Frost, Frost, Frost

While frosts are nothing knew here (I only go about 12-16 days without one), the real heavies have arrived. The 30F and below ones that last for longer than just 30-45 minutes before sunrise. Many crops like lettuce, kale, radishes, etc don't mind and the ones that do are kept covered every night and only uncovered once the sun rising over the eastern ridge has banished the frost for another day. The tomatoes are all tucked in their greenhouse and won't feel the frosts fingers for awhile, but the field protection only goes so far, mainly in lot letting the dew freeze on the plant but the cold will still get in. Each morning becomes a tally of how far the frost has creeped in under their covers. But there are new eggplants this week from the Dragon Dome and its fiery breath has kept the heirloom tomatoes growing and the cherry tomatoes ripening! 

There are also lots of flowers still blooming and available to brighten your home and hearth!

Frost damage on the squash plants. Even though they are snug under their tunnel, sometimes it just isn't enough and the edges get burnt.

The Nasturtiums (of Petal Power fame) stay nice and cozy under their tunnel but the edges are growing into the paths and they can't all fit under their plastic blanket.

The first eggplants among the tomatoes, Casper & Kermit (the tiny round, greenish one), would taste awesome in a stir fry or curry!

What's available this weekend?

• Eggs! The grass is springing up and the coops are beginning to roam, gobbling up the fresh greens and worms!!!
  • dozen pasture-raised, rainbow chicken eggs $5
• Flowers!
  • Showstopper Bouquet featuring Zeba Lily $25
  • Large Bouquets $15
  • Medium Wooded Fairyland Bouquet $10
  • Snapdragons $5
  • Cosmos $5
• Veggies!
  • Spicy Microgreens
  • Herb Microgreens
  • Butterhead Lettuce
  • French Breakfast Radishes
  • Rainbow Cherry Tomatoes
  • Heirloom Tomatoes
    • Emerald Evergreen
    • Woodle Orange
  • Eggplant
    • Casper (the Friendly Ghost)
    • Kermit (*ribbit*)

Where to find it all?
I'll be at the Farmers Market at Libby, this Thursday from 3-7pm!

I'll be at the Troy Farmers Market, this Friday from 330-630pm!