basket+Square.jpg OUR PLANTS Photo: Ty Wright Image of wild ramps, hand crafted and sustainably managed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1536506475052-EFAUXPVL9XS0FOTFSRNW/Ginseng+in+the+Woods OUR PLANTS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1531844483454-5YLBDFPH2YBFSQT0AUFB/Ramps.jpg OUR PLANTS Photo: Ty Wright Image of American Ginseng, panax quinquefolius https://mayapplefarms.com/our-farm daily 0.75 2019-02-11 https://mayapplefarms.com/learning-center daily 0.75 2019-02-10 https://mayapplefarms.com/welcome daily 1.0 2022-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1549592064323-DF7DG8S608UAQKXT4HWV/Shiitakes+on+Logs.jpeg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1549739331805-0ES4CWDUFGWFG51V9CYP/Ramps+on+Cutting+Board.jpg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1549809375149-DL9SV7SQQP2ERQ4H2FLR/IMG_2428.JPG Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1549813681116-93QU3YEZ7E73DSXQIJL8/Creek+2.JPG Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bf309d46c3c410fdf9cc34/1472491155320-3AVT4RKJCVZ2Y7D5XACQ/Aro+Ha_1183.jpg Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1590097573817-1FX6C91MELZ8994JBH57/IMG_6903.JPG Welcome https://mayapplefarms.com/recipes-new daily 0.75 2020-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1590325968838-TZTAFPL6LEPZRX3P8BH5/IMG_7004.JPG RECIPES - Frittata with Wild Ramps & Chestnut Mushrooms Another delicious creation from friend and chefs, Nick Ives. This frittata features wild ramps and chestnut mushrooms. Served with whole grain toast and breakfast cocktails, it makes a perfect brunch for two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1590100578118-50DU5ZUVZZSBIYOW43KU/Oysters.jpeg RECIPES - Oyster Mushroom Cream Sauce with Pasta This simple cream sauce will transform your favorite pasta into an elegant weeknight meal the whole family will love. We like to use spaghetti or linguine but any pasta you have on hand will work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1590098131231-3LDCHFCI5M7TOWENDX5J/Chestnuts.jpeg RECIPES - Oven Roasted Chestnut Mushrooms with Garlic, Lemon & Rosemary Chestnut mushrooms' edible stems make this an incredibly simple and versatile dish, and the visual treat of whole mushrooms on the plate dresses up any weeknight meal! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1590111423285-AO9PBQBYP2ECV4FRMZAS/Ramps.JPG RECIPES - Pesto with Wild Ramps & Pistachios Fresh ramp leaves add pungent, garlicky flavor and vivid green color. Pistachios and parmesan make it rich and buttery. Try it as a dip or pizza sauce, or add it as flavoring to soups, stews and curry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1590100947679-3ZUQXMYF8VSCTO1QZU4I/Garlic+Bulbs.jpeg RECIPES - Oven Roasted Garlic Simply roasting fresh garlic with olive oil transforms both the flavor and texture from crisp and fiery into a buttery, spreadable paste that has plenty of garlic flavor, but more mellow and with a hint of sweetness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/591dedd41e5b6c3b9abe1fa3/1590493622596-IRFIYL5Q0CLG8HICJERT/IMG_7007.JPG RECIPES - Vegan Thai Coconut Curry with King Oyster Mushrooms Here’s a colorful vegan option from Chef Nick Ives featuring king oyster mushrooms and lots of fresh veggies. Just in time for farmer’s market season!