Wednesday, April 29

its raining, its pouring


The greenhouse is filling up out here. Hundreds of plants waiting for a chance to get into the fields. We've been delayed in our planting due to the outrageous rains this spring. Terry was able to plow the rye under a few nights ago before this week's rains, thankfully. So when we do have enough sunshine to dry things up, we will be busy bees. Little plants just waiting include: tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, squash, lettuce, parsley, kohlrabi, cabbage, cucumbers.

Last week we were fortunate to have a few groups come out and put some volunteer hours in while the sun was shining. Leeks, onions, broccoli, and potatoes all got planted. And later in the week carrots, snow peas, radishes, spinach.
For the livestock update...Walter the rooster is not fairing well these days. His harem has evidently not been appreciating his ever watchful eye and has begun picking at some wounds on his wings. Constant nibbling has created this nasty bloody mess that Terry has to cover with pine tar. Disgusting.

2 comments:

Alaina said...

I love hearing what is going on in the green house and on the farm! The picture tour was great - maybe we can come visit sometime and have a tour? :) Miss you...I need to give you a call...unfortunately phone time is a little rare these days. :)

Kristi said...

So what exactly is kohlrabi?
Wish I could come play in the dirt for a few days with you!