Melanie and I have been married for six years as of today the 11th of August. We’ve been farming in southern Oregon for almost all of those 6 years (minus just a few months). What a ride it’s been and yet we feel like we’re just getting started with our farming venture. It seems that we’re just starting to catch a glimpse of what is really possible as far as growing on a small scale but in a very effective and efficient manner. Thanks to all of you for being so supportive of us whether you’ve joined us from the very first season or if this is the first time you’ve been along for the ride- it all makes it happen for us at the farm- knowing we have a community behind us. We have a load of ideas for next season already, and yet we’re fully immersed in the bounty of this season. Things couldn’t be better. And our son Demian turns one year old in less than a month. Bounty everywhere.
This week at market:
- Arugula
- Basil
- Beets
- Green Beans
- Braising Mix
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Chard
- Cilantro !!!!!!!!!!
- Cukes
- Dill
- Eggplant
- Garlic
- Kale
- Leeks
- Cantaloupe
- Watermelon
- Red Onions
- Sweet Onions
- Parsley
- Bell Peppers
- Fingerling Potatoes
- Salad Mix
- Tomatoes
- Zukes
- Kohlrabi
Cantaloupe! WOW! What variety? And watermelon – what variety? When did they go in the ground?
early queen cantaloupe and little baby flower watermelon. went in the field as transplants at the end of may.
great varieties to grow. quick and easy.
Happy Anniversary… you grow life abundantly so well. Thanks.
Congrats on it all! Wish we were closer to enjoy in your harvests.
Thanks, Chris!
What do you do with the veggies you have left over after the market?
Just curious.
Congratulations on the 6 years! Angela and I reach six tomorrow (the 24th.) We are market gardeners in Wisconsin, Angie’s originally from Reedsport though and I am from Washington State, so we miss the zone 7 winters. A lot!!! We have thought about moving back to the West, but land prices… geez… how are you folks doing it? Is there hope for ever buying land out there or are you stuck at perpetual renting when gross income on the farm is 40K or less? Any thoughts? Best wishes, Matthew & Angela Aamot