Hi
Friends,
This
newsletter is coming to you from Geisinger Hospital, Room 209. We've
temporarily moved the farm over to here. Been here for a week now going on two.
My brave wife Joan endured a tough procedure today and came out the other side
beat up but ready to move forward. We count our blessings and thank everyone
for the well wishes and support we have received. We know many, many folks are
in tougher shape than us and for them we send our thoughts and prayers. We're
looking forward to being home soon and moving the farm back to the Toy Factory.
The
farm. The weather? Spring? Fourth Noreaster? What's up? The minute I think I
can get out into the fields along comes 4 inches of snow. The boss (Joan) says
just plant the stuff, so it looks like scallions, salad lettuce, and spinach
will go in the tunnel this week, along with an early crop of radishes. I do
have the irrigation water up and running so that makes things a lot easier. The
pea seeds are in just need some compost and a little kelp meal to add to the
soil and we'll be off and running. Thankfully we are going into late March and
the sun is really nice right now. I'll be doing another season with a big push
on soil health. I really believe in the value of rich, healthy soil to give us
those nutrient rich crops. My rototiller has become the tool of last resort.
Many correlations between soil health and our health. We have to nurture both!
So,
since I feel we are moving back to the farm this week, the buying club will
open for sales this weekend. Lots of chicken and eggs to go with the last of
the storage crops. Pork is still available, but some cuts are selling out. Raw
milk, salmon, beet kavas and sauerkraut are all still available also.
And
2018 CSA shares are selling quick, but still available, let your friends know.
Be
well!
farmer
Don
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