Mike watches his crop of alfalfa from last year grow. Purple blossoms are starting to appear on top of the lushly green plants. A few leaves have yellowed with the three nights of below freezing temperatures, but overall, the plants look great. With luck, the fields will be certified "weed free"; enhancing the price per bale for sales down the road.
The pump has become an issue. Once it is started, it is running for less than a couple of hours. Mike's water moving system is brilliant and reflects some fire department apparatus operator training techniques. In the end, the pump is kicking his butt. Might be time for a farm expense.....
My garden is growing and quite simply - it is just lovely! It is so awesome to see the plants grow - even the weeds; which are doing quite well too. The cabbages - which have been through snow, hail, and rain measure about 4 feet in diameter. Cauliflower plants are starting to head. I'm on the second cut from the broccolini and the fourth picking of spinach. The corn stands about 8 inches tall. Okay, that's a far cry from "knee high by the fourth of July"
Here are some images to enjoy.
Culverts cut to become containers for raspberries and haskap (a northern berry you can learn more about at Check out this new berry! ).
Big happy cabbages (surrounded by many weeds).
Corn growing as fast as it can. Considering.
This salmon-colored poppy is one of my favorites!
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