The pumpkins are growing!!! We have lost several plants to viruses, but the molds and bugs have not really been a problem as of yet. Knock on wood!! It is really nerve wracking to watch everyday when we NEED these pumpkins to grow for the patch this fall. I don't know how full time farmers do this!!!
Fields early in the planting phase...
Growing bigger...
Getting flowers and some fruit set.
Flowers with bees.
Early stage fruit set.
And some miscellaneous bugs along the way.
We have been hand pollinating the plants as well as letting the bees do their thing. The plants that were seeded first mostly have fruits starting on them now. We really enjoy watching the progress along the way. If all goes well, we will have plenty of pumpkins for the patch this fall. We continue to work on the business side of things as well. We are now officially an LLC and have a farm number! We are working on all the signs needed on the farm too. Lots to do, lots to do!
A few weeks ago we got a load of 9 yards of mulch! I am down to the last 1-2 wheel barrels. One of the projects I posted about a while ago was this area. It now has mulch. Next step will be to get some plants!
All of the existing beds also got a fresh layer of mulch and I made a new place under some trees that just can't be mowed. That will get some hostas - eventually. My lavender garden also got some much needed mulch. Slowly but surely things are looking nicer.
The second batch of ducks are about 3 weeks old now and enjoy relaxing in the grass.
Our first set of turklets just arrived this morning! They are MUCH louder than chicks and ducklings.
We have blackberries galore. I have to pick every couple of days to keep up. Squash and cucumbers are also abundant. I have dried some oregano and some mint. I use the dried stuff while cooking and in my homemade soaps.
And on Sundays we have been putting of a little road side stand. The kids help with this and I get a few hours to sit and crochet.
My goodness...how your gardens grow!! The farm is looking wonderful Jill. So much hard work and all the rewards! Thanks for sharing all your photos. Judy
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