05/18/2010 (6:42 am)
Break in the Rain, Greenhouse Finally Fixed and CSA Season is Here!
Well, the rain has finally stopped (for now) and I’m hoping it will be dry enough by this afternoon to actually get something done outside. We are really behind in planting because it’s been too wet to get anything in the ground. I’ll be trying to play catch up on weeding and seeding for as long as the rain holds off, since we’re expecting more rain the rest of this week. Usually farmers love the rain … right now, I’ve had enough. It’s a good thing I have a good pair of mud boots!
Thankfully Sunday there was a break in the wind, too. After the greenhouse collapsed during the massive wind storm we had, Arcenio was quick to get the structure back up. However the wind wouldn’t cooperate and we hadn’t been able to get the plastic back on. All the seedlings and flowers were relegated to the garage and the sun porch; less than ideal conditions. But Sunday the wind was nonexistent and the plastic went back on the greenhouse. I’m now in the process of putting the tables back up and moving all the plants back into their proper home. Woohoo!
And I’m happy to say the time has come. This week starts our 2010 CSA season. The pick up schedule is as follows:
Wednesday: Lee’s Summit Farmer’s Market, 8am to noon. We will be located four spots from the end at the southwest corner of the lot.
Thursday: Belton Farmer’s Market, 4pm to 7pm. The market has not started yet, but we will be in the parking places where the market is normally held on Loop Rd. If the weather is nice, we will have our table set up. If it’s nasty, we’ll be sitting in the back of the truck with your share.
Friday: On the farm, 4pm to 7pm. We will either be under the farm stand by the greenhouse or have your shares waiting for you on the porch. Weave your way through the chickens to the door!
Saturday: Lee’s Summit Farmer’s Market, 8am to noon. We will be located three spaces from the end in the northeast corner of the lot.
Of course, those of you that aren’t part of the CSA can still come and see us during those times and check out what else we have to offer. We’ll have chicken and eggs available at all locations. We’ll also be at the VA Medical Center Farmer’s Market beginning this week. The market there runs from 7am to noonish. Of course, they’re predicting rain on Thursday so bring an umbrella.
We’re looking forward to another successful season full of farm fresh goodies. Leafy greens are coming in nicely along with green onions and radishes. Cabbage is strong, strawberries are just about ready and I’m excited to start pulling all this good stuff!
Until next time!
~Karin
