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Andrew's journey hasn’t been without its challenges. Faced with issues like frost damage and pests, he has learned to adapt his methods accordingly. He employs shade covers during the hottest weeks to protect delicate seedlings, illustrating an understanding of the local weather patterns.
Use of roll tarps has become a common practice at Indian Summer Farm. When faced with overgrown mint or other invasive plants, Andrew strategically places these tarps to kill off unwanted growth before introducing new crops in that area, thereby maximizing the potential use of his soil.