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.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Who moves all of that soil?



One of the contractors that has worked with us from the inception of Elkstone Farm is Deano Temple.
He started by creating  the road  and the initial pad for the green house.  When we discovered there was a lot more ground water running through the site we stopped to re evaluate our options and ultimately re engineer the drainage at his suggestion.
Deano created our pond where we get the water to irrigate the outside trees and perennials.
He cleans and reworks the ditches that keep the entire irrigation system flowing.
Deano's  suggestions on how to proceed on any phase of this project are well thought out and usually spot on. He is a tireless worker and is usually first on site and the last to leave.
I am not saying that he is a candidate for saint hood, but he is usually dealing with four strong willed women that run the farm and we want to honor him and all of his contributions.

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