IN THE FLOWERS
Flower Update: Many of you are probably wondering with the rain (!!!), the cold and the wind we’ve been experiencing, if there are still any flowers to be had in the garden. And while the rain Sunday will likely knock some of the taller plants over, the answer is yes! Our south-facing slope stays frost free quite late and there are still tender flowers and herbs in profusion. There’s a last, very late succession of giant green-centered sunflowers blooming on the far side below the strawflowers and in some moments the garden actually looks more beautiful in the rain, with the gem-like colors covered in raindrops.
IN THE HERBS
Parsley, Oregano, Marjoram, Thyme, Chives & Garlic Chives, Lemon Balm, Lemon Verbena, Tulsi Basil, Mints, Italian Basil, Purple Basil, Thai Basil, Cilantro, Anise Hyssop, Tarragon, Vietnamese Cilantro, Sorrel, Lemongrass.
Herb Update: The herbs are also still going strong, offering in their humble way to elevate whatever you happen to be cooking or drinking. This week, with its winter-ish weather, has us particularly enjoying the combination of rosemary, lemon thyme and marjoram, tied in a bundle and cooked in whatever stew or braise you’re inspired to make.
a couple notes
Garlic: We are down to our last few pounds of garlic available for sale! If you were still hoping to get some now is the time as it will be first come first serve until we run out.
Clippers: Our small orange and black garden clippers are in scarce supply. If you’ve accidentally made your way home with some, please try to bring them along with you next time you come to the farm.
FAQ
When does the CSA end? Exact dates are TBD, depending on the weather. The flower and herb garden will starting winding down in October and we’ll put her to bed in November. But expect some good blooms all the way til then. The strawberries will usually wrap up a little earlier, producing through the end of September.
If I go away can a friend use my share? Yes! If you’ll be out of town or unable to come pick strawbs and flowers, feel free to send a friend or relative in your stead. Please verbally orient them as to the directions and how things work as we are not always around.
FARMER’S LOG
This week, a poem by Ursula K. Le Guin, daughter of California, dreamer of other worlds and the richness often missed in this one.
To the Rain
BY URSULA K. LE GUIN
Mother rain, manifold, measureless,
falling on fallow, on field and forest,
on house-roof, low hovel, high tower,
downwelling waters all-washing, wider
than cities, softer than sisterhood, vaster
than countrysides, calming, recalling:
return to us, teaching our troubled
souls in your ceaseless descent
to fall, to be fellow, to feel to the root,
to sink in, to heal, to sweeten the sea.
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See you in the fields,
David and Kayta
