Moving Pipe

 July 6, 2009
Still no rain, so the weeding/harvest crew started the day moving irrigation pipe.  There is a bit of a learning curve when it comes learning how to lay out and start up irrigation.  Just imagine watching what a crew member thought was just a little leaking near a joint of pipe, the water being turned up and an explosion of water.   When I asked how wet DJ got, Danni exclaimed "not as wet as I did".

Radishes are perfect right now and ready to bunch.  The color is perfect for the season, just a little sweet and spicy at the same time.   I like them plain and best straight out of the ground.  There are some great recipes out there too.  I'll try to get one out there soon but  maybe you have a favorite you'd like to share.

Les and I cut willows to use in the greenhouse today.  The crew will be putting them into the greenhouse in the morning.  One of our favorite crops here is Les' cucumbers.  They are grown in the field but also down the center of the greenhous.  We begin with a frame work of supports in the ceiling of the greenhouse.  Strings hang from the supports down to the cucumber plants in the bed below.  As the cucumbers grow, they grow up the string toward the roof.  Les is known for a wonderful slicing cucumber, green completely around the cucumber and a flesh so mild you will never want to peel it.  If you've ever had Les' cucumbers your mouth is propably watering already.  We'll let you know when they're ready for eating.