Summer Memories

Greetings

What a season! I learned more about irrigation then I thought possible. I recently heard this was the hottest summer on record since 1913, having been in the heat/dry each day, I am inclined to believe it. A little of this October rain would have been welcomed.

I am sorry to see the interns leave each year and it seems we just begin to hit a stride at the end of the season. I am constantly learning and appreciating the unique relationship they bring to this farming journey. Unlike employees there is a very unique relationship. In many ways they are the heart of the farm, but they must learn a boatload of information in 4 months. In addition I am constantly learning from the fresh eyes they bring.

Our fields are being put to sleep for the winter. A cover crop has been planted where there was bear ground and all our irrigation wrapped up. There's still a few cold hardy crops standing their ground and the Brussels Sprouts are finally getting sweet, despite their small size. This last bout of cold, combined with the wet, has taken its toll on our Mesclun and spinach. Yet were still picking plenty of Kale, Bok Choi and Leeks. Unfortunately we didn't get our new greenhouse up in time for winter harvests, but its up now and we'll have any early start next year.

The walk-in cooler has lots of fresh veggies, beets, cabbage, parsnips, potatoes and more. Were definitely ready for another season at the Brattleboro Indoor Market. We will be there Saturdays , November and December, from 10-2pm. Come see us! Also there will be 2 winter markets in Bellows Falls. The Fridays before Thanksgiving and Xmas, from 3-7pm.  We will have lots of veggies and pork at all the markets.

Stay tuned for our winter produce bags.

CSA

If your interested in our CSA for 2011, drop me an email. We've had an incredible 2010 season and a great deal of interest. We are seriously thinking about adding a Putney delivery

 

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