They are at it again!

On Tuesday this week Russ and Tyler framed out a room in the barn that will be used as a cleaning station for produce. A few months back we purchased a large 3 basin NSF certified stainless steel sink to use mainly for washing greens. We hope to add on over the next couple years until we have a full certified kitchen.

We worked hard to eliminate any frost damage risk the last two chilly nights. Strawberries were covered with row covers along with a number of more delicate greens and all transplants in our greenhouse, which is unheated, were also covered for a second layer just to be safe.

Late Sunday into the early hours Monday morning we monitored the temperature in case it dropped low enough to justify a trip to the farm to turn on irrigation. The temp dropped down to 30 degrees which is right at the limit before we fire up the irrigation to help prevent buds and blossoms from freezing. As of today things look okay, but we won't really know for sure for a few weeks.

Friday evening pics from the farm

This time of year we have wild asparagus to harvest all over the farm. Most can be found hiding along fencing or next to sprinkler heads. We have birds to thank for this spring treat! I took a few pics while hunting for spears.


Strawberry blossoms

Peach trees and below an apple tree in full blossom

New Walk in Cooler

Russ and cousin Tyler have almost have our new walk-in cooler complete. Now we just have to install the new refrigeration unit on top! Tyler is our go-to guy whenever we need help or advice on any major home or farm building project. The problem is, he refuses payment every time! Rumor is he'll be enlisting all the friends and family he's been helping to build his house with him in the future:) Sounds fair to me! I just hope Russ' shift falls between November and April.