Worcester Woods Farm

  We have been blessed this year with ample amounts of sunshine.  There are times that I just wish it would rain every three days or so to avoid having to irrigate.  Then I just remember last June when it didn’t stop raining and many crops suffered for it.  As farmers, we want the best of both worlds so that our crops make it safely to your tables.  We have to step back and remember to be thankful for whatever the days bring.  Today it’s beautifully clear, sunny and a little cooler than we’ve gotten used to.  I’m thankful for it.

  There is so much food in the ground in our three plots.  Chard is just about ready and the salad greens are thriving.  Tomatoes are in and staked.  Potatoes have shown their leaves so the Colorado potato beetles aren’t too far behind.  Zucchini, squash and cucumbers are slow this year but I see some flowers out there.  I’ve got to do something about those cucumber beetles before they destroy the plants.  Cilantro, basil and parsley are coming along, as are the green beans.  This coming week is the Fourth of July, so we’ll probably deliver on Thursday instead.  Then our next batch of chickens comes on Friday.  In summer everything happens so fast it’s hard to keep up.  I’m sure all of you understand how that is.  We get as much done as possible before the winter sets in again.  It feels great to be so productive in such a short amount of time.  I hope you all are enjoying this fine weather.