Week 9 on the Farm!

Forecast: 80 degrees, hot & humid. Bring water & hats!

Sorry for the late post this week. In truth, I haven't been sure what we're going to do on the farm and I'm still deciding. I'd hoped that we might start in planting tomatoes on Tuesday, but I'm not sure that John & I will be able to get the beds prepped by the time you come out. So perhaps we'll have you help us with bed prep. I also need to get the last of my squash seeded, the red beets thinned, the yellow beets planted, and some weeds controlled. So those all many be options. On Wednesday, we will be opening the beehive and adding a new super on top. So, Wednesday people--bring long sleeved shirts and pants with you. Light colors and smooth fabrics are best. Also bring closed-toe shoes.

We got a call yesterday that our second group of bees are on their way. We are getting these bees from Huron City Bee Company (http://www.mibees.com/) and they will come in a nucleus hive rather than a package. These are more expensive than package bees and we will have to drive several hours to pick them up, but we really like Huron City's philosophy and hive management methods so we thought it would be worth it. Like us, Huron City has been having its own struggles with the weather in getting their bees up from Florida this spring. I'll forward you the email updates they've sent us so that you can get an understanding of what they are dealing with. Here is their philosophy page: http://www.mibees.com/Philosophy.htm.

CSA harvests start this week! And so the harvest season begins before the bulk of the planting is finished. It's the most craziest time of the year!