A few years ago we spent about $12000 on a new well. Todd runs drip tape to irrigate all our crops right at the base of every plant. It can get expensive to pump water all day during drought conditions but we are able to do it. California farms cannot easily say the same.
On Peasants' Plot, our soil is only slightly towards the clay end of the spectrum but it holds water in low parts of certain fields. When we get ten inches of rain over two days, ponds form. Plants do not like this. Plus it makes weeding inefficient and planting impossible. We do not need any more rain!
The task that IS happening rain or shine on our farm is harvesting. Our worker shareholders are really helping with that! They are troopers.
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| Garbage bag ponchos look fabulous! |
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| Baby salad mix. |
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| Spinach. |
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| Hardworking worker shareholders! Learn more by visiting our Worker Share signup page. |
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| D'Avignon radishes, aka "French breakfast radishes." |
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| Me at Lincoln Square Farmers Market in Chicago, Tuesday! |
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| Baby kale, bags and bags! |
Let's finish with a recipe, shall we?? Heres' a good one:
Avocado and Radish salad with Lime Dressing
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoon garlic chives or other fresh herb (cilantro is actually really great to add), chopped
1/2 C. olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
salad mix ---Throw in some spicy mix, too. They’re all good together!
avocado
radishes, sliced thin
Put lime, seasoning and herbs in a mason jar and shake. Add oil and shake again to emulsify. Toss over salad mix, radishes and any other goodies. Add avocado and gently toss with hands.
