CSA STUFF AND STUFF.
Shooting for the end of May/beginning of June for our first CSA deliveries means that we've had a busy week: getting a lot of plants started and some ground worked up alongside some general plotting, crafting, planning, designing and deciding. The chicken coop is coming along nicely, our new house is coming along nicely, the garden is growing, we've made some great new farmer friends and the weather seems like it will be much more friendly to our poor baby plants this week than it was last. It really doesn't take much to do better than 3 frosts in a row... as I write this, however, we're getting a much needed light and gentle rain here in Danville. Apology accepted, weather.Anyway, we hope our CSA members are as excited about the upcoming season-–and especially the fresh vegetables!––as we are. It should, God willing, prove to be a diverse and plentiful 15 weeks. Also, we looked at the pear tree yesterday, and I can't make any promises...but weather permitting, our fall CSA might be getting some tree fruit in their baskets! However, let's not get ahead of ourselves yet as the summer season is just around the corner and will be far from short on treats! If you are still on the fence about signing up for the CSA, don't sweat it, there are a few spots left but we don't know for how long –– here's the info on the shares. Please contact us if you have any questions, reservations or suggestions.Lastly, Hannah and I are excited about an interesting upcoming event this weekend. For the Earth Day Forum taking place in Washington D.C. on Sunday, there will a sermon by Kentuckian Matthew Sleeth at 8:45 in which he will be launching the new Seminary Stewardship Alliance and having a conversation with Wendell Berry on "why the church should take a leading role in environmental conservation," as quoted from the Lexington Herald Leader. The events will be streamed on the Blessed Earth site and at the National Cathedral site, nationalcathedral.org. As you know, we love Mr. Berry, and environmentalism in the church (or lack thereof) is something Hannah and I discuss all the time. This should be fascinating no matter your faith or denomination, so remember to tune in!And for no reason whatsoever, here are some pictures of the other Wendell Beary, looking a little bored on this rainy Monday morning.- Jesse.
