So, the day has finally arrived. After an incredible season, tomorrow will be our last Farmers Market. WOW - it is amazing how quickly the season flew by. It seems like only yesterday when we were so excited to be planting the first of our Radical Roots spinach. And now, we have officially picked the last of it!
Do we feel relief? In a way, as it has gotten pretty cold to be washing our veggies in our outdoor wash station. Human hands are not made for winter dunking in cold well water! Do we feel sad? You bet. Our first year has been spectacular - far better than we could have ever imagined. And while the work has been hard hard hard, we can honestly say we have loved every minute of it (okay, maybe not weeding during the August heat wave!). Maybe the best emotion to sum up how we are feeling right now is.... Gratitude. How lucky we are to have the chance to work the land we love, growing vegetables for the community we love. And to work side-by-side with the person you love - how could we feel anything but incredibly fortunate.
So for tomorrow's last Winter Market, we bring leeks, cabbage, onions, spinach, broccoli rabe, salad greens, lettuce, celeriac, squash, and kale. Not a bad way to end the season. We hope to see you all there.
Wish we could have made it to your last farmers' market of the year! It's been so fun to see your display every week and you are definitely an inspiration for us. Happy winter "break" :)
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