Summer is finally here! Our crops are growing well. Up until last week we had ample rain, though this week the soils are dying out from lack of rain. The nights have been cool last month (June) so most crops are maturing later than ears previous. Swiss chard, beets, fennel, radicchio and all sorts of peas are being picked now! Herbs and lettuces are in abundance as well. Carrots, beans, onions and summer squashes will be arriving soon.

Our strawberry season is over. We had a good crop with sunny days, cool nights and not too much rain. Those who came to our strawberry picking farm tour were treated to a wonderful day. Sunny but not too much heat and plenty of strawberries to choose from. Thank you all who attended—it’s always great for me to show our CSA members around the farm and talk farming with them. Our next farm tour will be pumpkin picking in October. So have a happy and safe Independence Day.
Organically yours,
Farmer Bill