That past week on the farm has been mostly rain and some clouds, the occasional really hot day, and whenever you are working in the gardens you are surrounded by a haze of insects.
Essentially, garden work is impossible. It's too wet to hoe, it's a bit too wet to weed, and and taking the tractors into the garden is not even a plausible idea.
Berry is doing very well, and she's very friendly now!
CSA List (subject to change);
Kale
Swiss Chard
Broccoli
Garlic Scapes
Sugar Snap Peas
Lettuce Mix
Purslane
Radish
Strawberries
Spring Turnips
Chinese Cabbage
Green onions
Facts about Purslane:
~It has more omega-3 fatty acids than any other leafy green vegetable (three times the amount that kale has!)
~It is an excellent source or Vitamin A, which is an antioxidant and essential for vision.
~Purslane is a rich source of Vitamin C, which is an antioxidant. Vitamin C is also needed for the growth and repair of body tissue.
~It contains some B-complex vitamins, including riboflavin, niacin, and pyridoxine.
~Purslane contains two types of betalain alkaloid pigments, the reddish beta-cyanins and the yellow beta-xanthins. Both of these pigments are powerful antioxidants.
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