Farm Journal- March 2014
If this March is anything like past years we will get out in the field and start pruning at the earliest opportunity. The sun is considerably warmer but Arctic air still persists. And snow- well, we have all had enough of that.
The color change is subtle on the blueberry canes but it is noticeable to an observant eye. The plants are stirring. Their "pale fire," to quote John Hay, is a welcome sight. As welcome as the flocks of robins dashing about beneath.
And over at the herring run, the first scouts will be arriving mid month.
Spring takes it time but it is already in the air and ground and water.
The color change is subtle on the blueberry canes but it is noticeable to an observant eye. The plants are stirring. Their "pale fire," to quote John Hay, is a welcome sight. As welcome as the flocks of robins dashing about beneath.
And over at the herring run, the first scouts will be arriving mid month.
Spring takes it time but it is already in the air and ground and water.
Blueberry Pruning Workshop
The farm hosted a pruning workshop on March 21st led by Cape Cod Cooperative Extension educator Russ Norton with assistance by blueberry farmer Steve Spear. Forty fledgling pruners braved the cool morning air. It was a great success.
