Things have only been getting busier for us here on the farm.
July feels especially busy because it's a juggling game of time devoted to harvesting, planting, and weeding. We're starting to harvest significant volumes, and attending two markets per week, doing a weekly box program, and harvesting for orders. We are still planting fall and winter crops now that will stand in the field until it frosts (or later for some things), and keeping on top of succession plantings, like herbs and lettuce. Not to mention, the weeds at our field are a force to be reckoned with--most crops need a lot of attention in their first few weeks to establish themselves without being overgrown with smartweed!
Also, with this hot weather, it's nicer to start early in the morning before it gets too hot, but since the days are so long, it's hard to get to bed any earlier.
Busy as it is, plants are growing, and it makes going for a dip in the ocean or river so satisfying.
--Kelsey
Lovely lettuce. Lovely farmer.
