April 17, 2012. Today everyone worked out in the field, transplanting rows and rows of broccoli, Napa cabbage, red cabbage. I was already daydreaming about stir-fry and we’ve only just begun. But the summer goes so fast, and the growing rate here at Happy Heart seems to be extra-nurtured by all of us and our dedicated fingers, hands, thoughts, helping these plants become their best selves.
After transplanting comes sloosh, of course, that magic liquid filled with nutrients, made to kick-start the roots in their new home. From out of the seeding flats to the long rows of rich soil, warmed by the Colorado sun.
We moved the hoses to they lined up with the rows of transplants, and after one group placed the wire hoops along the rows, the rest of us lifted the long white cloth, settling it down over the rows of seedlings, protecting them from getting too hot before they grow big enough to take in all the elements.
A final hour of weeding tiny spinach plants and we were finished for the morning. As I walked back to my car, I wandered into the hoop house to gather salad greens for my dinner, still in awe of the color and abundance of the farm products already.
At the distribution shed, bins of cool chard, spinach and other greens awaited the volunteers, reminding us that our hard work reaps rewards every time we set foot on the farm ground.
Thank you, Bailey, Dennis, Justin, and everyone who keeps Happy Heart Farm healthy!
Woodswoman 