Rain. Good for the gardens, but not good for the human who has planting still to be done.
I finished plowing most of the gardens yesterday. Only have one more to go over again. Then, I must get down to some serious planting. Yes, I may have to plant in the rain. A farmers work is never done, and I can't take a day off just due to rain. It would be nice, but that would just put me days behind.
Still have to build the pig pen area too. The piglets will be coming soon. Only about two weeks. That gives me two weeks to finish all the gardens, which includes plowing and planting. Then on to building the pig pen and shelter, and the fence too.
Whew, I'm tired just thinking about it.
The Planting Season Has Begun
While most people were having BBQ's, or going to the beach, we were heading to the gardens and fields to get in our crops.
This Memorial Day weekend was a beautiful weekend, and we got alot done. The fields were plowed up, rows were made, and the planting began. So far, we have just a small portion of our organic heirloom veggies in the ground. To see a complete list of what we are planting this season you can visit Cloverleaf Farm.
Cloverleaf Farm specializes in organic heirloom produce and vegetables, and are proud to say we only sell what we grow. We do not buy from outside wholesalers as other farm stands do. When you buy from us, you can be assured that our produce is truly local.
This Memorial Day weekend was a beautiful weekend, and we got alot done. The fields were plowed up, rows were made, and the planting began. So far, we have just a small portion of our organic heirloom veggies in the ground. To see a complete list of what we are planting this season you can visit Cloverleaf Farm.
Cloverleaf Farm specializes in organic heirloom produce and vegetables, and are proud to say we only sell what we grow. We do not buy from outside wholesalers as other farm stands do. When you buy from us, you can be assured that our produce is truly local.
Cloverleaf Farm says Vote for Green Mountain Conservation Group
Cloverleaf Farm wants you to Vote for Green Mountain Conservation Group.
They are an amazing group who does wonderful conservation of natural resources in the towns of Ossipee Watershed in central Carroll County including the towns of Effingham, Freedom, Madison, Ossipee, Sandwich, and Tamworth.
Without their work, many lands would be developed and the watershed destroyed.
Vote for them now at brickfish.com
They are an amazing group who does wonderful conservation of natural resources in the towns of Ossipee Watershed in central Carroll County including the towns of Effingham, Freedom, Madison, Ossipee, Sandwich, and Tamworth.
Without their work, many lands would be developed and the watershed destroyed.
Vote for them now at brickfish.com
Vote for Green Mountain Conservation Group
The Green Mountain Conservation Group (GMCG) is a community-based, charitable organization dedicated to the protection and conservation of natural resources in the Ossipee Watershed in central Carroll County including the towns of Effingham, Freedom, Madison, Ossipee, Sandwich, and Tamworth. Founded in 1997, GMCG is a networking and referral resource for area residents concerned about land use issues in their communities. It encourages individual and small group activism based on common sense and non-confrontational approaches to resolving problems.
GMCG is applying for a grant to help with their current programs and to start new ones. You can help by visiting brickfish.com and voting for them. While you are there, you can leave a message or comment on the fantastic work they have done, and will keep on doing.
Vote for GMCG at brickfish.com
GMCG is applying for a grant to help with their current programs and to start new ones. You can help by visiting brickfish.com and voting for them. While you are there, you can leave a message or comment on the fantastic work they have done, and will keep on doing.
Vote for GMCG at brickfish.com
The Piglets are Coming, The Piglets are Coming
We thought for sure that we would not be getting our piglets this year. We have been looking around for months for someone who sells Tamworth Pigs. Tamworth pigs are a heritage breed of pig, and we had decided that since we sell heritage produce, and heritage chickens that we should stick with all heritage breed animals.
We had called or emailed several places, but most were to far away for us to go. Finally, someone suggested Remick Farm Museum. They told us that they had some Tamworth piglets for sale. I called about a month ago, but they had sold out of the first litter, and the second litter had a waiting list. I was bummed. I had her add our name to the waiting list just in case.
Today, we got the call that Sue the Sow had given birth to eight piglets. Everyone else on the list had already gotten their piglets and our name was next. I was so excited. I told her that we would take two....maybe 3.
Now, we have to build our pig pen. We hadn't even started since we figured we weren't getting any this year.
The piglets will be ready to come home the third week in June.
We had called or emailed several places, but most were to far away for us to go. Finally, someone suggested Remick Farm Museum. They told us that they had some Tamworth piglets for sale. I called about a month ago, but they had sold out of the first litter, and the second litter had a waiting list. I was bummed. I had her add our name to the waiting list just in case.
Today, we got the call that Sue the Sow had given birth to eight piglets. Everyone else on the list had already gotten their piglets and our name was next. I was so excited. I told her that we would take two....maybe 3.
