Our first onions, scallions, and shallots have germinated, and now our little greenhouse is filling up with the strong green seedlings! What is hopefully our last snowfall is melting fast, revealing shoots of wild onions and crocuses. We received the insurance money on the electric tractor that was destroyed in the barn fire, so Sean, Steve and Elliot have been working on rebuilding it. They took it all apart, had it sandblasted, and are repainting all the pieces.
We will also be busy building a new greenhouse south of the new field, which will take the place of the Red Barn for the next few seasons. Luckily our first apprentice, Diego, will be arriving ready to work in mid-March.
We have also been ordering all our supplies for the 2010 season, including seeds, plants, potting mix, fertilizer, trace minerals, and all the bits and pieces we will need to have on hand for the season. About 70% of the farm’s expenses are due before the season even starts, so mail in your application today to secure your spot! If you are already a member, considering paying down your balance by sending in $100 each month–it will help us have the money we need early in the season, and will lessen the strain on your wallet in May when balances are due!