The North Orange fields are getting a makeover. Trees and brush have been slowly encroaching on the open spaces, limiting the sun exposure and good airflow that are so important for the healthy growth of vegetable crops. Our growers, Stephen and Tyson, are ecstatic about this project. We've spent many a January day felling trees, cutting and burning brush, and bucking and splitting firewood. The beautiful stone walls that line the fields, ubiquitous in New England, are starting to reveal themselves in a big way.
This type of maintenance work is constant; in a few more years the process will have to be repeated. Good news for future student farmers...lots of chainsaw and wood splitting practice!
I'm happy to report that I've successfully learned how to split firewood. Nothing beats the right axe and a few good teachers.
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