WOW! We had a wonderful turnout at farm day on Saturday, a huge thank you to all who attended. I got some great pictures, I have to figure out how to get them from my phone to the blog now. Maybe later today when I have my hubby to play tech support.
The potato bugs are in full force at the farm, munching happily away on the egg plants. The family is working hard to keep them down. They have been hand picking, but it appears it may be time for more drastic measures. Some of our visiting members gave some great suggestions on how to deal with pests this week, it seems they might be worth a try. As a last resort, there is an organic chemical on hand at the farm that can be used if all appears to be at risk of being lost. The potatoes weren't overwhelmed just yet, but had a few bugs started.
The list of items for the boxes this week was given to me verbally on Saturday as we toured the gardens. I am sorry, but I can't remember it, for some reason. I should have written it down.
I know that these items are very close, and likely to be in the box:
Zucchini
Summer Squash
a bit more salad greens
*maybe* tomatoes...the first ones are turning, the question is whether there are enough for everyone just now
cucumbers!
green beans
Sadly, the peas are about done. There probably won't be anymore this year. They were plentiful when in season, though!
For those who missed farm day, don't be too sad. We are discussing the option of another one... not sure how seriously, though, as the Lambrights have another wedding coming at the farm. We thought it might be fun to have one during watermelon season and have fresh watermelon for a treat! You are also welcome to plan a trip to the farm any time, just give me a call or send me an email.
Lastly, the Lambright's oldest daughter at home, Katie has let it be known that since she will be getting married in just a month, it is time for her to do something to get her and her husband to be started. She is offering fresh baked bread and a few other items that you can order through me each week, for delivery the following week. I will have to get prices and details tomorrow.
Hope to see many of you this week!
Stacy
Monday, July 26, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Weekly update: July 20th
Greetings dear members and friends!
This week is going to be a very busy one! Farm day is this Saturday, we hope to see you all there! If you need directions or info, please call me or email me (Stacy!) this week. I will be gone most every day, so be patient if you send me an email.
I am going to keep the words very short this week, so that I can get to bed early.
The Lambright Family thanks you all for your patience these first many weeks! The garden that has been giving everyone (a total of 50 boxes now!) their great green foods these past weeks was planted in the *very* early spring, intended for their family, while we still had just a handful of members signed up. The frost never came as we all feared, and the garden continued to grow. At some point, it was decided there was plenty there for the shares that were signed up and paid at about that time (May 1st, if you will remember) plus the family's needs. NEVER did we expect to to reach 50 members in our first season. These past boxes have been lighter than we would expect, but it was decided that since the weather was good, and the garden was bountiful, the food had to be shared rather than wait for the big planting. Interestingly, John mentioned recently that almost half of our members paid AFTER May 1st, so planting was a bit tricky this year, not knowing how much would be sold. We are just now seeing the first planted crops that were planted according to the size of our CSA! The green beans are in full swing. The zucchini are expanding constantly as they soak up the sun and rain! The cucumbers are just about there. Tomatoes are closer.
We are thrilled that you have held on through these lean weeks. There are some disappointments, as we mentioned last week with the broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kohlrabi. The family is looking into whether this was a seed issue, or something with the soil. They have more planted that looks great, so we won't lose out for the year, but won't have as much as was originally hoped.
This week, the boxes are likely to have:
cabbage
green beans
kale
onions
more potatoes?
a bit more lettuce
peas (we are getting to the end of some of them, sadly)
zucchini?
yellow squash?
first peppers?
as you have noticed, a few items have question marks. They are items that are hoped for, but may not have enough to fill all the boxes, and may have to be dropped until next week or the week after.
We would love to hear from you if you are considering attending the farm day!
Signing off for now!
Stacy
This week is going to be a very busy one! Farm day is this Saturday, we hope to see you all there! If you need directions or info, please call me or email me (Stacy!) this week. I will be gone most every day, so be patient if you send me an email.
I am going to keep the words very short this week, so that I can get to bed early.
The Lambright Family thanks you all for your patience these first many weeks! The garden that has been giving everyone (a total of 50 boxes now!) their great green foods these past weeks was planted in the *very* early spring, intended for their family, while we still had just a handful of members signed up. The frost never came as we all feared, and the garden continued to grow. At some point, it was decided there was plenty there for the shares that were signed up and paid at about that time (May 1st, if you will remember) plus the family's needs. NEVER did we expect to to reach 50 members in our first season. These past boxes have been lighter than we would expect, but it was decided that since the weather was good, and the garden was bountiful, the food had to be shared rather than wait for the big planting. Interestingly, John mentioned recently that almost half of our members paid AFTER May 1st, so planting was a bit tricky this year, not knowing how much would be sold. We are just now seeing the first planted crops that were planted according to the size of our CSA! The green beans are in full swing. The zucchini are expanding constantly as they soak up the sun and rain! The cucumbers are just about there. Tomatoes are closer.
We are thrilled that you have held on through these lean weeks. There are some disappointments, as we mentioned last week with the broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and kohlrabi. The family is looking into whether this was a seed issue, or something with the soil. They have more planted that looks great, so we won't lose out for the year, but won't have as much as was originally hoped.
This week, the boxes are likely to have:
cabbage
green beans
kale
onions
more potatoes?
a bit more lettuce
peas (we are getting to the end of some of them, sadly)
zucchini?
yellow squash?
first peppers?
as you have noticed, a few items have question marks. They are items that are hoped for, but may not have enough to fill all the boxes, and may have to be dropped until next week or the week after.
We would love to hear from you if you are considering attending the farm day!
Signing off for now!
