June 20, 2021
Summertime
by Farmer Derek

Summer has officially begun and we're able to enjoy the longest days of the year amid pretty decent weather. Days also begin to progressively shorten and we can't help but think about the future. We're in a time when spring crops like lettuce, kale, peas, and strawberries are winding down or bolting and going to seed, traditional summer crops like zucchini, cucumbers, beans, peppers, and tomatoes are about to get cranking, ground preparation is commencing for summer planted/fall harvested crops like broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower, and early spring planted crops like onions, carrots, and potatoes are bulking up. One foot's firmly planted in the here and now, the other is down the road making sure all pieces are in place for harvesting through December. Farm fields are full of crops. Around 90% of the fields have now been worked and only 2 of 15 fields await crops. Mind, body, and farm are one this time of year.