NOTES FROM THE FARM

EARTH DAY was celebrated by planting a row of gooseberry brambles with youth group from Beth Jacob's Congregation. A bunch of thanks to Terry Honan & the young earth stewards!

April was hallmarked with extensive & intensive plantings in field & coldframes: everbearing strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, gooseberries & veggies.

Yet to be planted are summer strawberries, raspberries, fruit trees (apples, pears, cherries, plums & apricots) & summer veggies.

IT'S PLANTING TIME!

The long winter behind, celebrate the month of May by adding edibles & ornamentals to your garden: Roses, bare-root fruit trees, blueberries, brambles, strawberries, raspberries, vegetables & ornamentals are lined up. New this season: veggies & herbs grown in peat pots - just stick'em in your garden. Large tomato, eggplant & bell pepper plants will fruit up to six weeks earlier than plugs. ALL VEGGIES ARE ORGANIC! Bagged composted turkey manure & worm castings are available as well.

ROSE TIPS

More gardeners are discovering the merits in growing hardy roses as perennials.

Early planting advantages include: improved hardiness & longer bloom time. Roses should have been pruned & fed by now with Bob's Custom mix, to ensure season-long beauty.

Japanese beetles are planning another assault this summer, so be ready to install traps & lures away from your flowering & fruiting plants.

NANCY'S HYPER TUFFAS

Nancy's love for plants & creativity inspired her to explore the art of growing succulents & herbs in hyper tuffa containers, which can be used both indoor & out. Her creations are displayed inside the greenhouse nearest to the store, along with patio containers, baskets & bedding plants. Please check those out!

MEMBERS' CORNER

We are still accepting additional members to our CSA program on pro-rated basis. For additional info please visit our website.

Hopefully we're meeting your expectations so far. While the bulk of summer produce is growing, take advantage of store items, such as eggs, honey, preserves & plants.

VOLUNTEERING

Scores of errands await your help; in addition to earning credit for products @ $7.00/hr, you gain experience, lending support & keep you in good shape.

MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL

BUY 3 GET 1 FREE ROSE BUSH! Offer expires 5/15/12

Click here to print the coupon

SPECIAL OF THE MONTH

FIELD DUG TREES: 8-12' evergreens, lilac (French, Canadian, Japanese), birch clumps, oak, crabapple, buckeye & Amelanchier. Priced to sell! $40.00-75.00. Delivery & transplanting additional.

Yours,
Rachel, Sam & Alex

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