It’s April 2nd and I’m writing this a I look out at trees blowing, rain/sleet coming down, and listen to the wind howl. A few weeks ago it felt like spring, and I was ready to get outside in the garden and greenhouse, but for now that’s on hold.
I wrote in an earlier post that this year I am going to spend more time in the garden so that I can grow food to both sell and use myself. There will also be a cut flower garden in memory of my Mom. We both loved the flower part of gardening. There will be 3 more raised beds built near the beds Bob built last year, and those beds will be where I grow the bulk of my vegetables and anything I need to take out in the fall (dahlias, ranunculus).
The other garden will be near the greenhouse, where the Chicken Bus used to be. That will be where I have 4 quadrants. One will have perennials, one annuals, one will be for things that need to get established but will come back (rhubarb, berries, asparagus) and the 4th quadrant will likely be for veggies that are better grown in the ground. There may be a fruit tree or two in there somewhere too.
The greenhouse needs to be set up, we’ve got shelves to build, irrigation to set up, and vents to install. There’s also a fence that needs to go up around the raised beds to keep the deer out, and reinforcement around the current fence by the greenhouse to keep the deer out. So – lots to do!!
As many of you know, hubby just had knee replacement surgery so he’s out of commission for a while longer. But once he’s ready, we will need to work on these projects together.
I’ve never commented on this publicly but in November I had the good fortune to get a part time job supporting 2 townships as their recording secretary, and assist the zoning administrator for several townships. It’s part time, but year round, and it’s really interesting to do something different and enjoyable. I love the job!
So, I’m juggling a lot right now. For these reasons, I am not going to open regularly quite yet. I may open on an occasional Saturday, but am trying to get as much done as I can between now and Memorial Day so that I’m more prepared to bake and be open on a regular basis. I don’t know yet what I’ll have for days open, it may vary once I have produce to sell, but I will establish a regular baking schedule. More time is needed at this point to determine what that schedule will be.
Thanks to everyone who has supported me over the years, I am so grateful to all of my customers. I will continue, it will likely be in a different capacity but I will still be here. How could I give up this great location??
If you took the time to read this, I appreciate it!! Happy Spring! Andria
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