“There’s a FARM??!!! On SKIDAWAY?!! And your hybrid can run on …THOSE!!??” The Farm caused quite a stir at a local tire repair shop recently. Seems one of our Farmers was shucking her harvest of peas while waiting for new tires to be put on her car. Seated nearby, a kindly gentleman couldn’t help but be entranced by what she was doing and inquired where she had bought such gorgeous green peas. “Not bought. Grown. In my plot at Skidaway Farms”, she answered proudly. Amazed by this news he couldn’t contain his surprise and blurted out, “There’s a FARM!? On […]
Daily Archives: December 5, 2011
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It was chilly and a bit wet in the morning….but the staunchest of us Farmers were out and about among the plots! Weeding and mulching and pruning our plants…and of course…chewing the fat with each other about how things are growing. Adding a new drip system in her plots… …it’s easier than it looks! Beating back those pesky weeds on the gravel paths… …back-breaking work that it is! Pruning the plants while enjoying a friendly chat! A harvest of radishes to start the day… It was a great day at the Farm!(10/29/11)
Seems though every time we get together, good things happen! First there was our fabulous May Supper in the Farm…then the two successful Farmers’ Gatherings…followed by that scrumptious Wine Pairing at Delegal last month! So the Governance Committee thought we should gather everyone together one more time before the end of our first year…add a BYOB or two…then listen to what y’all are thinking about the future of the Farm. The Date: Today, Sunday December 4th at 3:00 pm The Place: Delegal Marina’s Sunset Room Bring:BYOB’s are welcomed…and munchies to share if you want! Sunset at Delegal Marina… Many of […]