Labor Day weekend is here, whether we’re ready for it or not. I suppose I am, though there is still so much to be done. Despite the very low temps we had last week, 37F according to the weather station here on the farm, there was no smell of fall in the air. I think that’s about to change soon, given the number of leaves I’ve recently spotted coming off some trees, but the it’s not here yet.

I was able to dig some of the later-planted potatoes this week, so I will have some more Adirondack Blue and also some Red Norland. Not great harvests (that is pretty much the trend this year), but I’ve got some. I should have some Sweet Corn for over the weekend. Besides that there’s not much else new that’ll be ready this week on the farm. Please check out the What’s Available page for more specific information.

The chickens are doing their thing. They have been enjoying some time in the outer fenced in yard, where they can really forage around and check things out, not to mention scratch more effectively for worms. Despite my best efforts they still do not want to lay Jumbo sized eggs. Guess I can’t blame them, given the sizes of the eggs they have laid.

I took a look in the pumpkin patch, and in spite of the poor growing season there do seem to be at least some pumpkins. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that they keep growing.

There are still Gladiolus being picked each day, and I also have Dwarf Sunflowers available. The larger Sunflowers are suffering the same problem as the others, and just don’t want to grow beyond a certain point.

Some of the preserves are running low or are almost gone for the season. They are also listed on the What’s Available page for those interested. I am not planning on making any additional batches this season, as I just do not have the time.

That’s about it for this update. Thanks to all those who have come by and supported the farm. Hope everyone has a great week and a happy and fun-filled Labor Day weekend.