Starting in the lower left, the large, deep purple potato is an Adirondack Blue, and continuing clockwise, we have Yukon Gold (yellow skin, with waxy yellow flesh), Cheiftan (red skinned […]
Potatoes, Part One: A Subterranean Bounty Read More »
We often have reports of trees down on the trails, but every once in a while, we find that there is damage done to a cabin. Nenorod took a hit
Tree at Nenorod: A Close Call Read More »
The garden has been growing relatively well this year. It seemed that everything took a while to get going–the cooler spring and early summer, plus lots of rain, deterred growth
Battle of the Blight Read More »
Merck is an exciting place because it holds true to its title of a forest AND farmland center. While we apprentices spend a lot of time working on the farm,
A Day on the Trails Read More »
Jenna Woginrich of Cold Antler Farm, a nearby farm, attended the Sheep Dog Trials and Farm Festival both Saturday and Sunday. She is a local author, blogger, homesteader, and has
Jenna, Cartoon, Sheep Dog Trial Read More »
This year was a great year at the Sheep Dog Trials and Farm Festival. We had nearly 700 people attend, Sherman’s General Store in West Rupert provided great food, and
Fun at the Sheep Dog Trials and Farm Festival Read More »
In the rush to get ready for this past weekend’s Sheep Dog Trials and Farm Festival, I neglected to post that Merck Forest has hired a new education director. Patty
New Education Director Read More »
The incubator has been running for the past two weeks in the Chicken Coop. We are hoping to have a few chickens hatching during the Sheep Dog Trials, this coming
Eggs are Incubating Read More »
The weather was absolutely beautiful this weekend, for which we are thankful. Sunny, warm days at this time of year don’t mean picnics and leisurely hikes for most of us;
Kat Deely, a graduate student from the University of Vermont, is researching natural communities at Merck Forest. Three weeks ago, Kat moved into the Lodge for the summer. She has
Kat Deely: UVM Grad Student at Merck Forest Read More »
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