We will be at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market this Saturday, Sept. 4. Come early for the best selection.
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What's in the Wagon this week:
Lettuce, incredibly tender and delicious.
Summer Squash, late planting
Cucumbers, see above
Winter Squash, Butternut, sweet nutty flavor. Try them on the grill.
Figs, seasonal treat
Eggplants, all shapes, sizes and colors
Sweet Peppers, red,green, purple and ivory
Hot Peppers, Jalapeno, Nisepeno, Chiles, Habanero and Ghost
Apples, a few heirlooms
Basil, pesto presto
While you're here, scroll down to see some photos of the farm and family.
To see more images around the farm, check out the What's Growing On link.
Mom is excited about her new compost. How did it get to the farm?
Super son-in-law Shawn Kirkley, loader operator and truck driver extraordinaire.
Mom and Jamie look over Mom's greenhouse work.
Slow down!
These rows aren't getting any shorter.
A few weeks later...
Meanwhile, over in the Lettuce patch, Nise turns back the covers.
Our daughter Jennifer and granddaughter Kirsten picking spinach with Nise.
Kirsten washing Lettuce, where did she get that smile?
Now we know.
Here's a beautiful smile you can see every Saturday; our daughter DeeAnn at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market.
Cover crop in front of the barn. Crimson clover, over and over...
This is the main Summer garden on May 20. Tomatoes, Eggplants, Peppers, Cucumbers and Melons.
The same garden in July.
Our grandson Michael lends a hand.
He's planning on a career in law enforcement, but we think he should head for Hollywood.
Nise's brother Jim, a real mechanic, comes over to keep Pop from wreaking havoc on the '63 Dexta tractor. The hydraulic lift now lifts.
Truck loaded for the Market on a Friday night. The end of a long day. Nise will be up at 4:30 AM to get to the Saturday Market. When you see her, tell her you love her.