The high tunnel frame is up!!! April 7th. We were getting all set to cover it with the poly when the winds kicked up.
The remaining 20ft of the high tunnel going up on our property, off the end of the hen house; soon to be the "potting shed"
A sea of kales.
Inside the potting shed, the new work horse and putting up the frame of the high tunnel.
Daily visits from a herd of deer, munching on the leftover corn now that the snow has finally melted, reminds us that these majestic animals can also be detrimental to crops. For now we enjoy their presence, and tracking their footprints through the mud.
We have been very busy here staying on schedule with seeding on top of many other tasks such as cleaning out the barn for better utilization of the space, fencing for goats and chickens, constructing our high tunnel, filling out paperwork for farmer's markets and keeping up with emails, accounting and advertising.
We will be contacting work share members soon with all the info needed to start fulfilling hours, and start concentrating on narrowing the drop site locations for ease of delivery. Some of our sites may be subject to change due to low numbers at certain drop sites. If we find this applies to you, you will be contacted. If you have selected a build a pod option, please let us know where you have in mind. We have had requests for a drop site near the Clay Liverpool areas, and would like to find a place perhaps near Rt 31 to cater to Liverpool, Clay and Baldwinsville members. We have added a new drop site for the Downtown/ Westside of Syracuse area at Edge Strength and Fitness on West Genesee St.
We are all geared up to start getting crops in the ground, waiting for some spots to dry up a bit. However with the high tunnel up we will start planting in there this week. We will be planting spinach, scallions, radishes and some salad greens to start with. With the spring getting off to such a slow start and snow in the forecast for Tuesday, we are cautiously optimistic that it will stay warm and we won't have to be moving row covers too much in the early spring!
With more seeds to start in the coming two weeks; cucumbers, summer squashes, and winter squash, we are also transplanting tomatoes and basil, peppers, eggplant, and soon will be putting the beautiful kales and swiss chard in the ground. Celery and Celeriac have been started along with Pac Choi and more lettuce, leeks and brussels sprouts. In early May we will planting Asparagus for harvests in coming seasons.
We have been very busy here staying on schedule with seeding on top of many other tasks such as cleaning out the barn for better utilization of the space, fencing for goats and chickens, constructing our high tunnel, filling out paperwork for farmer's markets and keeping up with emails, accounting and advertising.
We will be contacting work share members soon with all the info needed to start fulfilling hours, and start concentrating on narrowing the drop site locations for ease of delivery. Some of our sites may be subject to change due to low numbers at certain drop sites. If we find this applies to you, you will be contacted. If you have selected a build a pod option, please let us know where you have in mind. We have had requests for a drop site near the Clay Liverpool areas, and would like to find a place perhaps near Rt 31 to cater to Liverpool, Clay and Baldwinsville members. We have added a new drop site for the Downtown/ Westside of Syracuse area at Edge Strength and Fitness on West Genesee St.
We are all geared up to start getting crops in the ground, waiting for some spots to dry up a bit. However with the high tunnel up we will start planting in there this week. We will be planting spinach, scallions, radishes and some salad greens to start with. With the spring getting off to such a slow start and snow in the forecast for Tuesday, we are cautiously optimistic that it will stay warm and we won't have to be moving row covers too much in the early spring!
With more seeds to start in the coming two weeks; cucumbers, summer squashes, and winter squash, we are also transplanting tomatoes and basil, peppers, eggplant, and soon will be putting the beautiful kales and swiss chard in the ground. Celery and Celeriac have been started along with Pac Choi and more lettuce, leeks and brussels sprouts. In early May we will planting Asparagus for harvests in coming seasons.
High tunnel covered with a little help from our friends at Grindstone Farm. April 11th.
Although the High Tunnel and Tractor were purchased via a very low interest loan from the USDA's FSA loan program, it was only made possible from the support from our CSA members, family and friends. Not only have our members help start the season, but start a whole new farm. We are very excited for the season to start and grow with our members. We hope to meet many of you and welcome folks to come visit the farm. It is your farm too! Just call and let us know if you'd like to come see the farm or lend a hand.
For your historical update we have uncovered a large patch of fiddle heads. If you've never tried them, you may have the chance. Usually they are ready for harvest just before asparagus, so they most likely won't end up in CSA shares, but we will have them available at the CNY Regional Market as soon as they are ready!
We are looking forward to the warmer weather and getting the season underway. The hens are also excited to see the ground again, as you can clearly see from this picture of Chicken Bliss, taken by our daughter Gavriel.
Although the High Tunnel and Tractor were purchased via a very low interest loan from the USDA's FSA loan program, it was only made possible from the support from our CSA members, family and friends. Not only have our members help start the season, but start a whole new farm. We are very excited for the season to start and grow with our members. We hope to meet many of you and welcome folks to come visit the farm. It is your farm too! Just call and let us know if you'd like to come see the farm or lend a hand.
For your historical update we have uncovered a large patch of fiddle heads. If you've never tried them, you may have the chance. Usually they are ready for harvest just before asparagus, so they most likely won't end up in CSA shares, but we will have them available at the CNY Regional Market as soon as they are ready!
We are looking forward to the warmer weather and getting the season underway. The hens are also excited to see the ground again, as you can clearly see from this picture of Chicken Bliss, taken by our daughter Gavriel.
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