My last blog of the 2011-12 HMVS year. I am not sure how many of you are still connected and reading our Blog. For those of you who have gone on to law school, graduate school and employment you will be missed. For those who will be returning for another year of Making A Difference I look forward to being with you.
We have all been affected in some way by the drought - long hot days of humid weather, power outages and dry land. In Ohio and Pennsylvania the crops are slow to grow, flowers wilt and folks are grouchy. The Villa also known as The Farm has been hard hit - we closed the produce market for three days this week and cancelled the CSA during the 4th of July week. In addition to the heat and lack of rain, the critters have made a meal out of much of the produce. It hasn't been fun, in fact it has been hard work but we continue to show up each day and pray for rain.
Our customers have been great, truly understanding that Mother Nature is control. The shares have been short at times and maybe not the quality we wish for but our farm friends pick up their basket, thanking us for providing them with naturally grown and local produce. It gives us great pleasure to see the smiles when we provide a hand-picked flower share.
I've included a photo of my backyard garden - St. Francis stands watch over some cone flowers, a bit tattered from the rain and wind. With a bit of sunshine they will be standing tall tomorrow.
To each of you - I say thank you for the energy and committment you made to HMVS.
blessings
beth
