Quote for the Day

Happy Mothers' Day

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"The phrase 'working mother' is redundant."

~Jane Sellman

Farm Friday

Sunset on the Farm

A few highlights from the week:

• Had great opening day at the market - even got interviewed by both local radio stations
• Hosted videographer who was here Sunday through Tuesday to film video lessons to accompany Bill's soon-to-be-published book
• Attended agritourism workshop
• Tried (and loved) a new wild edible - lambs quarters
• Tried (and will need to experiment with) a new wild edible - curly dock/burdock
• Made new recipe - butternut squash biscuits
• Placed our feed order
• Made deliveries
• Made extra granola for a special order
• Dried some herbs
• Prepped for farmers' market

Have a great week!

Wellness Wednesday

At our house, we talk alot about the difference between real food and "food-like substances." Here's a cute flowchart I discovered on Summer Tomato that can help you when you're confused:

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Morel Mushroom Information for Next Year

Although morel season is over, I thought I'd share a great video a friend sent that helps clarify the difference between morels and false morels. As the narrator demonstrates, once you know the difference between a real one and a false one, you're not going to mistake one for the other. The hard part isn't distinguishing one from the other - it's actually finding them!

Monday Morning Amusement

Tripp and Tyler have some of the best videos:

Quote for the Day

“There are two spiritual dangers in not owning a farm. One is the danger of supposing that breakfast comes from the grocery, and the other that heat comes from the furnace.” 

~Aldo Leopold

Farm Friday

A quiet day at the pond

Some highlights from the farm this week:

• Recovered from open house
• No deliveries this week
• Worked on our farmstay - did some painting and repair work; made signs to comply with Virginia Green; worked on Virginia Green application; crafted rules for reservations and for guests; took care of some miscellaneous purchases to make sure guests are comfortable
• Worked on market setup - repaired PVC sign frame; set up sign, table, etc. at market; purchased small freezer and set it up at the market; 
• Attended final training session for market vendors - learned about exciting things like labeling, sales tax, and insurance (also learned that all the encouragement in the world for small farmers and farmers' markets doesn't help with all the red tape and hoops you have to jump through, at least in our state)
• Ran lots of errands today to get ready for the farmers' market tomorrow.

Have a great week!