Jul 11, 2007

Berries and Broccoli and Peas-Oh My!

Our garden is such a blessing.  It's producing much better than I thought a first year garden would.  I planted much more than we needed, thinking that I would be selling at a farmer's market, but it hasn't happened yet.  I put in my application at the nearest one, but they said that they really didn't want me or my produce.  Oh well.  Now I have vegetables to share with everyone.  Neighbors, parents, I even bring a cooler full to church.  I froze snow peas today and we've been using the broccoli as it's been getting done.  When I go to the grocery store, I don't have to buy vegies or much for fruits because my family is satisfied with fresh peas.  They eat them all day long.  God is so good.  I'm still not sure what to do with the abundance.  I may try a farmer's market 50 miles from here, but to tell you the truth, I'm a bit leary because of my experience with that last farmer's market.  I'm not sure where God is leading. 


Also, the blueberries and the rasberries are getting done.  We have a bunch back in the woods to the east of the house.  I love to put up blueberry sauce.  We have it on pancakes, yogurt , ice cream and in smoothies all winter long.  I don't put up blueberry jam anymore.  Everyone likes the sauce more.


This has been a fine day.  How does the song go?..This good day, it is a gift from You.  The world is turning in it's place because You made it to.  I will sing, sing a song of praise for this good day.


Thank you.


From Glory Farm

1 comment:

mulberrylane said...

A farmer's market saying no... it is doomed to die. Seriously! We have 3 markets in our one town. One is at the old location. They split because they didn't want to grow, didn't want mennonites, didn't want amish, didn't want soap, didn't want crafts, didn't want flowers, etc... So, half of the group said... lets start another one... this one is letting everyone join on exception that you have to grow or make the product... no re-sale market type things. It is so big that it draws alot of people. Last market, we had a guitar player playing, we have market education on Fridays helping people sample recipes and try the fresh produce. Some days it is frustrating as it seems we have TOO much... bad weather days drop attendance then there is an abundance of produce at the market and the bigger producers than get most the business... which hurts us little ones. I can't put out 2 bushels of beans when I can only pick 10 cups of them from my small garden. People see their beans and I sit with no sales... Ah well... I won't be doing it much longer... just this summer and I think, pretty sure that I am done. *grin* I'd rather can for us... and just be "home busy".


Sorry to hear your market wasn't very receptive.

Warmly, ~Melissa

Jul 11, 2007

Berries and Broccoli and Peas-Oh My!

Our garden is such a blessing.  It's producing much better than I thought a first year garden would.  I planted much more than we needed, thinking that I would be selling at a farmer's market, but it hasn't happened yet.  I put in my application at the nearest one, but they said that they really didn't want me or my produce.  Oh well.  Now I have vegetables to share with everyone.  Neighbors, parents, I even bring a cooler full to church.  I froze snow peas today and we've been using the broccoli as it's been getting done.  When I go to the grocery store, I don't have to buy vegies or much for fruits because my family is satisfied with fresh peas.  They eat them all day long.  God is so good.  I'm still not sure what to do with the abundance.  I may try a farmer's market 50 miles from here, but to tell you the truth, I'm a bit leary because of my experience with that last farmer's market.  I'm not sure where God is leading. 


Also, the blueberries and the rasberries are getting done.  We have a bunch back in the woods to the east of the house.  I love to put up blueberry sauce.  We have it on pancakes, yogurt , ice cream and in smoothies all winter long.  I don't put up blueberry jam anymore.  Everyone likes the sauce more.


This has been a fine day.  How does the song go?..This good day, it is a gift from You.  The world is turning in it's place because You made it to.  I will sing, sing a song of praise for this good day.


Thank you.


From Glory Farm

1 comment:

mulberrylane said...

A farmer's market saying no... it is doomed to die. Seriously! We have 3 markets in our one town. One is at the old location. They split because they didn't want to grow, didn't want mennonites, didn't want amish, didn't want soap, didn't want crafts, didn't want flowers, etc... So, half of the group said... lets start another one... this one is letting everyone join on exception that you have to grow or make the product... no re-sale market type things. It is so big that it draws alot of people. Last market, we had a guitar player playing, we have market education on Fridays helping people sample recipes and try the fresh produce. Some days it is frustrating as it seems we have TOO much... bad weather days drop attendance then there is an abundance of produce at the market and the bigger producers than get most the business... which hurts us little ones. I can't put out 2 bushels of beans when I can only pick 10 cups of them from my small garden. People see their beans and I sit with no sales... Ah well... I won't be doing it much longer... just this summer and I think, pretty sure that I am done. *grin* I'd rather can for us... and just be "home busy".


Sorry to hear your market wasn't very receptive.

Warmly, ~Melissa