If you walked through our high tunnels this past week, you saw the tangible transition from winter to spring. We had plenty of greens growing in the tunnels the last several months, which provided a steady supply to restaurants. Now that staffers completed harvesting the last of over- wintered crops, the tunnels will soon be ready to receive all the spring seedlings we’ve been starting in the greenhouse.

During this brief spell between winter and spring, we feel gratitude at what these enclosed cathedral spaces yield for us, even during bleak, gray months. So the tunnels will rest a bit before we bring in the new crops of carrots, lettuces and, of course, tomatoes and see them once again, giving us the gift of their produce. In the mean time, we are happy to be able to donate many crates of kale and lettuce to our friends through CT Food Bank.

LAST CHANCE to come to to the farm onMonday, April 22nd from 4:00-5:30 p.m. for a field trip designed specifically for teachers and educators! There will be a tour of the farm, some examples of our hands-on lessons, as well as wine and cheese for our guests. We want to share our educational mission with our local teachers, and in turn show you what we can provide to your students at the farm.

Join Jess Sailer from Walnut Beach Wellness Centeras we explore first aid gifts that nature gives us. During this class, Jess will help you learn about plants that have specific healing properties (calendula, burdock, and plantain) and how to best use them.

She will also walk you through the process of making infused oils and salves. Each participant will bring home a sample of a salve and an oil to be infused at home. Suggested donation of $10 at event.

**This class is in not intended to diagnose or replace medical treatments. You should always consult your personal physician with any ailments or injuries that occur.