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Farm Happenings for May 20, 2023

Posted on May 18th, 2023 by Mark Kastner
This week begins with an overnight low that could be dangerous for Fruiting crops, so I still haven't begun to trellis, in the event that I may have to cover the Tomatoes and Peppers. There is still plenty to do with bed preparation for the outdoor transplants, and we are still "potting-up" the succession crops for mid Summer!
 
We are open for Transplant orders; Our seed supplies are certified Organic or at least untreated, and the soil is Certified Organic, made just outside of Reed City. The amendments are all NOP approved. In a testimonial to the quality of our starter plants, I am delivering a very large order to our Pure Pasture Organic Store Friends in the Ann Arbor area. This is the fourth consecutive year for our delivery to that customer base!
 
This coming Saturday, May 20, we will participate in the first Farmers Market in Grand Ledge, 9:00 AM till 1:00 PM on River Street! Our CSA deliveries for Saturday will be at that location, and good-by to the great people at Flour Child Bakery for the Summer. Wednesday I am at the Family Fare parking lot in Eaton Rapids at 12:00 noon, and the Allen Street Farmers Market after that, 3:00-6:30. Thursday is farm pick up and scheduled home deliveries. Friday I'll be home in the nursery preparing transplant orders. I hope to see you soon!