Farm Notes
Yesterday was a big day around here, as we officially re-stocked the Farmbelly Farmstand for the 1st time in 2021! We’ve been preparing for this week since the end of last year, with countless hours spent carefully planning, bed prepping, planting, weeding, irrigating, fixing broken machines, etc etc. It feels so good to get to this moment, and I’m grateful that (despite an incredibly wet winter) we’ve had a lovely spring thus far, and our veggies are coming along really nicely.
It’s crazy to think that this time a year ago, the world was shutting down due to a (still ongoing) global pandemic. In the midst of all the uncertainty, exactly one year ago we started our little farmstand, and what started as just a few loyal customers has since grown to an incredible network of folks who trust in us to provide nourishing food for their tables. And I couldn’t be more honored to help feed our community and to do this work.
Needless to say, I was overwhelmed by the incredible support when we re-stocked the farmstand at exactly 7pm last night for pre-orders! Within an hour, ALL of our veggies sold out, and many of the items from our other wonderful vendors sold just as quickly. While I suppose it’s a great problem to have, I never want folks to be disappointed when items they want sell out so quickly, and I’m doing my best to ramp up our production as quickly/efficiently as possible to meet the demand. It’s still very early in the season, and most of our veggies still need some time before they are ready for harvest…. but I promise that more will be available soon, and I’m so grateful for the continued support from our friends, both near and far.
In other news, it’s been another busy week of spring planting! This week we planted another round of scallions, radishes, turnips, and 7 different varieties of potatoes. Over the weekend I’ll be sharing all the details and my tips for planting potatoes, so stay tuned!
Our tunnels are bursting with veggies and we can’t wait to share these gorgeous greens with folks!
If you know me, then you know I have a soft spot for edible flowers. How gorgeous are these spring pansies?
It looks like we’ve got a beautiful weekend ahead, and I have LOT on our to-do list!
Weed, weed, weed all around the farm
Mow + weed whack the entire farm
Organize and deep clean our veggie processing area
Organize and clean inside the barn
Enjoy the gorgeous weather :)
KITCHEN NOTES
It’s been another one of those weeks when there’s been a lot of time in the dirt, and not quite as much time in the kitchen! But now that our spring greens are slowly but surely coming in, I’m suddenly way more inspired to get cooking. Over the past few days I’ve been amassing a list of recipes that I’m eager to make, and I figured I share them here too. Some of these recipes I shared in my March newsletter that went out on Thursday, but I’ve added a bunch more here just for all you wonderful Farmbelly Club members. :) What are YOU excited to cook in the weekend/week ahead?!
Spring recipe inspiration…
Today’s Stats
Low temp: 50F
High temp: 83F (!)
Sunrise: 7:12am
Sunset: 7:34pm
Moon phase: Waxing Gibbous
Additional notes: Warm and sunny all day. :)