Rest, Thanks, and More Farm News
Hey good folks! I wanted to thank everyone who made it possible for Em and I to get away to the Coast for our 10th anniversary; ARI, Barb and Jerry, Dan and Jess, Katie and Chris, Adam and Bec, Josh, Sammy, Sandy, Jen, Michael, Manny...I hope I didn't forget anyone.
Em and I did the Allentown market and at the end, donated all of what was left to the A-town ecumenical food bank. We ate across the street from the market at the Brew Works (great beer and food) and left for the coast. When we got to our B&B in Cape May that evening, the owner met us and said, "Wow do you guys look tired. Go to bed and we'll square up in the morning!" That's how pathetic we must have looked. Anyway, the weather was great, the food was fantastic and our B&B was perfect for us. We rested wherever and whenever we wanted (no kids!!!!) and were confident the farm was in good hands. I brought a tote of mixed heriloom tomatoes and met a chef who was willing to trade us a gourmet dinner for the tomatoes. The restaurant is called Sean's and is facing the beach in Cape May. Highly recommended as he uses lots of local products and promotes organic dishes often.
Now we're back in the swing. We have 6 weeks left for the CSA and will likely do the markets as long as possible. I got a comment this weekend from a customer that they wish there were more greens. This has been a very tough summer for growing greens and for germination. We've lost over 1000 heads of lettuce and two huge beds of carrots never germinated. So we will have no carrots other than the heirlooms I have now. We were hoping on having lots for the restaurants, markets, CSA but the seeds simply didn't germinate due to the hot and dry conditions. Kale is right around the corner and spring mix is back this week. We'll also have late spinach. Pumpkins, acorn squash, butternuts, ornamental gourds all look good as do our savoy and red cabbages.
I am also seeding/planting the hoophouse for the fall and winter. We are hoping to extend our season to include lots of greens. We'll keep you posted.
So needless to say we are in full swing still. September is usually an extremely abundant time for the farm. Look for the changes on the market tables. Thank all of you for supporting us in so many ways. We look forward to a great late season of produce. Peace.
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