Oregano, Mint, Lemon Balm, Comfrey, Plantain, Nettles, Parsley
We have an abundance of Herbs right now!  

So we are offering YOU an unique opportunity -- for just $5 per person* come to the farm this Saturday the 30th at 10am to harvest your own fresh herbs!  

You will even be able to dig your own starts to get plants of your own started at home!

Bring your own tools please! (a pair of clippers or scissors, a trowel if you are getting starts, something to take your treasures home in)

* This event is intended for individuals for personal use.  If you are in need of large quantities or are a resale business we are happy to help you, but please contact us separate from this event.   Thank you.

Apple Blossoms are the herald of spring for me.  If only we had scented pictures so you could enjoy that sweet, subtle fragrance standing in the orchard brings.  . . If you don't have allergies of course!  Yes, well there is a bit of overwhelming pollen about now too,  all part of the rush of spring.   Everything is bursting to life with the fevered need to grow, prepare and produce.  Once the early rush is past the wait for final growth and production will begin,  but spring is like the starting leap of a race.

The cows came to the farm last week in a rush of a different sort of energy.  They have been enjoying the lush grass and dappled shade of the old orchard, and this week will start wandering their way toward the back pastures by the barn.   The waiting with them is a needed patience to win their trust,  a timely process.  They will eventually learn that we are bringers of treats and givers of head scratches, but for now they are wary of us.  The lambs have started to learn though and head scratches are welcome in their pasture!   The chickens are laying abundantly now and if you are interested in purchasing eggs just let us know, there are also still beef and lamb shares available as well,  just call to make arrangements.

This last weekend was opening weekend of the Olympia Farmers market and it was a wonderful weekend.   The planting has begun in earnest on the farm, now that it is dry enough to work the fields, and we look forward to bringing fresh delicious produce to you every week.    Many have asked about signing up for our CSA - YES there is still time!  Sign up now, before April 25th for the early sign up discount.   Pickups will only be at the Farm on Fridays,  but if you are set on pickup at the market stay tuned as we will have a different option available for you soon!


Celeste (For Jan, Dean and Crew)

After last years drought we certainly needed some good winter rains, however we were quickly waterlogged this winter.  Some of our fields have had standing water in them since November!   All of the water you see was rain water - the water table and ground saturation simply couldn't cope with the 'wettest winter on record'.   We are drying out now though and the farm is coming to life with flowers blooming, bees buzzing and birds busy nesting.

The lambs arrived at the farm this week, and the cows will be coming soon.   We are looking forward to the Olympia Farmers market starting this week - we will be bringing lots of kale, chard, nettles and leeks among other items. 

Don't forget that you can still sign up for our CSA now at the 'Early Bird' reduced price and partner with us for a whole season of great healthy vegetables!  Pick up will be at the farm only this year, so you will have even more opportunities to see the animals and watch the changes on the farm. 

Enjoying the sun and looking forward to another abundant season - Jan, Dean and Crew