Bright Days

The days of rain and clouds have given way to sunny bright spring days, perfect for planting and even more importantly, for growing! The creek water has made it up to the field, the onions have been planted, the tomatoes are stretching out their necks (they really want to be in the ground!). New chickens, and the chickens who will now probably be called "the old chickens" even though they are only a month or so old, lend an air of serenity and humor to the farm. This is a delicate time in Surprise Valley for gardeners and farmers. The daytime temperatures are in the 70's and at night it barely freezes, but conventional wisdom says it's going to turn cold again before it turns warm for good. When do we risk our tender seedlings to the elements? Maybe not quite yet. The first WWOOFers will be arriving in less than a week, and if the weather holds out, we'll be planting like crazy. In the meantime, the Hornet's Nest is experiencing its last moments of quiet before months of activity and good times begin.

There's so much to be done on the farm - planting, laying the irrigation, making WWOOFer Hollow cozy and comfy, designing the herb and flower gardens, digging, weeding, gazing at the sky, teaching and learning, meeting our new friends and customers, having parties. For now we're provisioning up and hoping for the best with every expectation that our summer will be full of love, joy, peace, and veggies.

Older Chickens, meet your new friends! Hope they are as nice as you!