It’s the winter solstice today, with the longest shadows and the shortest day of the year. And although it’s only December, to me the solstice always means the beginning of the end of winter. Even though the weather is going to stay cold for much, much longer, today is the shortest and darkest that the days are going to get. It’s only getting sunnier from here on out, which means the growing season will be upon us before we know it!
As the new year gets closer, we’re getting excited for the season ahead. 2018 will be our first season as an operating farm, which comes with a certain amount of anticipation and nerves. It is comforting to be getting back into the regular winter tasks of finalizing the crop plan and ordering seeds and supplies, but at the same time, there is so much unknown ahead of us that it’s hard to not be a little bit scared. For now, we are more than ready for a break for the holidays with some time off to visit with friends and family.
We hope everyone enjoys their holiday season and thank you for another great year of support. See you in the new year and here’s to everything to come!
Comments
lynn b
December 21, 2017The word solstice has a Latin derivation that means “still”. Its almost like the sun is still for just a
brief time, letting everyone pause & reflect. Lots for you guys to reflect on; so many amazing
strides you’ve made this year & so many more to look forward to. Enjoy the peacefulness of
the next few weeks of early darkness.
Barbara Grogan
December 22, 2017Your progress and outlook are inspiring, Red Hawk Rise. The best of 2018 to you.
Two Feet in the Dirt
February 8, 2018Thank you so much, Barb!