The Circle Continues...

It was one of those weeks where you do a lot moving here, doing there, but it feels like nothing got done. A lot of projects and tasks need to get done before snow arrives to stay and a lot have been started but not many done yet. 

This is the last week of the regular Farmers Markets, with only the Fall Bounty Market in Troy on the 18th followed by the possibility of some seasonal craft fairs and bazaars. With the end of the markets and their accompanying routines, I have more time to finish the big projects and make sure everybody is planted, mulched, and prepped for winter.

The hens have slowed down to minimal egg production so the winter egg/microgreen delivery will not begin for a few weeks, probably in early November. But the young ducks have laid their first egg and soon the others will follow and the duck eggs might outpace the hens before they finish molting.
 

​The shipments of Tulips and Daffodils have begun to arrive and with each one the Quality Control Officer does a thorough inspection. There was a few favorites form this year that I got more of and a few new beauties that will hopefully become favorites as well!

The tulip/daff trench is nearly finished and with so many arriving I may have to trench part of the next row too since I will be moving last years one to be with their new friends.

The very last of the fresh flowers. All others succumbed to the frost and snow, but these cold-weather-lovers were happy under their tunnel, which has now been removed to let them feel the cold enough for the annuals to die back and the short-lived perennials/biennials to push their energy into their roots to last the long winter.

​The chilly mornings spent inside are not wasted as I make more and more wreaths until the dried flowers run out.

​The very last of the fresh flowers. All others succumbed to the frost and snow, but these cold-weather-lovers were happy under their tunnel, which has now been removed to let them feel the cold enough for the annuals to die back and the short-lived perennials/biennials to push their energy into their roots to last the long winter.

​The weather is a fickle creature in fall and most outdoor tasks take his cue, but at least the early snow flurries help quicken the step knowing that more will come and eventually it won't leave for a longer time.

Another task that has to move indoors is the cleaning and storing of the tubers & corms that can't overwinter in the ground. These are the Ranunculus that were dug up last week and started to sprout again before I could wash and dry them. They are like little delicate octopi. The anemones are next, followed by the dahlias.

What's available this weekend?

• Flowers!
  • a few small bouquets from the very last fresh flowers of the season!
  • dried flower wreaths
  • barrettes
• Veggies!
  • Spicy Microgreens (Radish & Arugula)
  • Herb Microgreens (Lemon Basil)
  • Kale Microgreens
  • Garlic
    • Moroccan Creole
    • Chesnok Red
  • Bell Peppers
  • Green Tomatoes, unripe
• Fiber Crafts
  • Handwoven Scarf, Acrylic & Wool
  • Dragon Origami Hair Clips
  • Hen Saddles
    • Help protect your hens while they finish their yearly molt

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