Niseko Green Farm » Dennis http://nisekogreenfarm.com ニセコ グリーン ファームで育った新鮮な野菜を全国に直送いたします Fri, 18 May 2012 03:23:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Hot house http://nisekogreenfarm.com/2012/05/1975/ http://nisekogreenfarm.com/2012/05/1975/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 00:57:22 +0000 dennis http://nisekogreenfarm.com/?p=1975  

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We get so much snow every year that we have to rebuild the greenhouses every year. The snow is light and fluffy at first, but always ends up as ice.
To prevent the green house from collapsing we have to take the plastic off and just leave the frame in winter. Even then the weight of the snow bends the pipes and does a lot of damage.
Also by having to remove the plastic every year it reduces its transparency and life span. We can only use it about 3 years. Living in one of the snowiest places on the planet doesn’t make life easier and certainly can get costly.

Anyway, here is a timelapse of how we put the roof back on. ( click ‘ building ‘ on top)
or on youtube 

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The first spears are piercing through the soil. They still look purple from the cold and lack of sun,but they will soon turn green. We also have got a purple variety, but it is still one year away from harvest.
]]> http://nisekogreenfarm.com/2012/05/1970/feed/ 0 Dennis, Sho and Hiromi preparing seedlings http://nisekogreenfarm.com/2012/05/dennis-sho-and-hiromi-preparing-seedlings/ http://nisekogreenfarm.com/2012/05/dennis-sho-and-hiromi-preparing-seedlings/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 02:41:08 +0000 ben http://nisekogreenfarm.com/?p=1954 Sho_seedlings greenhouse ]]> http://nisekogreenfarm.com/2012/05/dennis-sho-and-hiromi-preparing-seedlings/feed/ 0 Seed potatoes http://nisekogreenfarm.com/2012/04/seed-potatoes/ http://nisekogreenfarm.com/2012/04/seed-potatoes/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:03:11 +0000 dennis http://nisekogreenfarm.com/?p=1947

For anyone who is planning to grow some potatoes this year, can come and buy some Danshaku seed potatoes from us. Available from now on. Just come to the farm to pick them up, or we can send them to you with takkyubin.

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On October 3rd we got treated to the 2nd coldest and earliest frost on record. It didn’t mean much good to our butternut squash that was still ripening in the field,  ready for harvest.
While harvesting the next day these amazing rainbows came out, so hopefully it brings some good luck, or at least some better weather for next season.

 

]]> http://nisekogreenfarm.com/2011/10/butternuts-and-rainbows/feed/ 0 Autumn Fest. http://nisekogreenfarm.com/2011/09/autumn-fest/ http://nisekogreenfarm.com/2011/09/autumn-fest/#comments Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:47:26 +0000 dennis http://nisekogreenfarm.com/?p=1884 market.wine autumn fest1 autumn fest

The Sapporo Autumn Fest is on again.
Niseko Green Fram is selling organic veggies and hopefully some bbq-ed corn soon when the rains stop.
Come by for some Autumn goodness or a glass of organic wine.

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With late summer in full swing, the count down till the first snow begins.  Veggies galore now, the best time of the year, really. Everything ripens to their seasonal best and with the nights cooling down a bit as well, plants get some rest at night and get to bring out their best.

Our veggie boxes are loaded now with all the fruits of the field. All grown for their right season and not artificially created in green houses. Some very tasty melons and watermelons coming up too.  We got some seed for the French Charentais melons, and we grew a bunch. Apparently the tastiest melon on the planet, but who are we to decide. But we will add it to your veggie box so you can decide.
Let us know as well, we like to hear you feedback.

]]> http://nisekogreenfarm.com/2011/08/1872/feed/ 0 Wine dinner. http://nisekogreenfarm.com/2011/08/wine-dinner/ http://nisekogreenfarm.com/2011/08/wine-dinner/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:24:20 +0000 dennis http://nisekogreenfarm.com/?p=1865 On Thursday the 11th of August, Niseko Green Farm’s vegetables and Mick Nippard’s A-wines will merge into a wine dinner at The Life Stock in Sapporo.
Mick will bring some Australian and New Zealand organic wines that match well with our organic produce.
How about a blended Moonvine, Hedonist rosé, or Terravin sauvignon blanc to name some.

 

Terasawa san, chef of the Life  Stock  has put a menu to these wines that will definitely bring out the best of each other.  

 

 

●野菜のキッシュ                                                         vegetable quiche

●バーニャ・フレッダ                                                 bagna fredda

●様々な野菜のエトフェ                                             sama zama vegetable etouffee

●ハーブでマリネした鮮魚のカルパッチョ             herb marinated fresh fish carpaccio

●フジッリ　スーゴ・フィント                                 fussili sugo finto

●チキンのロースト　野菜のソースをディップで roast chicken with a vegetable dip sauce

●フロマージュブラン　トマトのマルメラータ     fromage blanc with tomato marmalade

Mick, Goto san and I will tell all about these gastronomic delights, but not too much to spoil your appetites.  Come and join us for a fun night with good food and good wine. That’s all we really need in life!

There are still a few seats available. first come first serve.
The Life Stock. Sapporo. Odori west 23.
TEL: 011-631-1233　Fax: 011-631-1232
¥5000 p.p.

en vino veritas

 

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YOu can also watch it in HD.

]]> http://nisekogreenfarm.com/2011/08/nothing-but-tomatoes/feed/ 0 Hokkaido jingu market. http://nisekogreenfarm.com/2011/07/1832/ http://nisekogreenfarm.com/2011/07/1832/#comments Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:07:45 +0000 dennis http://nisekogreenfarm.com/?p=1832 Same, same, but the yellow version. The ultimate summer vegetable. Ufo, pattipan squash, scallopini, this summer squash has many names and it usually raises some eyebrows. Tastes almost like a zucchini and can be used in the same way. Great for stuffing and roasted whole. Wonderful organic tomatoes from Harukichi farm. www.harukichi-farm.com This wonderful vegetable gets the most questions asked. Part of the cabbage family it can be used fresh and cooked in the same way as a daikon or turnips. The taste is more cabbage like, but it is crisp like an apple. Kohlrabi is gaining a lot of popularity recently. Cut in half this Chinese cabbage looks even better. Fresh garlic, recently unearthed. Asahikawa cherries, the ultimate market snack. Must be one of the most loved vegetables out there, best eaten organic.

 

We had some beautiful summer days at the marche at Hokkaido jingu.  Amazing how many people show up at 6 am in the morning for a stroll and a stretch. Driving back and forth  is definitely not good for my rest, but it is a nice place to be and to sell organic veggies.
With some great light coming in through the trees in the early morning it is perfect for taking some veggie shots. Here are some of them.
Thanks to anyone who came and supports!

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