Every year spring seems to start out sleepily, then as bulbs push their way through the snow and the cycles of planting greenhouse seedlings begin, I find myself stepping into a rhythm that speeds up as the days lengthen, quickening my step toward summer. And suddenly windows are open, flowers are in bloom, fireflies fill…
Category: Field Notes
musings about life and work on the farm
Digging In
We’re still savoring springtime – and the asparagus that pushes it’s way from beneath the dirt signaling the start of the growing season. Its rapid growth has just begun to pause, ever so slightly, as though to let the rest of the world catch up. Our daughter, Hannah, turns 1 on May 29th. The photo…
Meet Our Interns
Meet Danielle & Kendall! We just spent a wonderful morning harvesting asparagus, spinach, Ovations Greens, arugula, cilantro, oregano, green garlic, chives, and radishes for the first week of our Community Supported Agriculture Program. I’m sure you’ll hear from each of them over the summer months… Elizabeth
Spring Rains
The CSA starts in one week! Thanks to the recent rains, the plants are growing strong. As are the weeds It’s a good thing that our interns start next week! We’re looking forward to a great season. Elizabeth
Springtime Happiness
The rhubarb is up, spinach, radishes, peas, arugula, and ovation greens have germinated, and the seedlings in the greenhouse are still going strong – it’s an exciting time of year! We planted 20 pounds of onion sets last week. Carrots, parsnips, and leeks too. I hope to get our potatoes in the ground next! And…
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