Well, so much for my dedication to writing this blog, ha!, spring time has taken over my life and obviously I haven't had the space or energy to keep up, with any of it! Actually, to my pleasant and grateful surprise, things have been moving along on schedule on the farm. There has been tons of help showing up and as long as I don't think about it too much or force anything, it all seems to come together.
I am in awe of this aspect of life, the power of will and intention and the lessons that I gain when I can tap into a clear flow of my intentions. Somehow, someway, everything seems to be taken care of. I try to envision myself as a farmer with my little one in tow, or perhaps I should say 'on tow' at this point! At times it works great, she is content on my back or in a seat or blanket close by and other times she just isn't having it. Those times I slow down sit with her, nurse her and usually from someplace on this land and within this community someone comes and scoops her up to give her the attention she desires and me the space I need to get a task or two completed before the next belly signal requests my cooperation. Aya is amazing, so very patient with me and all the moving around, from embrace to embrace in different peoples arms, a sweet smile so easily provoked...
Wren, my older daughter, was raised similarly, I began gardening here when she was just 3 months old. A good friend got me the job where I could continue doing what I loved and have my baby close by. It has been a blessing ever since, in so many ways. Our whole family has benefitted from being a part of this community, I am sure in ways that we don't even realize. We are so imbedded in the the land and family here I forget what the greater world must be like to live in...Perhaps this is insular and unrealistic but for now it feels very grounded and more and more like the life I have always envisioned for myself and my family. Enough about that, more about the farm...
We have made a lot of progress, the amazing sevaks got both fields tilled and rows formed. Makes it so easy to get out there, weed, plant, set up irrigation and just walk away! As if it were quite so simple, surely we will be back to weed and fuss and most obviously and best of all to harvest the beautiful and tasty bounty. My good friend Cat joined me last week, like an angel sent from above, she will be my second sidekick for the whole summer...We have been dreaming of the gorgeous meals and hearty juices to inspire our tongues and hands to get lots of good work done. Carrots, beets, rutabagas, parsnips, peas, lettuces, spinach and other greens have been seeded in the ground while a few short row of kale and chard were planted and settling in from a few days ago. I have started some of the beets in trays and transplanted out this year, a new technique I am eager to see how it goes. They have taken quite well and are growing along, seems like a good idea, no thinning, wasting seed just an easy uniform growth and consistent harvest, thanks Carlie for the tips!
My posting seems a little erratic, perhaps too early for fine writing this morning and the house beckons to be cleaned, another neglected aspect of my life, so thats it for now...gonna try to keep it simpler with more pics in the future...maybe easier to keep up with
Ciao
You are an inspiration, mama! You have tapped that flow of intention and aligned yourself with the Grace that, at times, can seem so very elusive. Way to freakin' go!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove you all so much,
Carlie