Well, I have to admit that I thought I could do it all but realized now that I can't.
I haven't been back to the farm since the end of March (when the last pictures were taken).
1st) The worry about getting our van stuck again. The weather was not warming up and I wasn't taking the chance of getting stuck again.
2nd) With the pregnancy progressing, it was just too hard to get out and work. Plus, I was just too worried that if I did get out there I would want to work.. The last time I worked at the farm, I spent the next day with Braxon Hicks contractions. I just knew I had to stay away to keep me safe. .Sad isn't it.
3rd) Just too tired to get out there.
I know my fellow farmers have been working over time there and sounds like the farm is growing happily..
Baby is due in 2 days, so hopefully I will be able to get out there in a month and check things out.
Until then, it's the little garden in my backyard that will keep me happy!
My pride and joy!
Apple Picking in Cashmere,WA
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Day 1- March 27th, 2010
This morning we head to the farm to start plotting out our sections.
What a interesting morning.. I headed to our old farm plot to pick up the stakes from last year (forgot to get them) and was on my way out when my trusty, non 4X4 suburban minivan got stuck in the saturated soil of the farm land.
Thank goodness my neighbor Barb was being me, otherwise a 7mth pregnant suburban wife and her 2.5yr would have been in real trouble.
Barb tried to help out for a bit, but we knew we couldn't do it on our own. Thankfully, she had a 4X4, so off she went to get some help. During that time, the DVD player in the van came in really handy to occupy Matthew, who was so good through this whole process.. Thank goodness for Duck Tales!
About 15mins later, Barb, Becky (my other neighbor), Ryan (Becky's coworker), Abby and their kids all came back to help out. Now, this still was a funny site since we are all suburban farmers and really don't have much of a clue on how to remove a minivan that is stuck in the mud
After some spitting of mud (sorry Becky!), the farm owner Joe came to the final rescue.
Plowing down the road in his pickup truck, he hooked up my van to his truck and pulled me out!
Woohoo, we have been rescued!!!
As soon as I got out to the road, here comes dear Husband.. Kinda late, but he did run 10miles from our house to the farm so I will give him some slack..
Finally, I got to the new farm plot and have decided this year to do smaller plots that are more manageable for everyone. This is for the veggies that don't need alot of room to grow.
IE: onions, lettuce, beets, carrots and mostly every other "root" vegetable.
The larger areas will be set aside for the pumpkin patch, which we learned after last year, need alot of room to grow.. Those silly vines just love alot of room. We are going to attempt melons this year, so let's hope for a warm summer!! And, many more wonderful vegetables.
We laid hay between the plots to keep the weeds down and give us pathways between the veggies.
What a interesting morning.. I headed to our old farm plot to pick up the stakes from last year (forgot to get them) and was on my way out when my trusty, non 4X4 suburban minivan got stuck in the saturated soil of the farm land.
Thank goodness my neighbor Barb was being me, otherwise a 7mth pregnant suburban wife and her 2.5yr would have been in real trouble.
Barb tried to help out for a bit, but we knew we couldn't do it on our own. Thankfully, she had a 4X4, so off she went to get some help. During that time, the DVD player in the van came in really handy to occupy Matthew, who was so good through this whole process.. Thank goodness for Duck Tales!
About 15mins later, Barb, Becky (my other neighbor), Ryan (Becky's coworker), Abby and their kids all came back to help out. Now, this still was a funny site since we are all suburban farmers and really don't have much of a clue on how to remove a minivan that is stuck in the mud
After some spitting of mud (sorry Becky!), the farm owner Joe came to the final rescue.
Plowing down the road in his pickup truck, he hooked up my van to his truck and pulled me out!
Woohoo, we have been rescued!!!
As soon as I got out to the road, here comes dear Husband.. Kinda late, but he did run 10miles from our house to the farm so I will give him some slack..
Finally, I got to the new farm plot and have decided this year to do smaller plots that are more manageable for everyone. This is for the veggies that don't need alot of room to grow.
IE: onions, lettuce, beets, carrots and mostly every other "root" vegetable.
The larger areas will be set aside for the pumpkin patch, which we learned after last year, need alot of room to grow.. Those silly vines just love alot of room. We are going to attempt melons this year, so let's hope for a warm summer!! And, many more wonderful vegetables.
We laid hay between the plots to keep the weeds down and give us pathways between the veggies.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Planting Schedule for 2010 Season
For all you gardeners, here is the schedule for planting your seeds or transplants for our zone here in Seattle.
It's a great resource to review and not feel overwhelm with all the options out there.
A great start is peas, potatoes and tomatoes
A Garden Planting Chart
It's a great resource to review and not feel overwhelm with all the options out there.
A great start is peas, potatoes and tomatoes
A Garden Planting Chart
http://www.thevegetablegarden.info/resources/planting-schedules/zones-7-8-planting-schedule
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