Rhubarb Harvest and Winter Storage

By |2026-10-05T13:52:57-04:00July 31st, 2026|Flora|

Last fall we moved one rhubarb plant and split the roots into several plants before re-planting them in their new spot. This year they are doing marvelously and thriving! Splitting older rhubarb plants is actually good for them and gives them a fresh start so that they don't go to seed and put their energy into flowering instead of producing their yummy stalks for us. I love how with so many types of perennial plants, you only ...

The Food Forest and Beyond

By |2026-03-18T18:17:26-04:00January 31st, 2026|Flora|

Spring is in full swing at the Farm and Sanctuary! So I wanted to give you a small tour of the current beauty and abundance! As most of you know, we specialize in perennial food crops at Crossing Hedgerows, and have planted a food forest nearby the house. We used permaculture design to create this food forest, which I love to talk about when we have folks out for walks. Every year it becomes more and more ...

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