This promises to be an exciting year for our market. We're exploring the possibility of a third market day in another location and maybe even a couple of Sunday markets. It's a big world out there!

Linda's Gardens - 11 Feb 2010

I noticed today while watering my seed trays that some of the lettuce has already germinated!!

Linda's Gardens - Feb 9th, 2010

This afternoon I seeded lettuce, onions, and cauliflower in our little germination greenhouse (which we keep in our barn). I then went down to the south high tunnel where Jim was working on installing new ceiling fans. While taking a short break with him, I remembered I hadn't yet dug the gladiola' that were planted ...in there last summer.
So, I got the fork and dug them up and brought them up to the house to dry out.

While out in the high tunnel, we noticed a number of dandelions growing with a number of them getting ready to bloom.

The south side of the high tunnel (inside) was wet about 3' in from the snow melting and soaking into the soil.

No cheese again today. Forecast bad weather has scared off my assistant, who was bringing the milk.

It may not look much like market weather, but the ball is rolling. Our "growing" vendors are starting seeds and soaking up what sun there is in their greenhouses. Crafts vendors are sitting by the fire (well, at least I am) painting, drawing, knitting, finding new recipes. And those hard-working farmers with animals are tunneling through the snow to feed.

Our vendor meeting is coming up next week. We have lots of ideas to explore to expand, promote and improve our market.

Joan