Hello farm members,
GARDEN NEWS
Well I just got back from walking the dog and visiting the garden. The plants are doing very well, with just a few minor exceptions. We lost some chard leaves to hail but the chickens thought they were tasty. Most of the beans are either producing beans like mad or blooming. The shell bean soybeans are still in bloom and look really happy, except for one variety called Black Coco. I don't know what's up with them but the leaves are small and yellowish. The actual beans look fine though. The new mesclun and leaf lettuce is up and I planted more Chinese cabbage and radicchio yesterday. Isn't amazing how even the names of plants evoke tastiness?
At the back of the garden there is a pumpkin patch that seems to want to take over the planet. The baby corn plants are doing fine, green, lush and healthy. I guess in general we have been really lucky in regard to pests and disease in the garden this year. So far even the deer and woodchucks have done only minor damage. Keep your fingers crossed.
In the weeks to come there will be crab apples, cucumbers and sweet peppers and some tomatoes. Unfortunately, I didn't get as many tomatoes and peppers planted this year as I had planned (and no eggplant) so although there will be some for salads, there will not be enough for putting up for winter. Right now the tomatoes and peppers are full sized and ripening... There may very well be cukes for pickles though, if you are interested in that. At some point there should be some fall brassicas - broccoli, cauliflower, kolrabi and cabbage. An shell beans and soy beans.
Right now my main focus in the garden (besides planting and planting) is to prepare more ground for 2009. I am extending both vegetable gardens and making 3 new spaces. Lots of work but I am really looking forward to having more planting room.
Remember to check the blog for details about what's in your share each week and perhaps, recipes.
Please do send me your favorite vegetable recipes and I will post them at the blog. Thanks!
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THIS WEEK'S DELIVERY
mesclun (for sure this week)
Rapa turnip greens
chard
summer squashes - mostly zucchini
baby carrots and/or beets
beans
red onions
bouquet
Laura
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