quick update
I haven't had time to blog recently, but here is a quick update by my house mate, Sylvia Keesmaat, that she wrote to promote the upcoming workday/open house on May 13. More soon!
Hello Friends,Here is a brief update on what is happening at Russet House Farm. Spring is in full swing. The daffodils and tulips are out. The plum trees are in blossom and their perfume makes working in the gardens a joy. The peas and spinach have sprouted, and some of the onions have been planted. We have three calves now, two heifers and a bull calf. The ducks and chickens are enjoying rooting through the garden and our small chicks have now become teenager chickens, free-ranging down in the pasture. It is a beautiful time of year now, especially since the mosquitoes are not quite out yet. Two of the barn cats have had kittens. One litter is accesible but the other is hidden so deeply that we can't see the kittens, but we know they are there. The greenhouse is full of seedlings growing strong and sturdy, and the pond is full of frogs and peepers.
We know that some of you indicated that you were interested in coming for another work day in May. We are planning one for this saturday. Work we will be doing will include: digging and weeding in the garden, transplanting daylilies, digging and putting into pots some trees (mainly balsam and cedar) that are growing in the middle of the trails (we don't want them to get trampled), and building the cubicles for composting toilets. There will also be a children's programme let by Marianne Karsh in the afternoon, and the morning will involve some activities that children can be involved with.
If you would like to come, please let us know so that we can plan for food. If you are coming and have room in your car, let us know that as well. We are assisting some people in finding rides. We hope that you are enjoying spring.
peace to you,
Sylvia Keesmaat