This Week In GFF
Don't know if it still exists, but I used to watch TWIB (This Week In Baseball). It was usually a recap of events. We'll steal the idea, but use to cover what we anticipate for the upcoming week.
Sunday
Ok ok. So this one is a look in the rear view mirror. Tammy and I managed to put in a decent day of work. Cucumber seedlings in, pumpkin seedlings in, etc etc. But, the real winner was the 4 tenths of an inch of rain over night. The thunder and lightning and wind did decide to wait until about 12:45 AM to arrive though. So, another night with abbreviated sleep.
Monday
Today's a paperwork day for Rob. Tammy is off to get another 1.5 ton of feed for birds. Looks like some high tunnel work as well.
Reminder - if you pick up on Tuesday and you want to reserve eggs - get that email sent to Tammy!
Speaking of birds - BROILERS (Chickens) will be processed on June 29 - a Friday. It is time to begin sending us orders for these birds. If you want them unfrozen, we will try to swing through Waverly for a pick up after we get them from the processor (Martzahn's in Greene)
Tuesday
CSA day for Waverly Group. This distribution is likely to be a little less impressive than the first one. But, that's the nature of the early shares. We anticipate some greens (kale in particular!) and radish. Should be some beet greens as Jeff Sage continues to thin the beets. We may not have garlic scapes this week.
Speaking of garlic - we're not liking what's going on with the garlic this season. We've never seen this situation before and are trying to figure it out. We'll keep you updated.
We also anticipate a larger 'on call' work crew Tuesday morning for weeding.
Wednesday
We're going to do 'everything' on Wednesday. Weed, plant, build. Etc. We need about four Wednesdays.
Note: we are looking at a Tom Sawyer Day Friday/Sat. However, if you wanted to come put in a little volunteer work at the farm - Wednesday would also be a good day. If you wish to do this, please let us know.
Tripoli members get their CSA shares for the week.
Cedar Falls/W'loo people who want eggs should have a note sent to Tammy by the end of the day Wednesday.
Thursday
Cedar Falls CSA distribution. We think we've managed so far to keep the spinach from bolting. So you should get your spinach this week (Waverly and Tripoli received spinach in Week 1). It is *possible* that some lettuce will be ready. The rain may well kick some things into gear.
Friday
If last week was any indication - Fridays are going to be our day for taking a deep breath. We'll still get things done *AND*
Tom Sawyer Day part I - Friday anytime between 1:30 pm and 6:00 pm. If you are here during the later portion, you could feel free to bring a 'picnic' supper with you. We can supply some iced tea or lemonade... Please let us know by the end of the day on Thus if you are interested and roughly when you hope to arrive.
This will be a work day - please don't come expecting a bunch of touring, etc. The weeds are currently small, but they are starting to get hold. We need some help to keep them under control.
Saturday
We do not have anything for the Farmers' Market at this time, so we will not be there. However, after you visit the farmers' market....
Tom Sawyer Day Part II - 9:00 am to Noon.
We found out last year that many of you appreciated a couple of time choices to come work at the farm. So, we are trying it again.
Remember, the only way we can make this work is if we know you are planning on heading this way. It makes it possible to gather tools and plan the activities.
Primary activities in for the Tom Sawyer Day (both parts)
1. Weeding
2. Painting the truck barn
3. planting some bushes and trees
If you have preferences about what you want to do, please tell us. Some activities depend entirely on who/how many, etc.
Don't know if it still exists, but I used to watch TWIB (This Week In Baseball). It was usually a recap of events. We'll steal the idea, but use to cover what we anticipate for the upcoming week.
Sunday
Ok ok. So this one is a look in the rear view mirror. Tammy and I managed to put in a decent day of work. Cucumber seedlings in, pumpkin seedlings in, etc etc. But, the real winner was the 4 tenths of an inch of rain over night. The thunder and lightning and wind did decide to wait until about 12:45 AM to arrive though. So, another night with abbreviated sleep.
Monday
Today's a paperwork day for Rob. Tammy is off to get another 1.5 ton of feed for birds. Looks like some high tunnel work as well.
Reminder - if you pick up on Tuesday and you want to reserve eggs - get that email sent to Tammy!
Speaking of birds - BROILERS (Chickens) will be processed on June 29 - a Friday. It is time to begin sending us orders for these birds. If you want them unfrozen, we will try to swing through Waverly for a pick up after we get them from the processor (Martzahn's in Greene)
Tuesday
CSA day for Waverly Group. This distribution is likely to be a little less impressive than the first one. But, that's the nature of the early shares. We anticipate some greens (kale in particular!) and radish. Should be some beet greens as Jeff Sage continues to thin the beets. We may not have garlic scapes this week.
Speaking of garlic - we're not liking what's going on with the garlic this season. We've never seen this situation before and are trying to figure it out. We'll keep you updated.
We also anticipate a larger 'on call' work crew Tuesday morning for weeding.
Wednesday
We're going to do 'everything' on Wednesday. Weed, plant, build. Etc. We need about four Wednesdays.
Note: we are looking at a Tom Sawyer Day Friday/Sat. However, if you wanted to come put in a little volunteer work at the farm - Wednesday would also be a good day. If you wish to do this, please let us know.
Tripoli members get their CSA shares for the week.
Cedar Falls/W'loo people who want eggs should have a note sent to Tammy by the end of the day Wednesday.
Thursday
Cedar Falls CSA distribution. We think we've managed so far to keep the spinach from bolting. So you should get your spinach this week (Waverly and Tripoli received spinach in Week 1). It is *possible* that some lettuce will be ready. The rain may well kick some things into gear.
Friday
If last week was any indication - Fridays are going to be our day for taking a deep breath. We'll still get things done *AND*
Tom Sawyer Day part I - Friday anytime between 1:30 pm and 6:00 pm. If you are here during the later portion, you could feel free to bring a 'picnic' supper with you. We can supply some iced tea or lemonade... Please let us know by the end of the day on Thus if you are interested and roughly when you hope to arrive.
This will be a work day - please don't come expecting a bunch of touring, etc. The weeds are currently small, but they are starting to get hold. We need some help to keep them under control.
Saturday
We do not have anything for the Farmers' Market at this time, so we will not be there. However, after you visit the farmers' market....
Tom Sawyer Day Part II - 9:00 am to Noon.
We found out last year that many of you appreciated a couple of time choices to come work at the farm. So, we are trying it again.
Remember, the only way we can make this work is if we know you are planning on heading this way. It makes it possible to gather tools and plan the activities.
Primary activities in for the Tom Sawyer Day (both parts)
1. Weeding
2. Painting the truck barn
3. planting some bushes and trees
If you have preferences about what you want to do, please tell us. Some activities depend entirely on who/how many, etc.
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