Greenhouse season is underway!
As we close out February, a couple recent snowfalls brighten up the farm. We’ve set our sights on spring, but mother winter has reminded us that she’s not quite ready to leave. Despite the cold, we spent time this week setting up our greenhouse in preparation for seeding onions and leeks. The first days inside are always such a thrill, pushing our hands in soil again and dropping seeds into flats. Their promise and potential has us excited for the season to come.
The past month has seen us continue to rest our bodies and take time to research best practices and improve the overall quality of what we do. In particular, we’re studying ways to improve seedling production and energy use in the greenhouse, organic disease management, and improved soil building practices. Much of what we do involves equipment and so part of the winter has entailed making repairs and repainting worn out implements. We’ve also decided to invest in a mechanical transplanter this spring, which will allow us to move away from transplanting all our seedlings by hand. Not only will this save us time, freeing us up to focus on other tasks, but it lessens some of the physical burden associated with putting plants in the ground. It’s something I’m sure the crew will be excited about!
Summer CSA membership renewals for the 2019 continue. While there’s still time to renew, our share is nearly full and we’ve begun making offers to folks on the waitlist. If you are a current member that would like to renew for the 2019 season, please do so soon, as we can no longer guarantee your spot in the share.
If you need the weblink to renew or need to be in touch with us for any other reason, please send a message with your current email to appletonfarmscsa@thetrustees.org. Feel free to call us with any questions at 978-356-5728 ext. 4115. We are looking forward to next season and we hope you are too!
Upcoming Events at Appleton Farms
March
2
Saturday
Happy Hour at the Sugar Shack
Join us for Happy Hour at the Sugar Shack and experience how we turn our sweet sap into tasty syrup before sampling local beers
March
5
Tuesday
Tuesday Story Time on the Farm
It may be cold outside, but it's cozy in the Farm House! Join us for a regular Tuesday story time this winter.
March
6
Wednesday
Felted Soap Making
Learn how to make beautiful felted wool soap! Felted soap is not only beautiful, but also great for your skin and the environment!
March
6
Wednesday
Preschool Farm Explorers: Kids in the Kitchen
Join us for a kids in the kitchen session for preschoolers and try out some delicious kid-friendly recipes with ingredients from the farm
March
8
Friday
Cancelled -- Beer in the Barn: Meet the Brewer Series with True North Ale Co
It may be cold outside, but it’s cozy in the Carriage Barn, especially with a beer in hand!
March
9
Saturday
Sugar Shack Saturdays
Spring is coming and the sap is running! Experience the time-honored tradition of maple sugaring with Sugar Shack Saturdays at Appleton Farm
