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 | Sep 22, 2017 | Black Cat Bistro, black cat farm, bramble & hare, farmers market
We all have sensed it in the mornings the past few weeks — fall’s arrival. We think she finally knocks on the door tomorrow morning, looking dramatic in a scarf and sweater and grinning madly. “Are you ready for me?” “We are not. But come on in, Fall. Nice to see you...
by Douglas Brown | May 12, 2017 | Black Cat Bistro, black cat farm, bramble & hare, farmers market, Uncategorized
Now is a favorite time of the growing season — we are planting summer. In go the tomato and pepper starts. In go the eggplant and cauliflower and tomatillos. And this year, in go the potatoes. We grew potatoes a number of years ago, and then stopped. We wanted to...