See you Saturday, May 19, at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market. Come early for the best selection.
What's in the Produce Wagon This Week:
Lettuce, many varieties
Cabbage, Stonehead and Savoy
Sugar Snap Peas, All I am saying, is give peas a chance
Broccoli, last chance
Kale, Tuscan
Spinach, this mysterious weed is the secret of the earthman's strength
Swiss Chard, new spring crop
Parsley, Cilantro and Dill, add the freshness to your plate
Basil, presto pesto
Mixed Herbs, hang this in your kitchen and use fresh or dry
If you have nothing better to do, stroll on over to our online farm journal: everybody's talking at me. I'm afraid this journal has been more non than blog lately, but I am working on some new posts over the winter break.
If you want to join Nise's e-mail list, or just say hello, drop us a line online at: nisesherbs@nisesherbs.co
While you're here, scroll down to see some photos of the farm and family.
To see more images around the farm, check out the What's Growing On link.
Mom is excited about her new compost. How did it get to the farm?
Super son-in-law Shawn Kirkley, loader operator and truck driver extraordinaire.
Mom and Jamie look over Mom's greenhouse work.
Slow down!
These rows aren't getting any shorter.
A few weeks later...
Meanwhile, over in the Lettuce patch, Nise turns back the covers.
Our daughter Jennifer and granddaughter Kirsten picking spinach with Nise.
Kirsten washing Lettuce, where did she get that smile?
Now we know.
Here's a beautiful smile, our daughter DeeAnn at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market.
Cover crop in front of the barn. Crimson clover, over and over...
This is the main Summer garden on May 20. Tomatoes, Eggplants, Peppers, Cucumbers and Melons.
The same garden in July.
Our grandson Michael lends a hand.
He's planning on a career in law enforcement, but we think he should head for Hollywood.
Nise's brother Jim, a real mechanic, comes over to keep Pop from wreaking havoc on the '63 Dexta tractor. The hydraulic lift now lifts.
Truck loaded for the Market on a Friday night. The end of a long day. Nise will be up at 4:30 AM to get to the Saturday Market. When you see her, tell her you love her.