So, here is our rule of thumb: Anything leafy, liable to wilt, shoud be wrapped in a damp cloth or paper towel, inside a plastic bag. If you have them, those plastic bags with holes in them are a good idea. Basically, keep them damp and cool. I took a long time to mull over [...]
Archive > June 2007
Joel’s tour of the garden
Everything was ready to go by noon, which was considerably less stressful than last Sunday, where we barely finished washing by 4 pm. So, overall, we were off to a good start. Our good friend Rob then made an excellent liner (out of reflective bubble insulation) for the trunk of the car. Jean-Pierre set up [...]
First harvest day and frost follow-up
I realized today that we kind of left all of you hanging (well, those of you who pop on here to read this) regarding our very real frost threat… The tomatoes were fine, better than fine actually. They seem sturdier and are starting to reach for the sky. The eggplants are looking lovely too and [...]
Chilly chilly evening!
What crazy weather we are having! Can you believe that there is a risk of frost tonight — in early June!? Joël, Stephanie and Jean-Pierre were running around frantically putting row cover on all the little veggies while the sickies (Kamé and I) cheered them on through the window. I hope this isn’t a Spring [...]
A weekend at the farm
What a lovely, productive weekend! We really enjoyed meeting those of you who came out to the farm. Speaking with people who are enthusiastic about veggies (and food in general) really makes my heart happy. We are reminded why we do what we do… and why we love it so much. So a great big [...]
