It's beginning to feel a lot like fall these days! The mornings are cool and the evenings are even cooler. I must say, I do like waking up and putting long pants and a sweatshirt on and sipping my hot coffee on the purple porch swing, absorbing the cool air. But with this cool air comes the end of a season which has quickly come and gone. Our CSA members can expect at least two more weeks of fresh produce. The duty of watering in the fields is becoming less arduous, however our list for preparing the farm for winter is growing. I foresee lots of canning and preserving in the near future! Here at Harvest House we like to experiment with methods used centuries ago, so our new/old scythe will assist us in our wheat harvest. Fresh ground flour, Yum! And the hops growing on most buildings on the farm have a beautiful glow with the prospects of turning into a delicious fresh brew. Lots of harvesting to be done here!
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| Diana and Monica |
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| Katya and Lori |
So, it's a good thing we still have lots of help. We have said our goodbyes to Perrine and Arnaud. We wished them safe travels as they continued their journey down south. Tonight we will have a "See You Later" Party for Barbra as she leaves tomorrow for Glacier National Park and then California, but we anticipate her return to Harvest House in September. I guess she just can't get enough! The new arrivals have been bright and delightful. From California came Katya, Diana, and Monica. Katya was originally going to travel by herself to the farm but her two dear friends decided to keep her company on the road. They all went to high school together but met at different times and eventually became a trio. Due to work obligations, Monica could stay for only a week but claims she had a memorable stay. Katya and Diana have stayed for two weeks and unfortunately leave on Monday to head back to the big city of L.A. School is calling their names. Thomas from France arrived last night and will be here for at least a week. He is a mechanical engineering student who's school requires their students to travel as a project. How great is that?! He has never been to North America and hopes to experience the culture and practice his English. We believe his will be the last new face we see at the farm this season... soon time for a quiet house. We greatly appreciate all the diversity brought to the farm and the hard work everyone did. We look forward to what personalities will join us next year. Thank you WWOOFers!
Other happenings on the farm include the very newest and youngest biological family member. Mr. Andrew Riley Bell. Amber Bell, Lori's daughter had her first baby a couple weeks ago and is here for a visit. What a change of pace having a newborn in the house has caused. It's hard enough with all the cute animals to not be distracted, but having a tiny peaceful baby around amazingly can transfix you as if time stopped. Amber lives in Biloxi, MI and due to the hurricane that swept through, had the opportunity to jump a plan to her home state. It's been a pleasure getting to know her and her new son.
We are having our first Labor of Love Event: Speed Dating with a Twist on Saturday night. We have farm chores prepared, food planned, and a group of musicians ready to go. Although, we do not have our "daters". Unfortunately, we have not received the response we were looking for despite all the posters we've handed out and people we've talked to. But, there will still be fun to have at Harvest House. Friends have been called, decorations are in the works, and some speed dating will still happen. We are not canceling it so for those of you just learning about it, you are still more than welcome to join in on the fun.
We will keep you all posted as harvest time continues. Be well everyone and side note, keep the firefighters in your thoughts as they battle the blazes around the valley.
It's beginning to feel a lot like fall these days! The mornings are cool and the evenings are even cooler. I must say, I do like waking up and putting long pants and a sweatshirt on and sipping my hot coffee on the purple porch swing, absorbing the cool air. But with this cool air comes the end of a season which has quickly come and gone. Our CSA members can expect at least two more weeks of fresh produce. The duty of watering in the fields is becoming less arduous, however our list for preparing the farm for winter is growing. I foresee lots of canning and preserving in the near future! Here at Harvest House we like to experiment with methods used centuries ago, so our new/old scythe will assist us in our wheat harvest. Fresh ground flour, Yum! And the hops growing on most buildings on the farm have a beautiful glow with the prospects of turning into a delicious fresh brew. Lots of harvesting to be done here!
Other happenings on the farm include the very newest and youngest biological family member. Mr. Andrew Riley Bell. Amber Bell, Lori's daughter had her first baby a couple weeks ago and is here for a visit. What a change of pace having a newborn in the house has caused. It's hard enough with all the cute animals to not be distracted, but having a tiny peaceful baby around amazingly can transfix you as if time stopped. Amber lives in Biloxi, MI and due to the hurricane that swept through, had the opportunity to jump a plan to her home state. It's been a pleasure getting to know her and her new son.
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