Hello members!
These days, the transition from sun to rain (and back to sun!) means that it is again time to turn in some crops and time to sow more cover crop seed. This last week included exactly that in preparation for some wet weather. Additionally, we’ve started harvesting and curing some of our delicata winter squash and are still working on getting all the remaining potatoes out of the ground before it gets too wet.
At this time of year, we are finding that there is a bit more time to spend on activities other than harvesting vegetables. Here is what some of the folks here on the farm have going on:
One farmer here, Joanne, has been working on a side project selecting and saving seeds. She’s been busy hauling dry beans into the greenhouse and we’ve all had a chance to trial some of her melon that she is trying to grow in this climate.
Matt and Teresa as well as Noah have been growing corn the last few seasons. After a nixtamalization process, we’ve made some of the most delicious cornbreads and tortillas!
Matt and Teresa have also been harvesting chanterelles recently and came back from the woods with an enormous load last weekend to share.
Clair has been making apple pies. Many each week. It’s fabulous. And when the oven is not being used for apple pie, Elena or Matt have it filled with breads and muffins.
And of course, lots of folks have been heading up to the mountains for hiking or biking day trips or overnight adventures.
Without the large social gatherings that we are accustomed to at this time of year, everyone is finding ways to fill the time in a meaningful way and enjoying some of the other aspects of autumn that often get lost to gatherings and potlucks. We hope you too are finding ways to enjoy these fall days and keeping your oven hot.
Enjoy your share!
Anna
