Crops continue to ripen on the farm despite the drought conditions we are enduring. We had almost an inch of rain last week but are still way down in our rainfall for June and July. This week looks to be a real scorcher which should help to ripen the tomatoes, eggplants and peppers.
We rounded the corner to the half way mark on our CSA (week #9) and the flower shares have started. We still have space for flower shares if anyone wants to join. We will have lisianthus at the markets this week so come see us. There will be 10 stem bunches, 5 stem bunches, large bouquets and fairy bouquets. The very first of the cherry tomatoes may make their first appearance this weekend too!
Here are some things I have seen on the farm the last couple weeks…