We understand some of our friends are having another difficult season with too much rain. It is a helpless feeling when the weather doesn't even give you a chance to do what you need to do.
We are grateful that, thus far, the weather for us has been pretty good. Just enough rain to keep things going, but not so much that we can't get back into the fields and do the work we want to do. In fact, a good friend of ours stopped by and saw our fields and remarked "Hm. A *lot* more is planted this year than last." In short, things look far better and the farmers are much more hopeful and positive. We're quite pleased that he noticed.
Just to give some of you more background - check out our June posts from 2010. Scroll to the bottom and read up so you get things chronologically. You can see a theme that we were having a little difficulty getting into the fields early in the month - and it just got progressively worse.
Last night's little storm that woke us up in the middle of the night was reminiscent of *several nights* last spring and summer. It's no wonder we struggled so much. Not only were we stressed about difficult working conditions, we weren't getting the sleep we needed.
But, even then, we reminded ourselves to do our best to stay positive and be grateful. Look at all of the wonderful things that happened last June.
And this June, things are much better. And after a quick look back, I'll remember to give thanks for all of the good things this month brings us.
This is one of the best springs- in terms of quantity/quality and variety of food- in the 5 years we have been in your CSA. This spring, in my opinion, is not starting our "slow" like it normally does. Our large share has been filling a full big bag each time. Well done! (To each of you, and the weather!)
ReplyDeleteYay! Here's hoping we can keep it going. We'll certainly do our part. Ok plants - you hear it - they want more!
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