The end of Season #2

some of the many beautiful Tonda Padana pumpkins I grew this year

I started the 2009 season cautiously optimistic that I could supply enough produce for 20 families and still have enough left over for the farmers' market. I 'm glad to report that I needn't have been cautious at all because the season went very very well. So well in fact that I have the confidence to boost production next year to 40 families! This means that I will have to find another field: one of my many Winter projects!

In 2010 will also be starting a certified organic veggie plant business in collaboration with the Green Room. Propagation starts in February and the first plants will likely be available for sale in April 2010. I will report more about this in the coming months.

Even though it has been a great season I am delighted to now have the opportunity to sleep in sometimes and to focus my attention on other interests over the Winter period. I think this Winter lull is really important in order to be able to recharge the batteries, so to speak. Otherwise I could see myself getting burned out quite easily. I'm super excited about next year but will relish this slower time in the meantime! :o)

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