Beautiful Day


 The past week was FABULOUS. My little brother was in town visiting so I wasn't as productive as usual, but there were lots of hugs, laughs and constant smiles. He flew back to Fort Benning on Sunday morning... I miss that 'little' guy already.  

 We made a discovery this week, there is a badger near my garden who I believe is helping keep the rodents under control. I decided this badger is like a Walt Disney character and needs a good name :).

I did complete a couple kitchen projects this week with the help of friends. We made a batch of spicy dill pickles and a huge batch of kimchi! 

 Sunday afternoon brought a heavy rainstorm. It was probably the hardest I have seen it rain at the gardens this season and we received over a half of an inch in a short period of time. The child in me wants to jump in the puddles that are still hanging around from that storm. Want to know the best part? I finished seeding new beds of cilantro and spinach right before it started to rain. Must be a sign that those crops are going to do great. 

 I am starting the CSA Harvest this morning and will post harvest information tomorrow. 

 Have a beautiful day!

CSA Harvest - Week 8


Hello CSA Members, 

I am excited to share this week's harvest with you. The CSA share will include the following fresh produce:

Salad Greens
Carrots
Turnips
Cherry Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Zucchini/Summer Squash
Peppers
Herbs (Mint, Sage or Cilantro)
Kale, Chard or Collard Greens
Edible Flowers
Snow Peas
Scallions, Eggplant or Fava Beans

Please let me know if you need recipe ideas. I have been spending more time in the kitchen recently and keep discovering new ways to enjoy the beautiful veggies. 

I will see you this afternoon!

Rainbow!



We have been blessed with the most amazing skies recently. Sunshine, rainbows, soaking rain, fog. What more can you ask for?

Here are a couple photo updates from the garden.  



As you can see, the heirloom slicers are ripening. Here are a couple Black Krims announcing it is officially summer!! These will be in the CSA shares very soon! The wait is almost over. 


CSA Harvest - Week 7

Hello Everyone, 

I finished the CSA Harvest this morning. The weather was a pleasant surprise and harvesting in the fog and sprinkling rain was quite dreamy. 

The following fresh produce is in this week's CSA share:

Salad Greens
Mustard Greens
Kale, Chard or Collard Greens
Turnips
Carrots
Basil
Cucumber
Summer Squash/Zucchini
Peppers (Beaver Dam or Islander)
Jalapenos
Edible Flowers
Herbs (Parsley, Mint or Sage)
Snow Peas and/or Snap Peas
Cherry Tomatoes!!! 

Yum!!

I look forward to seeing everyone this afternoon. 

CSA Harvest - Week 6

Hello Everyone,

 It rained a little more last night, and thunder rumbled in the distance as I fell asleep. There is nothing quite like the early morning hours after a rainstorm. It is heavenly. I love that fresh smell and calmness in the air. 

 The beautiful morning made for a very enjoyable harvest.  Can you believe we are already a third of the way through the season? I hope you have been enjoying the fresh produce thus far. 

 This week's share includes the following:

 Salad Greens
Head Lettuce

Kale, Chard or Collard Greens
Snap Peas and/or Snow Peas

Carrots
Turnips
Cucumber
Basil
Edible Flowers
Kohlrabi
Pepper (Beaver Dam or Islander)
Herbs (Mint, Parsley or Sage)

 I look forward to seeing everyone this afternoon! 

Downpour

We enjoyed rain at the farm on Thursday evening as well as Friday afternoon, but today it was a full on downpour. It felt amazing and a beautiful double rainbow came out right before dark!!!! Magic. Pure magic. There may or may not have been a pot of gold in the garden... I guess you will find out in this week's CSA Harvest.

 Various flowers have started blooming in the gardens and the vegetables are growing beautifully. 
It is time to harvest garlic and hang it up in the barn to cure. 


 And, I checked on the honey bees this morning. They are bizz buzzing around, busy as ever and helping pollinate the crops. Love these ladies! Keep up the good work girls.

Rain drops

I have really been enjoying the afternoon cloud cover and with it, the cooler temperatures and humidity. We received a little more rain on Sunday evening but I am anxious for a BIG downpour... the suspense is building.

In the meantime, I thought I should let you know the cherry tomatoes are starting to change color!! Hopefully we will be harvesting these jewels to share with the CSA in the coming weeks.

Have a beautiful day! 

CSA Harvest - Week 4

Hello Everyone, 

 I hope you are having a lovely week. Can you believe it is already July? Time is flying by so make sure to savor the sweet Summer while it is here.  

 This week's CSA Harvest is complete and the share will include the following fresh produce:

Salad Greens
Head Lettuce
Asian Cabbage or Bok Choy
Snap Peas
Basil
Kale, Chard or Collard Greens
Turnips or Radishes
Rhubarb
Green Garlic
Herbs (Mint, Parsley or Sage) 

 I look forward to seeing everybody this afternoon!