Updates

* A while ago I wrote a blog post on a company called Control Stuff; they are responsible for the sweet set-up we have in the first hoop house.  John and Lissa are able to see what is going on in the hoop house from the comfort of their own home.  There are 29 sensors that measure temperature and humidity outside as well as 3 locations inside, soil temperature and soil moisture; all of which can be manipulated from a computer in the house.  When John and Lissa find the time to go on vacation they can still check the hoop house on the internet; you can also check out what is going on in the hoop house using this link First Hoop House.

* In another blog post I mentioned that we tried to grow ginger; but, we were unsuccessful.  A couple members of our CSA, Jan and Brian picked up some organic ginger in hopes that we would be more successful.  It is certainly possible that it is my fault, maybe it is the growing conditions in Minnesota but once again we were unable to grow ginger. Kind of a bummer, but I think we will try ordering it from a seed catalog next year.

* I am sad to say that the robin eggs I found are officially dead.  I think something happen to the mother; a sad but necessary part of nature.  I am hoping the nest gets used again...I will keep my eyes out.

* I also wanted to announce the official BLT month.  I hope you have stock piled your bacon because the lettuce and tomato are coming. Starting August 1st, I will be embarking on a 31 day journey through the wonders of bacon, lettuce and tomato.  Lissa and I are coming up with some very creative recipes to try and I will be posting pictures and reviews all month.