| From snow-covered everything to 54 degrees and lots of melt-off…are we ready for Mud Season? Well…maybe not…but after that, it’s a quick slide into spring and a jaunty step into summer! Whoo hoo! |
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| Just as predicted by the Farmer’s Almanac, the last snow storm of February really cloaked us in fluffy whiteness…perfect for skiing, snowshoeing, baking, and drinking warm tea in front of the fire. For the farmers in the crowd, it was also time to start seeding for the wonderful flowers, vegetables, and herbs that we’ll be growing this spring and summer. We follow a meticulously detailed spread sheet that guides us over the next couple of months, with information on when to start the seeds of everything we grow. We keep an eye on “last frost date” – about May 15 – which signals the time to get baby plants in the ground for the launch into our relatively short and intense growing season. We’ll watch the snow melt away, the ground temperatures warm up, the birds return, and soon the first tulips will be peeking from the ground and we’ll be rolling into a new season. I think I’m ready! |
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| Over the winter, we’ve been working on our on-line farm store. You can find it on our web site: fullermountainfarm.com. We have many products, such as Calendula Cream, and Cornbread Mix, that you may have seen in the farm store – with some bright new labels! You’ll also find our popular herb teas — Calming Tea and Good Mood Tea. We have beautiful yarn from our own Border Leicester sheep wool that was processed by Junction Fiber Mill in White River Junction! And lots more! All of the online store products can be ordered and shipped or picked up here on the farm. We hope you’ll take a look! |
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| We are planning to have a couple of our 2-year old sheep processed by the USDA facility in Benson, VT at the beginning of April. We’ll have various cuts of meat available as well as sausage – including Chorizo and Sweet Italian. If you’re interested, please send us an email for dates and details – info@fullermountainfarm These will be fresh in April, and then frozen and available through our online store and in the Farm Store when it’s open later in the spring. |
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| I am quite sure that the chickens are ready for spring! They’ve hunkered down in the hen house under warming lights during the coldest winter days, and occasionally ventured out warily into the snow for treats of fresh greens every now and then. They have been nothing short of joyful during our periods of snow melt off…and they are hoping that a new, warmer season is coming soon! |
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| Guess what else is coming soon? Beautiful tulips! Planted in early December, they’ve nestled under covers of straw through the cold winter (in the greenhouse) but soon, they’ll be peeking up out of the ground and by April or early May, they’ll be ready to brighten our homes! Watch for updates! |
 As beautiful as winter is, I’m eagerly anticipating the warm days of spring. There’ll be lots to do around the farm…lots to look forward to! Lilacs, tulips, peonies…baby chicks! Then, fresh vegetables, sweet peas, and tomatoes! Oh my! Happy thoughts! Take a look at our online store: http://fullermountainfarm.com Email us if you’re interested in fresh sausage or other mutton cuts in April: info@fullermountainfarm See you soon! |