While Ken was learning about bees Judith took a Sectional Warp class at the Weavers Guild. The loom on the main floor, has a sectional warp; it enables the weaver to easily wind on miles of the same warp and weave many rugs before she needs to re- warp her loom. The instructor was excellent, the students had diverse backgrounds. It was worth the time away from the farm to hone this skill.
Last Weekend Ken took a couple days to attend a natural beekeeping workshop in nearby Amery. He learned some , was glad to see how many other people want to have bees without chemistry. He now has more tools for his bee “toolbox.”
Greetings from the Garden! This week’s CSA box has lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, zucchini, onions, garlic, parsley, and a new crop of winter kohlrabi Field Notes. Ken is clearing space. He is clearing out crops and plants as they finish and making space for fall plantings of spring greens. He is in planning mode as we get ready to move the mobile high tunnel off the tomatoes and onto fall greens. …
