The frost hit hard here but we were prepared. Everything that needed to be covered was covered. We once again dragged those darn tomato plants all over the place to safe keeping and then back out when the coast was clear. All is well and I do believe we are finally past the fear of a killing frost. We finally can spread out a little bit as the greenhouse is packed tight with all the garden starts ready for outdoor planting. The next wave of field crops go in this week and here comes Summer!
Other than tomato dragging this week the hoop house was a focus. Compost was added and it has slowly evolved into Main Summer Season Mode. We are completely replanted with all our leafy greens for the start of early summer CSA season.
Our outdoor crop are looking great. Peas are starting to grab onto the trellis and beans are up! Yes really! How we pulled that one off in the cold is pretty exciting. Our garlic looks to be the best crop ever and we had great carrot germination too. Potatoes got a little nipped in the cold but are growing strong. We have the bulk of our early cold loving crops in the field and they too are thriving this Spring.
This is our last Spring Share of the Season. Thanks to all who shared the hoop house with us this year.
We will take a 2 week break to allow the outside field crops to catch up to the hoop house and then we are off for a 20 week run of great garden vegetables. We can’t wait!
Main Summer CSA Season Starts on THURSDAY JUNE 9TH. First Share pick up will be here at the house 3-6 on Thursday June 9th. See you then!
WHAT IS IN YOUR SHARE.
Please remember to return your tote at the start of the Summer CSA season.
Fennel-Delicious sliced thin on salads. Fronds and all.
Fennel at harvest.
Asian Greens Mix-Enjoy fresh or lightly Saute.
Asian Greens ready to be picked…
Head Lettuce-A romaine this week Called Sparx. Sweet!
Just cut head lettuce ready to be crated and taken to the washing station.
Leaf Lettuce-A jumbo bag of a pretty red/green blend leaf lettuce mix.
Swiss Chard-Hoop House grown Spring Swish Chard is so tender. Fresh in salads is tasty or saute and enjoy with eggs.
Swiss Chard in the morning. Beautiful!
Harvesting the Swiss Chard.
Honey-A sweet treat from our backyard bees.
Pouring honey last Fall.
Basil-BIG! Juicy basil plants. This smell shouts Summer to me.
Basil Plants in the greenhouse ready to go to new homes.
Oregano-Fresh from our herb garden. Rinsed and dried. Perfect with the Basil to make a sauce with the last of the frozen or canned tomatoes.
Sun shining down on the oregano.
Choose a garden plant from our plant sale today as a treat too! Thank’s Again for a Wonderful Spring Share Early Season.
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