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June 18, 2005
summertime!
The sun is up, its hot, things are growing fast and the work list seems impossible to tackle, which can only mean one thing, its summertime here at Willie Greens. Time to reap the fruits of our labor and try and stay sane in the hectic proccess. With limited harvest time for the greens in the hot summer months, the cooler mornings and evenings are utilized to bring the freshest greens around. What seems like of months of rain and plenty of water, the sun and hot days seem to erase it in a matter of days, and the constant irrigation will begin soon. Organization is always a key element at this time of year, with multiple markets, c.s.a.'s and our wholesale accounts are all large tasks in themselves, and easy to get caught up in, but even more important is to keep looking forward to ensure the success of future crops, a slip up could mean weeks without a particular item. This is what we do best here, and despite the massive amount of stress I am put under, it is a hugely rewarding time and it keeps me coming back to subject myself to it every year.
It is always nice to see the berries finally producing, with the strawberries coming on strong and the first ripe raspberries and blueberries appearing we are extremely eager to supply them for our customers at the market. Come on by to try em'!
Posted by Brett at June 18, 2005 07:56 AM
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