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Farm Journal- March
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The old adage about this month holds true this year- March is coming in like a lion, so let's hope a gentle lamb awaits at month's end. The late winter skies have been particularly beautiful and all the trees, deciduous and evergreen, are shown off to their advantage. There is a decided change of color on the bare blueberry branches. They have begun to slowly shake off their dormancy and awaken.

March has long been known for its "waiting weather." Spring is coming but not yet here; winter is not quite done with us. We long to get back out to our fields and gardens. We know there is a lot of pruning ahead, but it is the weather that will let us know when to start. The plants look healthy and vibrant. The winter has been an easy one for them- not overly frigid or windy. The buds set last fall look strong and numerous. We are hoping for a good crop this year.

Robins are out in force and doves have begun their mating calls from the trees. Woodpeckers knock along the edge of the woods. The spring equinox will be upon us soon along with all the green finery that belongs to the Irish. We shouldn't overlook that March is also National Women's Month!

We are looking forward to that wonderful spring ritual, Meet Your Local Farmers Day, which takes place on Saturday, March 23rd, from 12-3pm, at the Harwich Community Center. Sponsored by the Cape & Islands Farm Bureau and Harwich Conservation Trust.  harwichconservationtrust.org/cape-cod-farms/

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