Almost exactly a year ago they were ploughing in
the barley - which was on the field when we acquired it - in preparation for
the first plants to go in the ground. It's strange to think that a year ago we
had just a bare field, a few plants and seeds and a list of people interested
in our idea.
I feel a great relief to have made it through our
first season with a full membership having supplied weekly veg bags throughout.
A great many thanks to you all for supporting us through our first trial year -
and it was a bit of a trial at times. Whilst it was not the easiest season to
start growing in a some crops did suffer in the cool damp weather, on balance
we think the trial has been a success and we look forward to taking on more
members in July as we double our harvests. It would be great to hear feedback
from you all about our first year, positive or negative. We will shortly send
out a short questionnaire to give you the opportunity to give us your thoughts.
We are now in the hungry
gap eating the last few leeks and enjoying the new offerings of spring. Whilst
the next few weeks may lack the weight of a winter veg bag or the variety of a
summer one we will have no shortage of lush leafy greens and salad leaves and
just round the corner are cucumbers, beans, peas and courgettes. Never a dull
moment as we race into the new season.
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