Rootworker Farm

Rootworker Farm We are an urban farm with an active farm stand. Look for plants and produce throughout the season.

12/06/2025

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We did a lot of intermingling with different varieties in close proximity to one another. Three Sisters but also wildflo...
10/27/2025

We did a lot of intermingling with different varieties in close proximity to one another. Three Sisters but also wildflowers with native grasses.

10/20/2025

Rootworker Recap 2025 & Beyond

The growth this year so far has been great! I’ve got some pumpkin leaves that have turned yellow but are still producing...
07/06/2025

The growth this year so far has been great! I’ve got some pumpkin leaves that have turned yellow but are still producing!
The “Three Sisters” are growing nicely together! 🙂
The orchard could use some heavy trimming this winter. There are a ton of plums and apples!

Just a bit of an update of how things have panned out so far. Started seeds super early with the help of some great assi...
06/22/2025

Just a bit of an update of how things have panned out so far.
Started seeds super early with the help of some great assistants.
The plants out grew there pots faster than the weather so I found myself marketing things much sooner than the previous year.

It didn't take long. Next thing you knew I was selling my entire greenhouse full of plants for a quarter cow and some change :)
I view that as a success!

Because we started so early and moved our product out so soon, we were able to seed just about as many flats as we did for the first grow.

Most of the plants from the second grow we planted on the farm. Along with direct seeding some pumpkin, squash, gourds, beans, and watermelon, although the watermelon didn't make it :(

We also experimented with the "Three Sisters" this season.
Corn, beans, and squash. The beans are going CRAZY, as you can see.

Overall, we have had two successful grows and other than some slugs chewing on our Brussel sprouts, our garden space is looking lush and setting a good amount of fruits!

Although I have been neglecting the greenhouse, we have many tomato plants and cucumber plants making a serious effort in there! :)

There have been some discoveries through out the season.
* Going chemical free really forces you to think outside the box
* I think I'm a believer in companion planting, such as the Three Sisters.
* I've seen new insects in the garden this year which I attribute to the variety of plants and a healthy balanced garden.
* Wick watering is amazing, efficient, and fun.
* Gardening using sustainable agriculture as your guide is the way to go!
* Some plants growing naturally here that I would have referred to as a w**d, I now call a snack! :)

Lots of “growth” this year! Both literally and figuratively speaking on the farm this season! 🪴 💪🏻😎💪🏻
05/11/2025

Lots of “growth” this year! Both literally and figuratively speaking on the farm this season! 🪴
💪🏻😎💪🏻

Good morning 🌞
05/11/2025

Good morning 🌞

First time seeing a Turkey at the farm! 😀
04/06/2025

First time seeing a Turkey at the farm! 😀

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