April 2024: Seedling Sale Details & More
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News from the Farm
Well, there’s been A LOT of rain in the last few days that has fallen on the farm (more than 2.5”). It’s put me a few days behind schedule in direct sowing beets, snow turnips, carrot seeds, and might delay transplanting kale and chard , but I am crossing my fingers and toes that this week isn’t as rainy as the forecast originally predicted and that this wild wind helps to dry things out quickly.
Rain is probably the thing on the farm that causes me the most anxiety - I have zero control over it and a heavy soaking, like the one we’ve just experienced, can set me far behind, especially if there are rainy systems that keep coming.
Fortunately more all of the beds that I planned to plant in April have been given their spring dose of compost, so I just need to plant into them as soon as it dries out a little.
In the mean time, I’ve been sowing seeds indoors, potting up plants for the Seedling Sale, and working on building a trailer to carry our veggies to market.
Farmers Market
Visit us at the last two Winter Markets, hosted by Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market on Saturday, April 27 and May 11, from 9am-1pm at 505 Cayuga Street in the village of Lewiston.
The Summer Market returns June 1, 9am-1pm in Academy Park. This season the market moves to the south side of the park (facing Syros Restaurant).
🚨Announcement 🚨 Seedling Sale
You want to grow heirloom varieties in your garden this year.
But you never got around to starting any seeds.
Or maybe you weren't sure what might grow well in your raised beds or containers.
👉🏼 Then you need to shop our Seedling Sale on May 11, between 9am-1pm, at the Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market at 505 Cayuga Street.
🥦 Our seedlings are grown in certified organic potting mix from heirloom, untreated seeds on our farm.
🌶 The varieties were chosen for their and ability to thrive in WNY. (See a list of varieties on our website)
🥒 And they're varieties I've grown - many of them in containers and raised garden beds.
I’ll also include growing tips so you can be confident in growing your garden.
Check out the heirloom varieties I'm offering on May 11 👇🏼
Featured Friends
WNY is home to many small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Each month we introduce you to 2 that we think you should know.
Business Friend: Greg’s Greenhouse is a local microgreens producer, located in Niagara Falls. They grow a variety of nutrient-dense microgreens in certified organic potting mix. Microgreens last approximately 7-14 days in your fridge and there are so many ways to incorporate them into your meals. You can order Microgreens directly from Greg’s Greenhouse and have them delivered straight to your door. Check out their subscription service to see if it’s the right fit for you!
Non-Profit Friend: The Tool Library is an all-volunteer nonprofit tool-lending library located off of Main Street in Buffalo’s University Heights neighborhood.
For a small annual fee, our members — including people, organizations, and businesses — can borrow from their inventory of over 3,000 tools. Their Dare to Repair Cafe is a monthly community event where individuals can bring broken items (lamps, small electronics, vacuums, toys, etc.) and have volunteer “fixers” try to repair the item alongside them for free! This reduces waste by connecting those with a need to those with the know-how. Check out their next Dare of Repair Cafe on May 18 or volunteer at one of their upcoming spring clean up service days.
On the Blog
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