There really is no time like the present. And, the Present never last. A fleeting sort of time frame, and in most cases filled to overflowing with activity.

Since one toddler is plugged into the TV and contented, currently devoid of needs and the other one, still more baby than toddler (but dont tell him that) is quite in his nappy-time, I figure I have a few minutes in this Now, to blog about farming.

Sooo much has gone down lately it is hard to know where to begin. Time flies super sonic in spring and summer.

What has been planted? Good question. Without looking at our notes I will just list what comes to my tierd brain.

Potatoes: Five rows, each approx. 95 feet, of, I think three differnt varities.

Broccolli, Cauliflower, Kale, Cabbage, a green one and a purple one, Peas, beets, turnips, Mesclun, Lettuce, Spinach, Carrots, ...Well, looks like that is all I can think of presently.

What else has been added to the farm is ten rams. Pasturing at the Crooked Furrow for a few months to help with the mowing. The more they munch the tall grass the less we have to operate the tractor in the pasture.

Like I said; the Present is fleeting...

One of the presents my wife birthed for us is calling. Oh now two of them are in need again.

The moon is always out, errm well, at least part of it

The moon is out whenever Farmer Drew is in the field...


What does that mean? Any takers?

Thars plantings in dim thar furrows

The tractor is running hot and so is the sun on the back of my neck. Yahoo! I applied sun screen yesterday! Next step is to dust off the old straw hat to increase my personal SPF.

Poor old Farmer Drew lost his straw hat to the puppy. Rather, Pie munched and drug and shredded and scattered that old hat to ensure her old man had to get a new one. Reckon I ought to pick one up for the old boy seeing as how it is hard for him to get away these days. And it will only get more difficult and getting a hat on his own will be ever present on the "when I get a round to it" list.

Friday was a haapy day: We preped several beds and planted out the goods we had started as early as January 29! Broccoli is in the field!!

The fields look different this go-round: The rows are tilled and planted to follow the countour of the land. Aint nothing straight at a right angel down at the Crooked Furrow. This adjustment should allow for better irrigation, if not better then, more effective and even.

Also two newcomers have spent time working, helping on the Farm. Both said they would come again on a regular basis. Without jumping to hasty conclusions, we might just have or seasonal Team. That means the 4 of us will be at hand to harvest and cultivate and fill CSA boxes. I can see it now: A well oiled machine. Groovin'. Doin' it!

It's on, now.

Who is keeping track? Spring is sprung all around and sprining a bit more each day. Ground work has begun and Markets are open. Why, I planted peas today! Tomorrow should result in multipul rows of Brassicas planted out. Also many rows of salads and lettuce have been pushed out. There is no stopping it: Food time is nigh time. Set the good food mood, dude; outdoor planting is on, soaking up the sun and lengthing daylight gets the Farm growing.

It's a whole new ballgame

This blog has been very quite lately. Not that hasnt been a rambucious lot going on at the Farm. I mean, there has been A LOT going on in recent weeks. I am going to have to say that the most noteable is the acquisition of the Farm's new Business Manager. From office organization to marketing and sales, Catherine is on board and getting down to it! As she is so fond of saying, "it's handled." She is also fond of saying, "how about now?" Which is shorthand for stop procrastinating and get 'er did.

To our Farming Periodic Table she is a new element.

Thank you for your efforts, caring, and help, Honey. (It's ok. I can call her that. She is also my Wife.)

With an actual real-life "manager" our game is stepped up, taken to a new level...it is a whole new ball game.