Grandpa
July 14th, 2010 | JackEllwood Canyon Farms | The Farms
Things are really picking up here at Ellwood Canyon Farms. After over a month of cool wet foggy June gloom weather the sun has finally started to show its face. This means happy tomatoes and bountiful harvests, just in time too because I found out last week I was accepted into 2 more markets. I now do Wednesday in Santa Barbara, Thursday in Goleta, and Friday in Montecito. A lot of time away from the farm but I am pleased to have more markets to sell my produce.
The CSA has also been going well. I have 20 members for July and shares have been packed full of summer produce. My mother brought up my 90 year old grandpa and 85 year old grandma to experience a CSA day on the farm this last Monday. My grandfather farmed his entire life in the Imperial Valley and was anxious to come see my setup. They had a great time, helped me out with the harvest, and really enjoyed meeting all my CSA members, a very special day.
Here is a shot of last weeks farmers market booth, the field, and my grandpa helping with harvest….enjoy
Tags: CSA, farmer's market




Super nice! Your garden is beautiful. I do not know how you do that, there is not a single weed. Grandpa must have been really proud!
That was indeed a special day at Ellwood Canyon Farms with Gramma and Poppo. We all loved spending the day “working” with you. It’s hard to find good help these days
So proud of you!
Mom
I’m so glad that Poppo got to come up and see your farm! I wish I lived closer so I could get some of the fruit of your labor. I’m really proud that you’re carrying on the family tradition. Keep it up.
~Lauren
I agree with the above commenter! Everything looks so wonderful, and I bet your grandpa is even more proud than he was before.
I am so excited for you that everything is going so well. Like Lauren, I wish we lived closer so we could support you. It must have been great having Gramma and Poppo harvest with you. The crops look beautiful; great job, Jack!