HappyDay: Oh How Glorious Was The Sun!
“We’re back in the cold and wet, but for a brief moment I reveled in the joy of warm rays caressing my face and bringing the abundance of growth to farm and landscape.”
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“We’re back in the cold and wet, but for a brief moment I reveled in the joy of warm rays caressing my face and bringing the abundance of growth to farm and landscape.”
Read more“After weeks of sowing, prepping and planting I’m right on schedule for an abundant spring.”
Read more“Burgeoning growth in the hoophouses has me excited for the weeks to come; salad mixes, beets, turnips, radishes and Asian greens are picture perfect in the tunnels and I’ve never had such a solid lineup coming down the pipeline at this point in the year.”
Read more“We slaughtered three rabbits last week before the storm, and I used the giant two-burner pan to brown them while I sauteed onions, shallots and mushrooms in the cast iron on the other side of the stove.”
Read more“We’ve been reveling in the sun, acting as though true spring had come, but we’re in for a rude awakening with the big weather shift coming at the end of the week.”
Read more“It feels serendipitous that both ewes birthed on the exact same day and at almost the same timing; there were no lambs during chores yesterday morning, but by afternoon chores all four had arrived.”
Read more“What a difference a week can make! From big winds and snow collapsing hoophouses and feeling demoralized to rebuilding and getting to work on bed prep, it’s amazing how much can change in a few days.”
Read more“Tending to land is a ministry, a calling, and the abundant growth brings deep succor and joy to my soul.”
Read more“This time of year our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program depends on purchases from other farms to make sure the subscription bags are bountiful and the folks who trust us with their commitment to purchase local produce are getting good value for their money.”
Read more” The feel of the cold, moist soil sends me inward, reflecting on our farm operation and my life…Though the days are short and dark, each one is a little longer than the last and the difference is already perceptible.”
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