Field Notes

Feb. 2011

2011 has arrived and we are starting to plant in the greenhouses. With all this snow, it is hard to believe in a few months the grass will be greening and plants will be emerging from the ground. February is a busy month for us. We spent the beginning of the month cleaning greenhouses and fixing the benches. We have spent the 2nd week of the month planting leeks, onions, shallots, scallions and pansies. They will pop up out of the soil filled with life in a few days. I love the anticipation. By the end of the month, we will have our first batch of perennials planted. We'll be looking for those roots to push out lush green tops after a matter of days. It is great to smell the soil in the greenhouses and feel the moisture on my skin. The warmth takes the winter's chill from my bones. It is that first bit of hope that spring is near and soon we will be farming.

Our chickens are in a greenhouse for the winter and have been producing quite a number of eggs per day. Many people have asked where they can buy them. We are here at the farm most weekday mornings to sell them to you. City Feed and Supply has them at their Center St. Location for the winter. If you want them prepared for you, Vee Vee is serving our eggs with their weekly meals and brunch. If you have not had a meal with Vee Vee yet, you need to. They are one of the restaurants that we work with during the growing season. The talented kitchen, wait and bar staff are sure to bring you a top notch dinning experience.

CSA shares are selling fast and we would like to accommodate every one who wants one. Visit our CSA page to download the sign-up and agreement forms. There you will also find many answers to the simple questions about our CSA. If you want to know more, please feel free to email me and I will guide you through our program. Updates to the CSA page will follow soon to give a better list about what to see in the box and the events we are planning over the upcoming season.

There is so much more about to happen on the farm! Please look for more to follow.

Farmer Jim