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We found this nest in the rafters of the shed. We took a peek, returned it quickly and Mama Robin was back on it in minutes.

A long week of cold and wet in the garden.  Too wet to get much done outside beside maintenance and catch up jobs so our focus was in the green house and hoop house where it was dry and warm.  Tomato, eggplant and pepper seedlings all transplanted into roomy 4 inch pots!  A big job and pleased it is done. Exciting to revisit all the interesting varieties selected in December and imagine the tasty crops around the corner.

Tomatoes, Peppers, and Eggplants all in new pots.

Scott laying straw between the potato rows.

We spread straw between all the rows for weed control.  It also helps keep us a bit cleaner with wet and rainy harvests. No trudging through the mud.  Scott spent a few rainy days getting this messy job completed.

Maeve watering in a Spring Turnip crop.

Our Spring is moving along at a controlled organized pace and we are thrilled that the crops are abundant for the Spring Share and Early Summer crops planted and robust.  It feels good not having the catch up frenzy filling our minds.  This year we are able to finally!!!! spend some thinking time on fun artsy garden “embellishments” that have been floating around in the back of our minds for years.

Freshening up a friend’s typewriter with succulents.

AND!!!! Maeve’s vintage elementary school playground has started going up.  I started collecting pieces when she was born and they have sat dismantled in the back of the garden on the tree line.  A summer of fun awaits.

The riding horse swing set going up!

Last week’s box was wonderful and we enjoyed delicious greens with every meal and snacking too.  Pea shoots are a favorite and Maeve ate the whole bag all at once as her “appetizer” before supper one night.

What is in your box

Another fantastic green bounty! 5.5 pounds again this week.   It is important to us that each week has new varieties for you to try and enjoy.  Loads of deliciousness to experience and welcome Spring into your home.

Spring White Salad Turnips-I look forward to these beauties and Maeve and I eat them raw like apples. After testing many different varieties this is our stand out favorite.  Hakurei.  Flavor is sweet and fruity and texture is crisp.  Can also be eaten warmed or sautéed with the flavorful greens which are also edible.

Scott washing the Turnips.

Radishes-Another early variety to try.  Celesta.  Long and smooth.  Maeve calls them “red carrots”.  Flavor not pungent just enough of a bite to enjoy with salads or sliced thin on sandwiches.

Leaf Lettuce Mix-I was very concerned mid week that we all would have an overwhelming pillow case sized bag to eat this week but 3/4 pound for everyone’s salads is how it weighed out. Abundant yet reasonable…. A  sweet mix double rinsed and spun dry.

Mini Head lettuce-A beautiful chartreuse green head called Winter Wonderland with thick juicy leaves like spinach.  Obviously grows slowly and enjoys the cold temperatures of Fall and Spring. This variety was started in February.

Head lettuce growing in the hoop house.

Braising Mix-Great for Sir Fry.  This mix includes Green Mustard, Red Mustard, Kale, Tatsoi, and Hon Tsai Tai.

Pac Choi-White Flash.  Larger than last week’s offering.  Try it as a fresh salad with berries or oranges.  Wonderful!  I have been eating bowls full all last week lightly braised with olive oil, garlic and a bit of soy sauce.

Potted Amaranth Seedlings-Our novelty garnish of the week.  It will absolutely glow in the sunshine on your windowsill. Very pretty and tasty too.  Snip and add a bit of color to your salads.  Nutty in flavor.

Daffodil Bouquet-Just because…..you can never have too many flowers.  A belated May Day to all of you.  An important holiday in our family to celebrate.

Maeve delivering our May Day bouquets this year.

Best Guess for next week.  

Spinach, mizuna mix, head lettuce, arugula, turnips, asian greens, and more!

Next week’s Spring planted Spinach harvest.