.... it begins

FFF Photo a Day - Day 115

#Plant15 began today with the laying of the the plastic mulch. This is black plastic that we plant into. Drip tape runs underneath to water the plants. 

This method reduces the amount of weeding, tilling and watering that we need to do and allows us to plant sooner. 

It is typically a day that is cold and windy so today was a wonderful change. Farmer Phil and I got through it and we are still married! (laying plastic together definitely tests your relationship!)  

Potato salad anyone?!

FFF Photo a Day - Day 99

Our seed potatoes arrived today (Thanks Bruce!). 

We plant our potatoes into rows of black plastic mulch. This serves to heat up the soil, keep weeds down, and moisture from evaporating. 

With the stretch of warm weather that is expected this weekend, we are hoping that we will be able to lay our mulch soon! 

A Spring Haiku

FFF Photo a Day - Day 70 

Some of our first seedlings are up, stretching towards the sunlight. 

To celebrate, I offer you a spring haiku: 

Planting has begun,

Seeds germinate in the sun,

A sure sign of spring.