It seems like all we have to do to get some rain out here is schedule a farm tour!
Just got back from looking around-we did need the rain we got last night. 1.3 inches. things are a little sloppy -so mud boots are going to be required today.
We'll only be offering tours by wagon today-walking is just too muddy. We can get you around most of the farm today-there are a few areas we'll have to avoid due to sloppy soil-although last nights rain may hamper the farm tour today, it is defiantly worth it :)
If the drive way is full park on the road.
Time 2-5 you do not have to arrive at 2, we'll have time to do a couple tours. If you arrive while one tour is going on-hang out until the wagon returns and we'll show you around on the next wagon load.
Heads up on this weeks shares: cantaloupe, radishes, watermelons, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, onions, and more...starting to harvest celery this week too. if you didn't get purple beans last week in your share it will be your turn this week.
Farmer Danny has been really busy planting. We have new beans sprouting and fall green mixtures along with more peas and beets for your fall shares. 1/2 of the crew spent the entire day Wednesday planting more lettuce, swiss chard, broccoli & cabbage for the fall. Our most recent plantings of cucumbers and summer squash are really taking off now that the current plants are fading.
We're really proud that the planting has continued. This season is one of our more successful with the lettuce this time of year-we've worked hard to keep seeds going in the greenhouse so that in the next few weeks we can go back to a regular supply of lettuce for the fall for your csa shares. It's not easy keeping lettuce going in the months of July & August due to the heat. It takes a commitment on everyone here to keep the greenhouses watered several times a day. Conor our daughter has been diligent about this responsibility and has been an impact of the success of the lettuce crop-along with Juan, Jr. & Anna who commit their Wednesdays to planting while Fernando & Carmen weed.
Danny is always busy rovating, planting, repairing-you name it, and Michelle is on delivery. It's a busy time of season-thanks for letting me share it with you.
I'll get the photos I took this morning soon.
Eat & Be Well,
Michelle Lutz
Maple Creek Farm
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