Late last winter I began to dream of July. While I was not envisioning woolen shirts and slug hunting as much as, say, summer squash and peaches, this is Washington. I should know better. But if July won't warm me up now, at least it did in February! Some crops really enjoy the cooler, wetter days, and for these plants I am ever thankful. Alas the slugs are every bit as eager to enjoy them, so we continue the food fight to the death with our mollusk forest friends. Thank goodness for ducks. W...
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At long last the ten day weather report shows no sign of precipitation or nighttime temperatures under 50, and not a moment too soon! The gardens are in full swing, with bees buzzing at each squash blossom and peas hanging heavily on trellised vines. Green tomatoes are appearing everyday and our newest Coffee Creekers have arrived: The Turkeys!

Yes, 23 five day old turkey poults are peeping and bouncing around the brooder in the woodshed, and we are all delighted when they peck at our fingers...
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Happy Summer and Blessed Solstice!

The sun shone bright and warm for the first day of summer, and oh, what a joy it was! The plants are stretching high to the sky and blossoms are popping up on everything. Buzzing bees are ensuring a great harvest of future fruits and some early season delights are making their way onto our table and into your boxes!

Your kombucha is made with Darjeeling tea and a dark sucanat sugar and is paired with my extra special garden kimchi for a fermented fren...
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