We all have that romantic image of the tough farmer working outside in all kinds of weather, invincible as the fabled postal worker. And certainly many farmers (and postal workers) are toiling away in the heat today, hopefully with plenty of water breaks in the shade.
But we, too, are human, and it is hot outside. This morning I weeded the herb garden, still in the shade that time of day, then ventured briefly into the sun to weed and mulch the potatoes (by piling said weeds around the base of the plants – unconventional, perhaps, but efficient). I was outside maybe 30 minutes.
And now I am sitting on the couch, A/C and ceiling fan running, a glass of lavender lemonade beside me, to draft this update with pencil and notebook. With the exception of brief forays into the garden, I am using these exceptionally hot days to do housework and long-neglected office work, like updating my accounting sheet. Unglamorous and tedious (hence neglected), but necessary and not done in direct sunlight. I am grateful for the ability to choose to be inside on a day like today.
Tomorrow, I will brave the heat (again, briefly) to dig fresh garlic and pull radishes, and likely cut some lavender bundles – all for you! So please come visit all the vendors at the Broadway Community Market on Saturday and enjoy the fruits of our labor. We love serving our community, and it makes our day brighter when you stroll through our booths.
I have been teasing you with hints at summer produce for a while now, and I promise, it’s coming! The cucumbers and summer squash are starting to ripen, and tomatoes and jalapenos won’t be long behind them. But for now, come grab the last of the spring radishes as well as freshly dug garlic, lovely lavender, delicious garlic salt, and thoughtfully crafted crocheted items.
See you at the market!