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Flowers and More at the Vegetable Fields

Robin McConaughy

Robin McConaughy

Double Brook FarmYesterday in the stinking heat, I went to investigate what was happening at the Ralston Farm outpost on our back fields. (Ok, I went to see how my beefsteak tomatoes were doing.) Bennett has a great staff of seasoned veterans and summer interns who were out picking and communicating about the day’s harvest and the plans for the crops. The fields were so lush and literally bursting with vitality!

Double Brook FarmWhen there are butterflies and bees all over the land, you know you’re doing something right.

Double Brook FarmAnd the sunflowers were gorgeous – stop by the market for fresh ones.

Double Brook FarmNow back to my tomatoes. The wet weather has been a little harsh on our state fruit. It’s a little late…

Double Brook FarmBut there are signs of progress!

Double Brook FarmLindsay was out picking through the cherry tomato vines for some acceptable specimens.

Double Brook FarmBut what did she really want me to see? The ducks behind the barn have produced a bevvy of little ducklings! I climbed into the pen and looked into the ‘brood house’…

Double Brook FarmJust one? But then I noticed a slight commotion behind me. Ah ha!

This mother duck knows just what to do. And the little ones followed her every move.

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