Author: Bryan Housel

Hello Everyone, Happy Independence Day! I hope you enjoyed the long weekend despite the damp start. Here on the farm, there are no days off – there is just too much to be done. We were happy to receive some much-needed precipitation and grateful that it came mostly in the evenings and did not impact our markets or our field work. I had just finished planting the last of the winter squash as well as a third planting of beans, corn, and some cucumbers. We had also transplanted cabbage and Brussel’s sprouts just ahead of the storms, so the rain was a benefit to these crops as well as the multitude of established plantings that are not aided by drip irrigation. (more…)

Hello Folks! So, we are in the second heat wave of the season – three more scorching days to endure before it breaks on Thursday. Fortunately, there is a fair amount of moisture in the soil, so our crops should not be affected too much. I can’t believe we are in the fourth week of deliveries already. I guess time flies when you’re working hard as well! (more…)

Hi everyone, Happy Father’s Day!  Happy Juneteenth!  Happy Summer Solstice!  Happy, Happy, Happy!  Just as I hope you will be with the share this week!   (more…)

Hello everyone, the time has come for me to dust off my pea puns and pea-alliteration, for we have a plenitude, a preponderance, a plethora of peas.  So, if you have been praying for peas, for now your prayers will be answered.  This week it is mostly English, or shell peas we have in abundance, a few groups may receive snow peas this time and English peas next.  Sugar snap peas will be starting next week. (more…)