We are in high gear to finish tucking the Garden to Bed. Rachel brings Friends to the Farm to help. Rachel, Kirk, and Jen are very busy Medical Students who hardly have a moment's time to spare. Hopefully the quick trip to the Farm, the wonderful air, some exercise, and good company will give some Fresh Air and Nourishment for those cram-packed Moments ahead. We are grateful that they chose to share some time with us today.
The Northwesterly Winds must have made their traveling here quick and efficient. Those Winds also presented some challenges. We each needed a Rock to hold us down, and of course, we have plenty of them. Nature carries incredible Power. We Humans with our sometimes overrated Sense of Power are really small in the Big Scheme of Things. The Wind served to wipe away that overrated sense and any other World around us other than harvesting the Garden on this Day.
With Rachel, Jen and Owen, and Kirk's help, we got a lot done in a short time: moving the Sweet Potatoes and White Potatoes from the Garage and Shed into the Basement, gathering Seeds (Cosmos in 3 varieties, Coxcomb, Zinnias, Marigolds), digging the remaining Dahlias, gathering Dill, gathering Nasturtium Seeds (Melanie has found a new recipe), gathering Holy Basil for Tea, planting Daffodils around the drip line of the Wilson Apricot and the Gala Apple.
Afterwards, we enjoy some quiet time with Hot Tea/Cocoa and Molasses Cake. Conversation was aplenty.As they prepared to leave, Owen wanted to visit the Garden one more time. On their way there, he and Melanie head out to gather Eggs. Melanie goes inside the Hen House. Owen, who is 4, has a special place from outside the Coop to watch her work. He volunteers to carry the Eggs back to the House. He does so enthusiastically and carefully.
Afterwards, the Crew heads back home against those marvelous Winds for busy schedules ahead. Thank you, Rachel, Owen and Jen, and Kirk for all the help and for the special shared time. 
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