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I live in Tennessee and have been distressed but not surprised this week to see an abrupt escalation of COVID-19 infections. A bright spot in all of this was my trip to a local farm this morning to pick up their set box of fresh produce, which varies from week to week depending on what they are harvesting. I paid online ahead of time and just popped my trunk when I got there. This week my box contained Bibb lettuce, tomatoes, summer squash, zucchini, a small head of cabbage, white and red potatoes, white and red onions, garlic, kohlrabi, cucumbers, watermelon, flat parsley, and a big bouquet of basil that made my heart sing with joy. They also have a smaller size box if that is too much, some ala carte choices, pre-made soups, salads, etc. as well as cheeses, baked goods, and meats from their co-op partners. Many small farms are going through a rough period due to cancelled contracts with restaurants and schools. If you live near a farm, you may be able to treat yourself to some lovely, fresh produce and help out the farmer at the same time. To their credit, the farm that I go to has been conscientious about masks and contact right from the start.
MontanaMama
(23,314 posts)We participate in our local CSA program. The farm where I get my share is only a couple blocks away so I can walk or ride my bike there. They too are careful about hygiene and masks. Yesterdays farm share had 3 kinds of lettuce, cauliflower, broccoli, radishes, scallions, kohlrabi, Napa cabbage, zucchini, spinach, mustard greens, rainbow chard, basil and strawberries. Were a few weeks away from tomatoes up here in MT! It was lovey to cook dinner last night with the abundance of produce to put on the table.
Ponietz
(2,968 posts)I toiled many hours clearing rocks and making topsoil, built 3 during our lockdown, and used hardware cloth to gopher-proof them.
Surprisingly bounteous for just over 100 sq. ft. Lots of stuff exploding into life.
Tanuki
(14,918 posts)Bon appetit! 🍅 🥔 🥕 🍓