Two Feet in the Dirt

As we move into the fall, it’s really starting to feel like we’ve completed a full year on the farm. For most of the last year, everything we’ve done has been done for the first time on this farm, but over the last few weeks, we’ve started cycling back through tasks we completed at this time last year. Just like last year, we’ve been seeding cover crop to protect beds and preserve soil over the winter. We’ve also covered a large section of beds with a thick silage tarp which will not only protect the beds over winter, but also allow us to get into these beds for the earliest plantings next year, such as the 2019 onions, without having to work the soil at all. Last year, I tarped this section of beds by myself, as Mike had injured his knee the week before, and let me tell you, it was certainly much easier doing it together this year! And as mentioned last week, we’ve just completed our second year of garlic planting in preparation for next year’s harvest.

With this repetition of tasks for the second year in a row comes the realization that we have nearly made it through our first growing season, and successfully at that. Despite all of the stress and hard work, it has been truly rewarding to see our dreams, plans, and goals blossom into reality over the last 16 months. And even as winter is on the horizon, with lows into the mid-20s finally forecast for the coming week, the season is not over yet! Our goal is to continue coming to the Burke market until December 1 or 8, so check out this week’s harvest list below and don’t forget to come out to the market rain or shine (or snow!) for the next several weeks as well!

Farmers Katie & Mike

This week at the market:

• Salad mix
• Head lettuce
• Baby kale
• Arugula
• Winter salad mix
• Spinach
• Radishes
• Bok Choi
• Salad turnips
• Kohlrabi
• Kale
• Collard greens
• Rainbow chard
• Sweet peppers
• Onions
• Potatoes