Now, we have to build our pig pen. We hadn't even started since we figured we weren't getting any this year.
The piglets will be ready to come home the third week in June.
Crafty Kids
Today we started doing a program at the Effingham Library called Crafty Kids. Crafty Kids will be the second Saturday of each month, with special ones during the summer reading program.
Being that it is Mother's Day tomorrow, today's craft of course centered around making something for Mom. The kids had a choice of making a popsicle stick photo frame, or some jewelry out of dyed marcaroni. The kids did a great job coming up with all sorts of nice frames. We took their picture, and printed it out for them to insert into their newly made frame. They looked marvelous.
The next Crafty Kids is in June. This one will of course be stuff they can make for Dad's Day.
It is always great to see kids using their imagination.
Being that it is Mother's Day tomorrow, today's craft of course centered around making something for Mom. The kids had a choice of making a popsicle stick photo frame, or some jewelry out of dyed marcaroni. The kids did a great job coming up with all sorts of nice frames. We took their picture, and printed it out for them to insert into their newly made frame. They looked marvelous.
The next Crafty Kids is in June. This one will of course be stuff they can make for Dad's Day.
It is always great to see kids using their imagination.
Spring Planting Has Begun
Our green house is full of trays waiting for the seeds to sprout. I haven't even ordered my seeds from Johnny's yet and the green house is full. We are planning a trip up to Johnny's next weekend.
I planted some calendula in the herb garden, and Bloomsdale Spinach in the main garden yesterday. I'm itching to get the season started, but also know that we may still have a cold snap or even a frost before the full moon in May. It is best not to do to much in the gardens until after Memorial Day.
We'll be in full bloom soon, and the summer will give us the fresh food we crave.
I planted some calendula in the herb garden, and Bloomsdale Spinach in the main garden yesterday. I'm itching to get the season started, but also know that we may still have a cold snap or even a frost before the full moon in May. It is best not to do to much in the gardens until after Memorial Day.
We'll be in full bloom soon, and the summer will give us the fresh food we crave.
The Future of Food is in Your Hands
The future of this countries food is in your hands. When you buy food in the grocery store, do you know where it came from, and what they did to it?
I just watched a documentary on hulu.com, about American food, and the future of it, and couldn’t believe what I was hearing.
For those of you interested in the future of your food, I would highly suggest wathcing this documentary about the Future of Food. It talks about how pesticides and herbacides came into use after WWII. It describes what genetically modified (GM) foods, and the cause and effects of this on humans. It talks about how organic food is what will turn it all around. Well, duh, we knew that.
It was fascinating to learn that our governement is more screwed up, and has way to much power.
If we are what we eat, then we are screwed.
This is only one reason why Cloverleaf Farm uses only organic methods of growing food.
I just watched a documentary on hulu.com, about American food, and the future of it, and couldn’t believe what I was hearing.
For those of you interested in the future of your food, I would highly suggest wathcing this documentary about the Future of Food. It talks about how pesticides and herbacides came into use after WWII. It describes what genetically modified (GM) foods, and the cause and effects of this on humans. It talks about how organic food is what will turn it all around. Well, duh, we knew that.
It was fascinating to learn that our governement is more screwed up, and has way to much power.
If we are what we eat, then we are screwed.
This is only one reason why Cloverleaf Farm uses only organic methods of growing food.
Mostly for The Planting
It will soon be time for the planting season. It is wild to think that just a few weeks ago, we still had snow on the ground. We have a somewhat short growing season, and it is best for us to start our plants in the greenhouse. Now that we have that fixed, we can start our seeds.
This weekend, we will get out our tractor and till up the fields. This has to be done when the ground temperature stays about 60 degrees. If it is done too much before this, the soil's bacteria gets out of balance.
It will be so nice to get some of these chores out of the way.
This weekend, we will get out our tractor and till up the fields. This has to be done when the ground temperature stays about 60 degrees. If it is done too much before this, the soil's bacteria gets out of balance.
It will be so nice to get some of these chores out of the way.
New Greenhouse
Okay, it is not exactly new, but we did have to redo the plastic over it. It had been three season, and it had rotted through.
I can now go fulll force in planting all the seeds I have bought. I must get that started as soon as I possilby can. Planting season is right around the corner, and the seedlings will have to be ready to go into the garden.
It is always exciting to plant a seed, watch it grow, and then get to eat the fruits of your labor. We are planting a few new varities this year. For a complete list you can visit Cloverleaf Farm
I can now go fulll force in planting all the seeds I have bought. I must get that started as soon as I possilby can. Planting season is right around the corner, and the seedlings will have to be ready to go into the garden.
It is always exciting to plant a seed, watch it grow, and then get to eat the fruits of your labor. We are planting a few new varities this year. For a complete list you can visit Cloverleaf Farm
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