The bugs are out

After a relatively cool May, the soil seems to have warmed up and the bugs are out. The first evidence was when we saw cucumber beetles attacking some seedlings, but thankfully a few days later we also noticed a healthy ladybug population. We are constantly being challenged by nature and realize that we can't control it.

Plant growth seems to be speeding up every week. The weeds grow at a faster pace than everything else, which also means that our workload is increasing dramatically. We're in good spirits and couldn't ask for a better office to work from!

Ladybug

Cucumber beetles

Early Growth and field update...

The plants are starting to grow at a steadier pace now that night time temperatures are getting warmer...

Spinach

Radish

Cabbage & Broccoli

Unfortunately the deer are somehow finding a way to get in the field even with the electric fence. Last week we found out that they munched on some of the peas, but we should be fine because we over-planted peas. We remain concerned as they seemed to have found their way in since yesterday's rain but did not eat anything.

Onions

We managed to get over 1,000 onions in the ground on wednesday; much more than we had anticipated. It was nice to have two CSA members help us, and they certainly made it possible to get all the onions planted in one day.

It looks like we're about to get some much needed rain, which will not only help the plants but will also give us some time to rest as well. There'll be lots of planting next week and we welcome any volunteers who would like to help out and experience farming.

May Farm Update

Plants are finally starting to grow as the soil continues to warm up. Many crops have already been planted: Pea, radish, turnip, beet, carrot, spinach, cilantro, potato, cabbage, broccoli, chard, parsley and lettuce. May will bring us great growing conditions as well as long days of work. The fruit of our labor and your support should start showing up on dinner tables sometime in June.

The bee hives are doing well and more balanced since Jack worked on them. It won't be too long until they start pollinating what will eventually become your food.