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2014 Year in Review
With the shift in the seasons from the frenetic energy and abundance of spring and summer to the wet and quiet days of fall and winter we at the Farm can again turn our thoughts to reflection on the year … Continue reading
Winter is Here!
Snow, record low temperatures and bright sunshine… winter is here!
Reflections on our Fall Fundraiser
One of the biggest challenges of running any successful non-profit is funding essential programs. It is no different at White Oak Farm. Without a strong support network we would not be able to offer the programming we do. And, while … Continue reading
Adventures in Cob Art
The cob farm stand at White Oak is almost finished thanks to a final plaster and mosaic being applied this fall. The structure was started during a natural building workshop in 2011, and was created from the foundation up … Continue reading
2013 Year In Review
A new season is upon us in Southern Oregon with rain in the skies and leaves on the ground. Chanterelle and Matsutaki mushrooms are fruiting in the forest and peas and oats are sprouting in the farm fields as we … Continue reading
Children on the Farm
Seeing a child experience the farm for the first time is a remarkable thing. A bustling energy permeates the farm and the sounds of children sweep across the fields. The joy in their eyes as they see a turkey show … Continue reading
2012 Year in Review
Incredibly, 2012 marks a full decade in the life of White Oak Farm. I can see the telltale signs in the growth of fruit and nut trees, the maturity of our programs, and the milestones in the lives of our … Continue reading
How to prepare a garden bed (the french bio-intensive method)
Spring is here, the ground is thawing, and all the seeds and seedlings are asking to be put into the ground. The problem is how do you properly get the soil ready to receive the plants, so that they grow … Continue reading
New Life at White Oak
It’s been a while since we’ve had a post on our blog and as you can imagine much has changed and much has been done. But as the seasons change and life continues forward we are reminded of the cycles … Continue reading