Stacy
Monday, July 12, 2010
Weekly update
Well, since we got off schedule last week with the update due to the 4th of July holiday carrying over to Monday, I have a bit more length to the update this week!
This week, the boxes should start feeling a bit heavier! The first green beans were ready on Friday of last week in the garden, we are hoping there are enough to give everyone a good, healthy handful each for this first week. Last week, it appeared they were going to be a few weeks away yet, we have been pleasantly surprised. Zucchini are also peaking out from under those big leaves, ready to make their grand entry.
With the picking of the beans being a bit more time consuming, there *MAY* be delays this week. I hope to do my best to get on the road quickly, but picking sometimes takes longer than my driving can make up for.
We can't thank you enough for all of your patience and kindness these past few weeks. Things are looking brighter for the coming weeks, as long as the weather cooperates!
DON'T FORGET THE FARM DAY! July 24th, from 1-4pm, at the farm! Look for a flyer in your boxes!
Stacy
and the note from last week that came after our first deliveries:
From the Gardens,
Another sweltering day full of haying. Yes, summer is here in all its warmth and deadlines. Haying is taking a lot of our time these weeks and the weeds will have to wait.
Things are growing! Summer squash are beginning to bloom. Green beans are almost there. Cucumbers and cauliflower are almost mature. Raspberries are ripe.
Our first planting of cauliflower, broccoli, and cabbage was a total flop. We're puzzled as to what would have cause our problems, but are hearing more whiffs that the seed source was not true on a few of these items. Cabbage didn't form any heads, and the broccoli went from leaves to bolting in one leap, with no heads formed. The next planting looks better.
Expect the produce to have a more limp, wilted look with the transportation as the weather gets warmer. Chill it to revive it if necessary.
John
We hope to have the following items in the boxes this week:
(remember, the contents may not be exactly as listed due to last minute changes or reduced production)
*Green Beans
*Zucchini
*Spinach
*Lettuce (both loose leaf and head, hopefully!)
*Onions
*Peas (snap and shell, hopefully!)
*Cauliflower
*Raspberries
**we are watching closely for the first young potatoes, they may not be this week, but hopefully soon! Last week they were roughly the size of ping pong balls.
This week, the boxes should start feeling a bit heavier! The first green beans were ready on Friday of last week in the garden, we are hoping there are enough to give everyone a good, healthy handful each for this first week. Last week, it appeared they were going to be a few weeks away yet, we have been pleasantly surprised. Zucchini are also peaking out from under those big leaves, ready to make their grand entry.
With the picking of the beans being a bit more time consuming, there *MAY* be delays this week. I hope to do my best to get on the road quickly, but picking sometimes takes longer than my driving can make up for.
We can't thank you enough for all of your patience and kindness these past few weeks. Things are looking brighter for the coming weeks, as long as the weather cooperates!
DON'T FORGET THE FARM DAY! July 24th, from 1-4pm, at the farm! Look for a flyer in your boxes!
Stacy
and the note from last week that came after our first deliveries:
From the Gardens,
Another sweltering day full of haying. Yes, summer is here in all its warmth and deadlines. Haying is taking a lot of our time these weeks and the weeds will have to wait.
Things are growing! Summer squash are beginning to bloom. Green beans are almost there. Cucumbers and cauliflower are almost mature. Raspberries are ripe.
Our first planting of cauliflower, broccoli, and cabbage was a total flop. We're puzzled as to what would have cause our problems, but are hearing more whiffs that the seed source was not true on a few of these items. Cabbage didn't form any heads, and the broccoli went from leaves to bolting in one leap, with no heads formed. The next planting looks better.
Expect the produce to have a more limp, wilted look with the transportation as the weather gets warmer. Chill it to revive it if necessary.
John
We hope to have the following items in the boxes this week:
(remember, the contents may not be exactly as listed due to last minute changes or reduced production)
*Green Beans
*Zucchini
*Spinach
*Lettuce (both loose leaf and head, hopefully!)
*Onions
*Peas (snap and shell, hopefully!)
*Cauliflower
*Raspberries
**we are watching closely for the first young potatoes, they may not be this week, but hopefully soon! Last week they were roughly the size of ping pong balls.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Weekly Update, July 6th!
Due to the holiday, most of the update from the farm will be late. My letter should arrive today, after I pick up the boxes for today's delivery.
I walked the gardens last week with Edna, many of the plants are looking great. Small tomatoes are formed, teeny tiny cucumbers are starting, there are buds on the green bean plants! All is not so pretty and bright in the garden, though, the broccoli and first cabbages seem to be growing plant, but not any "fruit" yet, and we are cautiously waiting signs of real growth. The radishes are about at their end, there are so many worms popping up. This is part of the life cycle of radishes once the weather is warm, sadly.
***Thursday deliveries, please note: Due to family needs, our host family will be out of town, and has arranged for a substitute to help with that location. We are working on an EARLIER pick up time for that day only! Watch your email for details!
That's all for now, I have no idea what is in the boxes this week until I see them :o)
Stacy
I walked the gardens last week with Edna, many of the plants are looking great. Small tomatoes are formed, teeny tiny cucumbers are starting, there are buds on the green bean plants! All is not so pretty and bright in the garden, though, the broccoli and first cabbages seem to be growing plant, but not any "fruit" yet, and we are cautiously waiting signs of real growth. The radishes are about at their end, there are so many worms popping up. This is part of the life cycle of radishes once the weather is warm, sadly.
***Thursday deliveries, please note: Due to family needs, our host family will be out of town, and has arranged for a substitute to help with that location. We are working on an EARLIER pick up time for that day only! Watch your email for details!
That's all for now, I have no idea what is in the boxes this week until I see them :o)
Stacy
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