The Beginning of Spring

Dear Farm Friends,
 
Week by week we accomplish tasks as the growing season is awakening. Seasons come and go, not by our hand, but by the Creator’s hand. Little seedlings are growing strong stems and reaching up to the sun in the greenhouse. The soil was turned over by hand with a shovel in some of the raised beds. We also planted several beds. This is a reminder that we are stewards of the land as we wait on the sun, the rain, and the insects. The walk-in cooler is ready to be plugged in for our first crop, which will be asparagus. Garlic has also poked through the soil and leaf mulch.

Apple Tree Pruning

While pruning trees, insects of the order Diptera and the Culicidae family arrived to pierce the skin of a host (like humans). In other words, the mosquitos are here.

With the sunshine, the apple trees are starting to bud, and we've scurried to complete the pruning. Pruning opens the canopy to let in light and to allow air to filter throughout the entire tree. All the cuttings under the tree were raked and gathered together.  We appreciate the help of Farm Friends during the pruning and clean up after.

The daffodils are blooming! Yes, spring is here full of color and life.

Your Farmer,
Caryl

P.S. Keep scrolling for weekly microgreen highlights. Lots of new mixes!

Weekly Micros

Delivery Day
Thursday, April 16 (Minimum order of $25), to your home.
Please confirm when you order that you will have a cooler set out for your Microgreens.
Pickup Days
Thursday, April 16 and Saturday, April 18 at our Home Office, 645 E Juneau Avenue, Oconomowoc

Mainly Broccoli Mix (Mild)
Many of you have asked for a broccoli mix. Here it is!
Includes mainly broccoli with the following: kale, sunflower, pea, cabbage available in a $5 and $10 size.
 
Early Spring Mix
Sorrel (a lemony flavor) from our gardens is the first of the spring greens. Mix also includes sunflower, chicory and a sprinkling of pea shoot microgreens topped with the happy face (or more) of the first edible flowers. Available in a $5 and $10 size.
 
Zesty or Spicy Micro Mix
Includes Diakon radish and mustard for a little spicy-ness. Available in a $5 and $10 size.
 
Red & Purple Mix
An antioxidant mix with purples and reds and includes Red Cabbage, Red Russian Kale, Red Beet and Purple Kohlrabi.

Micro Sunnies
These have a nutty, sunny flavor that children of all ages find interesting and tasty for a snack or added to your salad or sandwich or smoothies.
 
Herb Mix
Microgreens with one or more of the following:  Basil, Cilantro, Parsley
 
Arugula
A tender microgreen with a tangy flavor. A favorite of many.
 
Red Cabbage
A new study suggests that red cabbage microgreens may be especially effective at reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. (https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/314793)

Fun Finding from the Farm

We have heard over and over again how children like the Micro Sunflower or Sunnies as a snack because the micros have a nutty, sunny flavor.