Farmer's log, from Steamboat Springs in northwest Colorado

Elkstone Farm is a permaculture farm experimenting in using new technology, ideas,and methods to improve upon traditional ways of farming. We strive to push the limits of what we can grow in our unique environment.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010




While inside the greenhouse the plants are still chugging along, a little on the dark side but staying warm enough to continue growing. Even the pineapple is getting bigger and the size of the papayas is not to be believed


A lot of snow coming down out here in Strawberry Park at the greenhouse. I will be shoveling the front vents off soon.

Friday, December 3, 2010

Dec. 3, 2010







We have a new addition to our family here at Elkstone Farm, little Henry was born on Nov. 21 to Kim and Mark. I miss having Kim here on a daily basis but I know she is enjoying her time home with the little guy. Soon enough she will be back in the swing of things here at the farm.

The fence around the farm is mostly complete. Sorry, but you hungry elk and deer will have to go around now instead of cutting through and nibbling on our trees. This is a picture of one of the people only gates, this one is behind the CT.

The drywall on the CT unit is moving along, here is a photo of the upstairs loft.