Planting Seeds in February

Photo by Ken W. Hall

Photo by Ken W. Hall

Photo by Ken W. Hall

Photo by Ken W. Hall

Photo by Ken W. Hall

Yesterday we woke to five degrees outdoors.  It was fifteen degrees when we left home and headed to the Madison Farm to Fork greenhouse.  Once inside it was a pleasant sixty-four degrees.

Several people turned out to prepare the beds for planting.  I learned a lot from all these seasoned growers.  Many of them have been working the land all their lives.  I felt blessed to be in their company and learn from their years of wisdom born of experience.

Before leaving we planted seeds that will be harvested in time for our Farmer's Market.  It is such a joy to watch this project grow from its humble beginnings a few short years ago.  I am blessed to know the dedicated volunteers who worked tirelessly to offer this amazing gift to our small community.  It is difficult to know how to express my deep gratitude to them.

The weather yesterday was awesome.  The wind was silent and temperatures reached into the low forties.  Ken said the weather predictions are this will last all week.  Is it really February?