Join us as we get ready for the heat of summer! There is a lot of work that goes into getting all our favorite heat lovers tucked into their beds, and we’d love for you to join us for a work day.

All levels of experience and skill are welcome! There are lots of easy tasks that need doing by someone who cares. Lots of tasks that go 10x easier with 2 people than they do with me out there solo. Honestly, you can come out and do nothing but hang out and enjoy the fresh air.

Here are some of the things we might be doing:

• Planting tomatoes! I plant over 500 tomatoes, and they all need tucking into the soil, with straw mulch and supports.

• Planting peppers! A couple hundred of these lovelies need tucking into the ground with straw mulch.

• Squash! Transplanting in little squash vine babies. This crop also uses a cover crop, we will seed the white clover that covers the paths and runways.

Have you ever wondered how I plant so many tomatoes? Would you like to help plant our beautiful pumpkin friends? Are you curious about cover crops with vegetables? Come learn in an informal, hands on environment.

The farm is kid friendly. And even baby friendly to an extent. I don’t use chemicals or large equipment. But there are thorny plants, stinging insects and all the dangers inherent in the best outdoor experiences. Come, and bring your children, but bring work and play clothing and sprays to keep yourself comfortable. The weather can be unpredictable in May. To an extent, I’ll work in any weather. Practically though, heavy rain will cancel the work day.

I expect pandemic rules to still be a part of our lives in May. Please bring masks, hand sanitizer and your own bowls/spoons for lunch.

Pepper seedlings