Peas are in the Freezer. Potatoes are now in the basement. Onions are still curing in the Garage. Carrots are in the fridge awaiting canning or use as fresh. Storage crannies are filling up. Things seem to be happening all at once.
Since all of these Veggies are harvested, it was time to clear out the Beds and get them ready for Fall Crops: Potatoes, Beets, Carrots, and Green Beans. Richard went to work on the Raised Beds during the early morning time, while Melanie was out harvesting Raspberry Leaves for her Nature's Medicinary and I was mulching in Flowers in the Medicinal Wheel. In precious moments, we were checking in and supporting each other.
None of us worked fast in the Heat. We worked slowly and methodically. Evidence of the damage of the Heat on the Plants is abundant. When we completed our tasks, we came inside into the welcome cool. Some aspects of Little House on the Prairie are gratefully set aside. The lack of Air Conditioning in this Heat is one.
We are amazed at the toll the Heat takes. We are tired a lot. It is an invitation to take extra precautions in self care. Rest is good.
When inside, I checked the rotation calendar offered by Rodale's. We did our best to rotate the Veggies in that order for the Beds that Richard has prepared. In some cases, we need to pay more attention to Soil Amendments. I guess we can't do it all at once. We have to save something for tomorrow. Right?
Root Crops are best planted on Root Day, which is Monday. Here we go again. There is always something happening on the Farm.
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