A NEW CAMERA WALK.

We have been taking lots of four o'clock walks lately, right as the sun is (sadly!) beginning to set and we realize we need to get out of the house while we still can. We went walking a few days ago to see the Bugtussle Farm animals and try out our new camera. Wendell and the cats came with us, and along the way we discovered a 20 pound flush of oyster mushrooms, restacked the shiitake logs that were drowning in the pond, and found some brussels sprouts hiding in the garden. 

THIS & THAT.

Some random photos from the past week.Further loves sweet peppers...and his bouncy swing.All the rain has filled the forest with fun mushrooms. We seem to find a new kind every day! Oh, summer harvests.The shiitake logs are looking great! The white means its working.Making bouquets for market. 

MUSHROOM PARTY.

Okay, so according to Field and Forest ––our beloved spawn purveyor––our mushroom spawn will be arriving next week. And this means we will be inoculating logs on the following Sunday. Anyone who wants to join us is welcome––we could use the extra hands! The details are below:SPECIAL NOTE: IF YOU WANT TO INOCULATE SOME LOGS OF YOUR OWN WHILE YOU ARE HERE, EMAIL US ASAP, tell us how many you want to do––in multiples of 12––and what kind of oyster or shiitake (regard the Field and Forest site). We might be able to add onto our order. You can bring your own logs, or we can cut the logs for you ($5/log + price of wax and spawn). We can also just cut you the logs and you can inoculate them yourself at a later date. There is a limit to how many we can do, so first come first serve.When: Sunday, March 15th, from 10 a.m. to whenever we're done (with a lunch break, provided by us).Where: Our farm in Monroe County, Kentucky––will respond with directions.What: Inoculating shiitake logs and Oyster TotemsWear: Boots and appropriate clothing. It could be muddy. Scratch that, it will be muddy.What if: If the weather is bad––that is, too wet or too cold––well, we'll probably still inoculate but you are not obliged to join. I will shoot out an email confirming or rescheduling that morning. If we have to reschedule, it will be for the following Sunday.How to sign up: Email us and let us know you're coming so we know how much food to microwave (just kidding, we don't have electricity). Also, let us know if you have dietary restrictions.Email: Roughdraftfarmstead at gmail.com

THIS & THAT.

Some random photos from the past week.Soaking our shiitake logs.Trying to direct the black snakes away from the hen house.I love these three booties. Planting celeriac.Blushed Butteroaks lettuce.