by Douglas Brown | Nov 22, 2019 | corn
First of all, thank you all for such a wonderful season at the downtown Farmers’ Market. The Market is important to us. We love the connections and the community. It is a special Boulder institution — a treasure. Savor this last Saturday market, and consider the...
by Douglas Brown | Oct 18, 2019 | pig
What’s pig paradise? During hot days, it’s trenches they dig in soil which we then flood with water. They flop in the mud and rejoice. But the highest form of pig paradise arrives at Black Cat Organic Farm after the first frost, which we experienced last week....
by Douglas Brown | Sep 20, 2019 | sweet potatoes
National leaders in sweet potato production, in descending order: North Carolina, Louisiana, California, Mississippi, Texas. Government record keepers stop ranking states at New Jersey, at No. 7. In 2012, the Garden State grew about $50,000 worth of sweet potatoes....
by Douglas Brown | Sep 7, 2019 | tomatoes
Every year is an adventure in tomato-growing at Black Cat Farm. Colorado’s tempestuous climate guides the growing season, and ultimately shapes the nature of the harvest. And the weather, too, determines what kinds of tomatoes you see on your plates at Black Cat...
by Douglas Brown | Jun 28, 2019 | fava beans
Chances are unless you are from Italy or parts of the Middle East, you did not grow up with fava beans. Neither did we. But we are making up for lost time. Our harvest of favas has begun, and boy do we have a lot of them planted. Look for them Saturday at the Market....