Free Sauna

We've had a hot week, full of ozone, sweat, and long days. My dad tells me I need to think of it as a "free sauna".... it works on some days. We decided a few months ago that neither of us were allowed to complain about heat until at least July. But, we kind of failed. Oh well- there's a "cold" front coming in, right? We're trying to learn how to work with the summer heat, instead of against it. Getting to the farm really early, and then organizing our day so we are doing most of our field work in the morning and evening, and saving cooler chores for the afternoon.

Above is a picture of our beautiful patty pan squash. We'll be selling some at the market tomorrow. You can use patty pan like you would zucchini, or you can ask me about Patty Pan Pie at the market tomorrow. We will also be selling carrots, Chioggia beets, golden beets, yellow squash, zucchini, cucumbers, green beans, hot peppers, and amaranth. Amaranth is a gorgeous colorful green leafy vegetable that you can cook like spinach.



We have had a lot of help from family and friends this week and it is much appreciated! Our friend Ely has been helping us with our cooler, and he got it up and running for us last Sunday. That's him on top of the cooler. Also, my mom is in town from California and has been helping out at the farm and the market. Thank you! And last but not least, Don's mother has a bountiful garden that is producing tons of yellow squash and cucumbers, and she gave us pounds and pounds to sell tomorrow. She uses the same all-natural practices that we do. Thanks to everyone who has been helping out, and thanks to you all who will be at the market tomorrow!

-Chelsea