June 2013 Update: Open Market, Summer Plantings, and Friends

[singlepic id=163 w=320 h=240 float=left]The month of June has seen a lot of progress. The public market has now been open for a month and we are excited to see so many repeat customers and smiling faces. We would like to extend our gratitude to all those who have supported us at the markets and […]

May 2013 Update: Market Grand Opening, Superpowers, and Prison Breaks

[singlepic id=159 w=320 h=240 float=left]We’ve always heard that “April showers bring May flowers,” but we want a new take on that: May showers bring superpowers. We have spent the past few weeks challenged by the rain to get as much work done as possible. It has allowed for some great progress though as plenty of […]

Weekly Farm Update: 4/6/13 – 4/12/13

Here at Lick Run over the past week we have been busy, so busy that I have only a vague memory of the particulars accomplished and will be touching on a few events that stand out in my mind.[singlepic id=117 w=320 h=240 float=right] This week started with Rick and me at the Virginia Tech International […]

Eat Your Eggs

Today we are going to be sharing something for all you urban gardeners interested in local eggs. The specifics in this post apply to those in Roanoke City. Check your local ordinances to find the regulations that affect you. In Roanoke City individuals are allowed to have up to 10 chickens on a property up […]

Weekly Farm Update: 3/16/13 – 3/22/13

This week offered some challenges as we were a man down for a few days. The weather was relatively cooperative though and we accomplished much. Progress can be a bit slow at times, but we press on. [singlepic id=91 w=320 h=240 float=left]We spent a lot of time with bed preparation for the lower sections of […]