Holy moly, what happened to dry season? My bed is damp, I haven't irrigated in a week and things we used to harvest every other day now could probably be harvested twice a day. I am by no means complaining, the hillsides are still lush and green, our cistern is full and our plants aren't facing the usual stresses associated with this time of the year. One crop in particular that is really loving the rain is our green beans. We have struggled in the past few months to successfully grow a good crop of green beans, but they're finally here in full force. Our cucumbers are also digging the rainy vibes and are starting to heavily produce this week. Crops like these will help us manage with our dwindling numbers of tomatoes, as our current crop in the greenhouse starts to peter out.
Another positive of all of this rain is getting to plant trees! Today was our wonderful apprentice Morgan's last day, so in honor of that and the significant amount of rain we received we planted three trees: an avocado, coconut palm and banana (yes I know, technically bananas are grass). Here on the farm we have a tradition where apprentices and interns get to pick out a tree from our nursery that they feel connected to, and we pick a spot on the farm for them to plant it. This is their "legacy tree" and will live on to feed many people long after they leave the farm and move on to other projects and journeys. Ironically, when I left the farm after my apprenticeship my legacy tree died, which is fair I suppose because I decided to come back...
During this wet spell I encourage everyone to think about planting some things. Whether it be trees, food crops, herbs, or even grass, get your hands dirty! This rain won't last forever so take advantage of these cool, wet times to get some things started that will feed you and your loved ones in the future. We hope everyone has an excellent week and we look forward to seeing you this weekend!
Elizabeth and the Farm Crew
