Tomorrow we start the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks Farmer’s Market, weather permitting. There is a high chance of rain, but not until 1pm or so…so “they” say. All day today we have been doing chores getting ready for market. I haven’t gone to this farmer’s market before, even as a patron, so I’m not sure what to expect. I’m full of all sorts of apprehension, trying to drown it with a doughnut and blogging.
Onions and Leeks
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Wish us luck.
Jason and Eric sailed off into the wild blue yonder today upon the wings of a graceful, black Skylark. It was interesting dinning alone tonight. We’ve had house guests since February, it’s lonesome, one gets used to having all that company. The last set of WWOOF’ers, Courtney and Grace headed west, Eric and Jason be headed east. Jason wants to see more “southern” farms. Around the campfire last night he mentioned how he hasn’t heard a single southern accent since he started his trip. He had been in St. Louis, Springfield, to Patrice’s farm and here. I respect that he’s trying to find a black owned farm and get the stories of those who stayed opposed to those who escaped to the cities. I hope you find what you’re looking for. You were a good worker Jason and Paul’s a little misty you took off, but life goes on and you’re always welcome.
On one of their last days here, Jason and Eric stuccoed the inside of the greenhouse, and it’s almost complete!
Adios Gentlemen!
Kelly Mullhollan came by the other day to give Paul a check for his CSA share. Kelly and his partner Donna used to live on the farm and are excited that it is finally turning into a working farm. He saw Paul and Jonathan speak at and OMNI event on Campus about sustainable agriculture and committed to being the first customer that night. Thank you Kelly for supporting Northwest Arkansas Local Harvest and understanding the value in a local, sustainable form of agriculture.
Photo credits: Isaac Chapracki.
Some things I’ve been working on.
Herb/strawberry beds.
Strawberries and “Blue Boy” Bachelor Buttons.
That’s ME, and some chives, oregano, mint and the like.
Paul dealing with CSA checks…YES it’s happening!
Garden in my front yard, and the greenhouse.
Peas.
My art project in the greenhouse. It’s my face cast in plaster, dirt, grass clippings and wheat grass seeds. The mint is for an aromatherapy effect.
It’s growing y’alls.
Here they are! Here are my babies!
Tomatoes, zinnias, calendula, marigolds…
Newer tomato babies.
Zinnias…(I’m so excited about these!!!)
Lavender, leeks, more zinnias, calendula.
We welcomed another WWOOF’er into the fray on Saturday, his name is Jason, he’s from Brooklyn. He has WWOOF’ed abroad, but this is his first tour in the US and we are glad to have him.
This is Eric, he’s from Chicago. He’s been here for a few weeks already. You’re a hard worker Eric! We like you!
The rows still left to dig.
Raspberries!!!
The man, the myth, the legend.
Onions and leeks.
Basil.
Tomatoes.
Hoop at large.
Jason. New WWOOF’er. Brooklyn represent!
Eric’s Skylark. It’s not blue, if fact some might call that color black. I have a special place in my heart for Buick Skylarks.
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