Our farm is becoming more and more green. Especially now, after a few days of rain, it is more visible, when the soil is moist and black. I’ve heard that it is good for the eyes to see a lot of green—so we are in luck! We’ve got trees, cover crops (like hairy vetch and oats), emerging crops like radishes, lettuce, spinach and more plus an expanse of green grass.

We got to experience some cold weather during these wet days, and one time we had to cover our strawberries to keep them safe from the last – hopefully – spring frost. After May 15 it should be safe to plant most vegetables, but you never know, the ancient rule is to wait till Labor Day with some warm loving crops like tomatoes or peppers.

Last weekend there was the annual Pick Up Sticks family event on the farm. Like every year, Kelly’s uncles and aunts and their families come to help with spring cleaning and repairs on their family farm. This year among other things a big machine shed a.k.a. „The Blue Tin House” got some new staples for a better protection against winds. Also, the idea of an improved washing station was transferred from the rough draft form to the final planning stage and hopefully by the end of May we will have a brand new place to handle our harvest efficiently.

Soon we are going to plant prairie grass and some plants beneficial for good insects in the borders of our fields. I am really interested in this project and its outcome as for pest suppression on our field. Good night, don’t let the bad bugs bite (your crops)!