I have always loved the fall, but this seasonal living shows me why I love it. I love the cooling weather, the warm clothes, the evening walks through the leaves. And now I am discovering the pleasure of slow meanders through the fields. I haven’t actually farmed much this year, most of the heavy labor has gone to Proeun while I prepare for the coming baby, but now as the season slows I have really enjoyed quiet mornings with him. The rush to get out to the field is lessened a hit, the weeding and planting are done, now is the fun time of harvesting and eating.
Effie and Jack join us on the morning’s walk to the fields. Here one of the last things we planted, the fall greens continue to go strong.
Proeun’s pride and joy. The water spinach field has served us well this year and often graces our table. This plant is actually considered a “noxious weed” by the USDA and requires a special permit to purchase the seeds and grow the plant. We are one of the few farms in Minnesota with that permit.
One of the last tasks of the year, fertilizing. Here Proeun sprays fish emulsion on the summer squash trying to encourage them towards the last hurrah.
Just some of the amazing produce from our field. This year’s watermelon is particularly nice. The lack of rain in the 2nd half of the summer really concentrated the flavor. Yum. More about the yummy food on our table lately on Friday.