Slowly but Surely -- A Garden Update

YOU CAN SURE SEE WHERE I WEEDED TODAY!

The rains brought 3 million new mosquitoes to the farm this week with each and every one of them showing up in the garden this morning as I began my 2nd big weeding day. Working a garden 90 miles from home isn't an ideal situation, but, thankfully, my garden is enormously forgiving. Despite the very slow start, more seedlings have emerged and the early starters have continued to take off in our very sandy soil that fortunately drains quickly with heavy rains. Lettuce, beets, fennel, beans, and squash are all giving the season a good go despite the constant rains and temperature fluctuations. When I see how much work goes into weeding, I no longer complain about organic vegetable prices. It's uncomfortable work with mosquitoes and muggy air. Each time I work in the garden, though, I am reminded of what a great metaphor gardening is for living my life purposefully. I always walk away from the garden inspired to take charge of something in my own life that needs a little more attention and care.

POOR EARLY RADISH HARVEST -- BOO!

 While the garden takes a lot of work, I'm delighted by the septic field growing beautifully despite a half a tree landing on top of it last week.

PRETTIEST SEPTIC FIELD AROUND!