Spring always has the power to bring hope. Is having cold winters a bad thing? I am not sure. It causes quite a few issues on the farm but there are always silver linings. The hope is that the cold temperatures have killed off the spring pests and given the plants a fighting chance.
Spring also brings surprises - an Orchid plant that was given as a gift bloomed. I am a little wary of delicate plants like Orchids but it took growing one to realize they are pretty hardy. They need to be watered occasionally, like once every 2-3 weeks, and pretty much left alone.
Nature has its own unique way of fixing things if we let it. Spring is the time when this is most evident. The trees start to green out, the grass, and the spring feathery visitors to the farm begin to come.
The farm starts to get into a rhythm with starting seeds, preparing the beds outside, and planting in the tunnel. Some of the plants that survived the cold winter are ready for harvest now.
Kale, Spinach, Lettuce, Chard, Beets, and Radish have been sown and will be ready for harvest in a couple of weeks.
Vegetables: What is available for sale?
Right now we have Kale and Chard.
Eggs: We have eggs.