Good Day At The Market

Well, market day went well on Saturday.  Not a lot of people when the horn sounded at 08:00 but the crowd picked up by 09:00.  Gratefully, I sold out by 11:15.  After market, I went home to till up soil, spread manure, and plant again.  At this time of year, I’m starting to plant the spinach, beets, and carrots for the fall/winter.  Soon, I’ll be planting lettuce when space opens up in the beds.

I’ll be hitting the road once again on September 8th.  This time, to  the San Francisco area to ride bulls at the  rodeo in La Honda, CA.  Having a great time with all the wonderful folks at the different rodeos.

Celery Time

It’s that time of year once again when the celery is ready to be pulled.  In spite of the dry spell in mid-July, it did well.  I’ll be bringing some of those to sell at the Ligonier Country Market tomorrow, Saturday August 27th from 08:00 until noon.  See you there!

Home Again!

Lately, I’ve been feeling a bit like a bouncy ball…going from one place to another.  After being away from the farm for a few days, it’s nice to be home again!  Had a great time competing in and working at the rodeo in Chicago.  The rain up there last Saturday was incredible!  The arena was a complete mess.  Fortunately, nobody got injured and by the second day of the rodeo, the arena dried out well.

Donated produce to the Crooked Creek Watershed Association last week before I left for Chicago.  The group sells produce at the Indiana, PA farmer’s market to raise funds for the good work they’re doing in protecting that watershed.

Busy trying to play “catch up” with my duties around the farm.
I’m getting ready now for my next market day at the Ligonier Country Market on Saturday August 27th.

Summer Is Moving Right Along

Can it be??  It’s already mid-August?  Summer is flying around here.  Got the fall snow peas sown during the first week of August.  I’ve been sowing beets, carrots, napa, and collards by my early August deadline.  Before you know it, the tunnels will be up, it’ll be getting chilly,  and I’ll be thinking wistfully of beautiful tomatoes, warm from the sun.

Speaking of summer flying…The Mother Earth News Fair is coming up next month.  Already??!!  Yup, time sure does fly!   I’m looking forward to speaking at the fair.   Check it out at:

http://www.motherearthnews.com/fair/SevenSprings.aspx

And, if you haven’t seen it yet, check out the documentary short about Fortiter Farm at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cyhqnHMZ60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What a week!

After getting back from the rodeo in Detroit, things really backed up on the farm!  Thank goodness we got some rain in my short absence.  Market day on Saturday July 30th was great.  Weather was clear too.  So great to see everyone again!  Here’s a shot of the stand on July 30th Ligonier Country Market before selling began.  And, a shot of myself  at home laughing, thinking about how much fun I had at the rodeo.  Can’t wait til the next one!