30 May
Farm Journal – week of
May 21 2017 – May 27 2017
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Because of the uncertainty of David’s health we have decided to give up our plot at Catawba. If David gets laid up for a while I can do the work around here and not have to worry about getting a ride over the mountain.
David planted some of the potatoes, which were intended for Catawba, next to the main tomato patch and a flat area below this patch.
Weekly Chores –
Hoeing all the patches and suckering and tying tomato plants .
30 May
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Lettuce Leaf Basil
What is coming to market?
Root Crops – spring onions
Plants – tomato plants – closeout sale
Fresh Herbs – Lettuce leaf basil, lemon balm and peppermint
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29 May
Don’t Forget
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27 May
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What is coming to market?
Root Crops – green onions
Plants – tomato plants, a few Red Marconi sweet pepper plants and non eatable Autumn Gold Sedum , Shamrock plants
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23 May
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What is coming to market?
Greens – a small quantity of red mustard, Russian kale and tender collards
Root Crops – spring onions and scapes
Plants – tomato plants
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20 May
Farm Journal – week of
May 14 2017 – May 20 2017
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We had our first groundhog attack this week, it hit the cabbage. David recovered the cabbage with netting; it was covered in the spring to protect the tender seedlings and uncovered when they got bigger so it would be easier to hoe around them and water. Big Mistake! We thought recovering them with netting would work but the damn groundhog found a way under it. Stay tuned for latest report.
After harvesting onions for market David tilled the ground and filled the empty space with Roma beans.
The Contenders growing next to them are in full bloom. We should have beans in a few weeks.
The Blackberries are in full bloom as well.
20 May
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What is growing?
Roma Beans———
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What is coming to market?
Root Crops – green onions
Plants – cucumbers, squash, cantaloupe and tomato plants
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17 May
Farm Journal – week of
May 7 2017 – May 13 2017
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After several days the rain finally stopped. David started staking the tomato plants. The grass between the rows kept him from sinking in the mud.
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After David put in several, I started to sucker and tie the plants to the stakes.
16 May
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Greens – Japanese Red Mustard, Russian Kale and collards
Root Crops – spring onions and radishes
Plants – cucumber, squash and tomato plants
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14 May
Whenever we need a ride our eldest, Matthew, shows up without complaint. Several years ago, our middle son, Lucas, paid off our mortgage and his help with farm chores has been documented in our Farm Journal posts. The range and computer we use in our home were purchased by our youngest son Tristan.
My sons are great; who could ask for anything more. I do not need special recognition on Mother’s Day or any special gifts. My boys are my special gift.
Thanks Guys
Mom
