"The very beginning is perhaps the best part of a garden. Now the breeze feels as soft and sweet as it used to be on the first spring day that I could go barefoot. The whistle of a cardinal comes from far off through the hazy air. The sun, riding higher in the sky, arouses not only the buds and seeds but also the dormant hopes of the gardener. The memory of past mistakes and failure has been washed out by winter rain. This year the garden will be the best ever." Harlan Hubbard
It was a long, very cold March, and we're a good 2 or 3 weeks behind last year's schedule, but never fear, we will have plenty to offer in just 2 weeks--arugula, sorrel, chives, pea shoots, microgreens, possibly radishes if it warms up enough, but likely not, perhaps a salad mix, though looking at the forecast, that will likely wait until the following couple of weeks. Asian greens are coming along, but we'll see. Asparagus is way behind and hasn't even broken ground yet, which is the best evidence we have of how cold early spring has been. Spinach is progressing nicely, and the first carrots and onions and beets and turnips have started.
We have vegetable seeds from Hudson Valley Seed Library at the farm stand for anyone with their own gardens. The packages are beautiful and the varieties are all ones we grow happily.
We will have milk, butter, cheese, and eggs at the stand.
Look forward to seeing everyone in 2 weeks! If anyone needs to pick up on a day other than Thursday, please let me know.
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