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October 29, 2009 - Today marked the last CSA pickup. Thanks for a wonderful season. October 19, 2009 - First frost! Yesterday was the last day of the season for the Sunday farm market. Pumpkins in the share this week! September 22, 2009 - Beets and potatoes in the share this week! Tons of volunteers continuing to show up on Wednesdays. Paths for Run-a-Muck are being mowed. August 24, 2009 - Watermelons were given out in the share today! Still fighting the results of continuing heavy rains in the fields, but crops are still producing well.August 10, 2009 - Several very severe rain storms and blight are hitting some of our tomatoes, but hopefully our large quantities will make up for losses. JJuly 6, 2009 - Leafy crops are going gangbusters! Volunteers are coming out in droves on Wednesdays.
June 2, 2009 - Our first CSA pick up is today, with many beautiful lettuces and greens in the share.
May 6, 2009 - We've started our orchard with 7 apple trees and 4 chery trees. The first tomatoes have been planted and thanks to the help of volunteers, potatoes are in. Carrots, beets and spinach up.
April 14, 2009 - Peas are up! Beets and carrots have been sown. Brassicas are going in later this week. Asparagus crowns were planted yesterday in the farmshed garden.
March 30, 2009 - The new greenhouse frame has been erected. Early bed preparation is under way.
February 18, 2009 - The season has begun! We sowed onions today in the protected shelter of the blacksmith shop.
Read Fred's reflection on Rushton Farm's First Season...
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