WHAT’S UP ON THE FARM?
Precipitation in the past month: Rain: 0.50" Snow: 9.00"
Greetings from the farm on this cold, blustery February day. What better time to sit down in front of the computer with a hot cup of tea and review the past month.As with most months on the farm, the weather has been a big part of our focus. The snowstorm last week brought us a quick 9" of snow as pictured in dark yellow band in the graphic below, but within a few days it was largely gone. As the top soil had thawed by then, all that good moisture soaked in with very little runoff, which we love to see. In fact, according to the experts, our area is now at "normal" soil moisture for this time of year. After last year's severe drought, that is great news!
February 1 is traditionally the start of our growing season, when we start seeding transplants in our heated sunroom.
However, this year we delayed that by a week and headed west to visit friends and family in Colorado. It was a wonderful trip with agreeable weather, some time in the mountains, a couple of bighorn sheep sightings and lots of good food. We are so lucky to have on-farm family and our awesome crew members available to take care of things while we are gone!
As soon as we returned home, the growing season began! So far we've sown all our alliums (onions, leeks, scallions & shallots), all of the early high tunnel greens, celery, early herbs and the first of the flowers. As soon as we hit March, things will really get going!
VegEmail deliveries continue on the winter schedule of every other Tuesday in Des Moines at Peace Tree-Des Moines Branch and in Knoxville at the Grand Theater. We will continue to do these sales every two weeks until the first of May. Just because it's winter, doesn't mean you can't still enjoy fresh, local foods.
Our next delivery is Tuesday, 2/28 and the order form will be open until out on 2/26 at 10pm. If you aren't receiving the VegEmail order form and you would like to, just fill out the form here: VegEmail.
CSA 2023: Signup season is here and we still have space available at all our delivery locations! If you haven't been a CSA member with us before and are interested, here's where to find details: CSA Info.If you are ready to join us for a season of veggie adventures, here's the direct link to sign up: CSA 2023 Signup. If you have questions, just shoot us a message. If you know someone who would love a season full of fresh, local, chemical-free produce, please share the joy and send them our way!
Is a monthly newsletter not enough for you? Do you want to read more about our life on the farm and see more pictures? Follow us on Facebook at or on Instagram at bluegatefarmfresh. CSA members and current local customers can also connect with other BGF members to share recipes or ask questions on our Facebook community page at Blue Gate Farm Community.
That's about it for now. If you have any questions or comments, be sure to let us know.Best from the farm,Jill & Sean (and the whole BGF crew)
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February 1 is traditionally the start of our growing season, when we start seeding transplants in our heated sunroom.
As soon as we returned home, the growing season began! So far we've sown all our alliums (onions, leeks, scallions & shallots), all of the early high tunnel greens, celery, early herbs and the first of the flowers. As soon as we hit March, things will really get going!
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Our next delivery is Tuesday, 2/28 and the order form will be open until out on 2/26 at 10pm. If you aren't receiving the VegEmail order form and you would like to, just fill out the form here: VegEmail.
