Good morning, recently market day was forecast to be rainy and
just plain nasty. Because Deb and I have veggie orders for folks to pick up at
market, we were obligated to go. We really expected there to be only us and the
Roberts. They too have orders to be delivered.
Because we did not expect very many patrons we did not bring any
can goods.
Boy were we surprised when over 11 vendors showed and there also
was a pretty good showing of patrons.
This is really warming to the heart both that folks showed for
market, but is also an indication how much the market is a part of their lives.
And they do this rain or shine!!
I do remember when we were at the Ritchey on nasty days were nonexistent
patroon days too! I think because we are so visible at the new location that
folks are beginning to believe we are an “all weather” event and come to
market.
This is a mazing stuff. Next time, the can goods will make it into
the truck, just in case I don’t have veggies besides what are in the bag sales.
This market thingy is really coming together.
After this last nasty market I sent a question out to the vendors
what they thought about procuring a patio heater with the donations that
everyone so generously give to the market. A resounding YES came back. So Deb
ordered one and hopefully will be here for Saturday market. How funny no sooner
had Deb ordered a heater Bennett Jones got permission from a rental property to
let the market use a patio heater through the winter. How Cool is this!!! I
hope everyone thanks Bennett for his generosity! I have plans to construct a
temporary wind brake area so these heaters will be even more effective. I am so
totally gob smacked at how the market is coming together!!!
After a blast of Arctic air the wind is predicted to come from the
SW and warm the day. A sunny but cool start with a high around 60, so compared
to last Saturday this coming Saturday looks to be a fine market day. Hope to
see everyone there!!!!!
I did manage to harvest before the storm. Today is forecast to not
get much above freezing with chances of rain/ snow/ sleet/ and freezing rain, in
other words a nasty day. And tomorrow is forecast to improve but will most
likely be unable to harvest due to the fabric being “welded” to the ground. I hope
to have harvested enough for all orders.
If I am unable to fill all orders I will only charge for the
portion I fill. Follows is a list of the harvest.
Chard, kale, spinach, boc choy, lettuce, carrots, green onions,
turnips with greens, sweet potatoes, and butternut squash.
Save for the sweets and butternuts quantities are limited.
I can be reached at markdirtfarmer@gmail.com or go to
http://redwagonfarm.blogspot.com/ Happy gardening!!!
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