Let's Get Fresh: I Wonder Where The Birdies Is
By Bob Workman on April 10, 2016 from Let’s Get Fresh
--My grandfather
My grandpa loved sitting by his kitchen window and watching his bird feeder. He'd watch in anticipation for the first sign of robins. With their arrival, it was certain spring was right around the corner.
Robins came to my yard a few weeks ago and we've heard peepers. The magnolia trees are blooming and dandelions are popping up. I think we can be certain spring is here! Spring around the farm brings birds, too, in the form of newly hatched baby chicks. Calves are born in the soft grass pastures. And plants are starting in abundance in some local greenhouses.
The arrival of spring means an arrival of seasonal produce to the market! The temperatures and daylight length aren't where they need to be to grow tomatoes and peppers, but greens are coming up in abundance! Other spring time favorites, like rhubarb and asparagus are also starting their emergence from the newly warmed soil. And another thing that happens to show up in abundance in spring is eggs! Hens love the lengthening of the days and reward us with an increase in egg production. There is a good reason why
It's hard to believe that this is our last winter market before opening day on May 15! The weather outside right now certainly doesn't seem spring-like, but May 15 will be here before we know it. So, enjoy the emergence of the flowers that these April showers are sure to bring, enjoy the seasonal greens from the market, and be sure to mark your calendar for opening day!