Yellow Boot Farm
Celebrating Year 3!!!
We're very excited to be offering a direct order form for weekly deliveries. It's like a CSA, but without the unwanted veggies! Email for details.
We're also partaking in a dry-farming experiment this year with KPU, Oregon State, and The Dry Farming Institute. Watch our Instagram for details.
We will be at the Saturday Farmers Market this year. Hope to see you there!
Our first year proved quite challenging with a wet spring, clay based soils and so many pest! Wire worm, flea beetle, and slugs to name a few.
We are focusing a little more on basic crops this year and moving away from potatoes, sadly. They are my favourite veg to grow, but the wire worm makes it a risky crop.
We will be at the Saturday Farmers Markets this summer. Come see us there for your staple crops, but also for something a little different!
With the increase in drought conditions on Vancouver Island we have decided we need to try something new. Rain barrels are great, but they too can run dry. Trucking in water is not a long-term solution.
What if there's a way, we can make more efficient use of the water already in the soil by taking better care of our soil. Cover crops, dust mulch, and seed selection all play a part in this experiment.
We're looking forward to giving a try and telling other farmers and home gardeners what we learn.
For more information on Dry Farming check out the Dry Farming Institute. And follow us on Instagram to take part in our journey!
