This morning is was snowing on the farm on the 5th of April, 2022. The weather has felt very dramatic these past weeks and I personally am longing for warmer days. Kenny, Ruthie and I are running our 4 electric fans a few nights a week hoping that through the process of inversion we can warm the orchard up a few degrees to protect our baby buds and first blossoms. I do feel a little groggy the next day but is all about us protecting the coming harvest that we start harvesting in in early July with cherries and berries.
Some of you remember that I decided to plant over 20,000 tulips in the fall of 2020 because I wanted to plant more beauty for the guests of our farm to be able enjoy outdoors in the spring during the Covid-Pandemic. Flowers are a great way to express your feelings to someone as each flower will always have its own special meaning. The most common meanings of tulips are:
Perfect or Deep Love
The most known meaning of tulips is perfect and deep love. As tulips are a classic flower that has been loved by many for centuries they have been attached with the meaning of love. They’re ideal to give to someone who you have a deep, unconditional love for, whether it’s your partner, children, parents or siblings.
Rebirth
As tulips bloom at the beginning of spring they also have a meaning of rebirth. If you know someone who is going through some life changes, taking on new adventures and challenges or have welcomed a new addition to the family, a lovely bouquet of tulips would make a wonderful gift.
Charity
Since the Victorian era tulips have also been a symbol of charity. With its cheerful nature and mark of a new season and new beginnings, many charities today still use the beloved tulip flower to represent them. (Side note our tulips are growing more and more each day but they are not quite in bloom yet. Last year they came in full around Mothers Day in May)
Have you tried our 2021 Estate Sparkling Riesling? Its dry and full of delicious bubbles.
this is Lyle and Ruthie with their 1969 Bronco-their first vehicle together.
Peach tree blossoms
Planting baby grape vines. Photo Credit Jesse Larvick
Come Celebrate National Fondue Day on Monday April 11th, 2022
Email your resume to thegratefulfarmer@gmail.com
Hey friends and family, we’re hiring for the May through October season.
PAY: $15-$35 an hour with tips and bonuses ( you must me 18 years old to apply with an OLCC card and food handlers card) (we have full or part time openings)
1. Mt View Wedding Bartenders/Events Team
2. Pouring/Bussing in our Beer Garden
3. Seasonal Farm Stand workers
4. Join our Kitchen Team
6. Farmers
To apply we need your work experience, references emailed in a resume please
email: thegratefulfarmer@gmail.com
These seasonal jobs are perfect for college students that our home on break and Meadows workers needing a May-Early November gig.
Gratefully,
Trina and Kenny