Heat Wave...

Whoa. It's hot out there! And it's freaking me out. What's going on Mother Nature... I'm ready and hoping for a cool Colorado Spring with lots of cold nights and some snowfall. Pretty please. 

Deep breathe. It's going to be fine. Right? Yea. It's going to cool off and get wet soon... Lets all just say that, believe it and and make it happen. Work your witchy magic folks! We're planning to stir and spray another round of biodynamic preparations here in the hopes of encouraging some moisture. Fingers crossed. 

Woo wee. Ramble much? Buzzing on coffee... and should eat breakfast ASAP.

What have you all been up to? We've been focused on repairs and maintenance here this week. Tools are sharpened, wheelbarrow is back in action and the cracks on my thumbs are healing. Mmmmm hmm. 

And... the tomatoes and peppers are being repotted and will be headed into the hoophouses soon. We are transplanting sweet peas today, I can hardly wait for the dreamy aroma to fill the garden in the coming months. Mmmmm, it's the best and such a classic scent. We are also seeding flower trays and a couple beds of bread poppy! Whoop whoop! Poppyseed bread this winter.... oooo. It's my little brother's favorite!


We turned the Montrose field last weekend and it's ready for some cover crop seed, water and .... LOVE. Thinking oats/vetch and a block of favas for good measure. Who's excited for grilled fava beans come July!?

Planning to harvest again later this week as well as bake off a few sourdough loaves. Contact me if you need fresh greens (kale, collards, cilantro) and/or bread!  

Wishing you a lovely day! 

Spring = Wind

Oh my, it sure feels like Spring now! Wind was pumping here yesterday... 

It's calm this morning, but I'm skeptical that it's going to last. Time will tell. 



Seeding! It's on. I have been resisting the urge to seed like a fool, but now I think it's full steam ahead. Peas, garbanzos, and purple favas are in! Next up... bread poppy and roots! I better finalize that garden map ASAP. 

A special St. Patty's Day rainbow popped out last week!! I squealed and jumped around with excitement. Mmmmmmm hmm. 

We attempted to work the soil in Montrose on Sunday morning but the clay is really holding onto the moisture, so that project is on hold. Patience Mindy. Patience. Maybe this weekend??

In the meantime, we are excited to harvest and bake for you all later this week! Greens and sourdough are coming your way. 

Hope everyone has a beautiful day! 

Feeling Giddy!

Hopped up on rhubarb and sunshine this morning! I spent yesterday digging and splitting rhubarb with amazing friends at Circle A Gardens in Montrose. Betsy, Della and Jeanne Austin are the BEST and such an inspiration. We're so lucky to have them close by and I cannot begin to express how much their  wisdom and advice help us throughout the season. 

So we're planting rhubarb here today! I was planning to put them in a shady spot behind the house but an iceberg is slowly melting there at the moment. Hmm... onto Plan B?

Then repotting herbs, cleaning a little seed and trying to wrap up my planting calendar :). Focus! 

The snow is melting, garlic is popping, cover crops are growing fast and the honeybees are busy and already collecting tons of pollen. It's a light creamy yellow pollen, and I'm trying to figure out where it's coming from as there isn't much blooming in our yard. 

We're harvesting kale and spinach out of the hoophouse, holler if you need some fresh greens! 

My nephew is about 17 months old and I am so pumped to get him in the garden this season. He was hanging out with me on the deck a few days ago while I was seeding. I had the deck covered with trays, potting soil, seed packets and popsicle sticks. He was as curious as you can imagine and wanted to get his little hands in the action but I think he could tell it was intricate work. He would get really close then hesitate, look at me and pull his hands back to his belly. SUCH A CUTIE! Excited to have him wondering through the garden this year and I am curious to see which varieties are his favorites (aka toddler approved). He may be my #1 taste tester this Summer.

Have a beautiful day!!! 

Snowy Evening!

Hello there! I hope everyone is warm and cozy inside on this stormy evening. Nestled by the fire here, listening to the wind howl and watching the snow fly. Mmmmmmm. So good.  

Here are a couple snowy photos from last week. The feet of snow that arrived were, and still are, such a wonderful sight!! The warm and dry spell in January and February was... alarming. And gave me some serious anxiety. But for now it's all smiles. Snow induced smiles.

Winter is flying by! Which means... planting season is right around the corner. Whoa. 

We have spent the winter months exploring, planning and dreaming big! Check out the updated CSA page with details about the 2015 season. 

I have so many things to share and discuss here with you. New ideas, winter adventures, future farm experiments, food projects, etc. But I should, and will save those for another day. For now, let us take this moment to appreciate the beautiful snowflakes falling, blowing in the wind. 

Hugs all around!