Back on Orcas Island

          We have just returned from a trip to the east coast, where we witnessed weather from 5 below zero in Vermont to 55 F in New York City.  Coming home we were greeted with mild weather and rain.

Kale

            Basically unblemished Chidori Kale, Swiss Chard, Lacinato and Arugula in the garden.  Hard to believe it is January 4, 2012, the temperatures have been in the 40's F both day and night.  The winds have been strong and consistent, whipping everything, but very little frost damage.

Winter Lettuces

           In the greenhouse, everything is looking great as well, normally winter crops just sit through this period, until daylight time lengthens and it warms in February.  This year, the relative warmth has everything growing slowly.  I can't help but think that we will slip into a deep freeze very soon, but I will keep my fingers crossed in hopes that does not happen.  In the meantime, we will enjoy slug free fresh greens.

Mizuna

          Off to Lopez Island on Sunday to pick up three Mangalitsa cross piglets from Horsedrawn Farm.

Pictures to follow.