These folks have been using Fort Vee for years. Eliot "wrote the book" on organic greenhouse production, always made his own potting soil before, but now enjoys the convenience of buying a reliable block making mix. He says it is easier, more reliable and more cost effective than making his own. If you want to see beautiful pictures of life on the Fort Vee covered ground, go look at Barbara’s excellent photo’s.
It was Eliot, in the late 70’s, who memorably said, "As you put transplants out on your land, over time you are adding a layer of material to your farm. It should be blended for long term benefit. Fort Vee grew from that concept, principally composed of stable humus, sharp granite sand, and other ingredients with long term benifit to arable soil.
What they say:
I live in a house that was built by my great great grandfather over 150 years ago out of cobblestones hauled 40 miles from Lake Michigan in oxcarts. It left the family when my grandpare nts died in 1972 and in 1997 my wife and I reacquired it. I have landscaped it in native and heirloom plants such as would have been found when the house was built and through the end of that century and sell the plants retail from the property. I also grow heirloom varieties of vegetables and fruit through a CSA and at local market and directly to high end restaurants. Everything is grown naturally but I am not certified organic. I also sell organic growing supplies including Vermont Compost and use it as my potting soil for the vegetable starts. There is a walking tour of the property on our website.
