Organic means our produce is SO GOOD that everything wants to eat it. That’s what I try and tell myself when I encounter holes in the lettuce or little nibbles off the summer squashes. But this… …can be frustrating. Happy thoughts about sharing with the other living things on our land aren’t what comes to … Continue reading Gopher art
Farmer’s Market
Sarah, ready for the veggie-loving masses Every time I staff our stand at the farmer’s market in Oxnard, I am struck by how completely different it is than any grocery store experience. There’s a dj playing 90’s jams, old men in cowboy hats smoking and exchanging news from where they lean against the palm trees … Continue reading Farmer’s Market
I am certain of nothing but of the holiness of the Heart′s affections and the truth of Imagination – Keats
Although I love Keats, the farm is teaching me that the truth of the earth and physical reality is at least just as important as the imagination. And, it is beautiful. Consider the fields…our fields in the photograph here. Or our Mexican limes in the backyard. I’m thankful for these reminders to enjoy the amazing earth … Continue reading I am certain of nothing but of the holiness of the Heart′s affections and the truth of Imagination – Keats
Our CSA box
Last Wednesday, Erynn and I filled baskets with vegetables to take to restaurants in Ventura along with an invitation to a chef’s tasting out in our field in January. Looking at the baskets, I was struck again with how beautiful our produce looks! buy cialis on line Here’s one of the pictures I took for … Continue reading Our CSA box
Hammock meditation
WE have a new hammock at the farm! And, it’s simply lovely! Sitting in the hammock, I’m reminded of Thich Nhat Hanh’s hammock meditations as well as of our own desire (us sisterfriends) to have a field meditation. Thanks to the visiting Nuns for the encouragement! Here’s what I have so far: Breathing in the … Continue reading Hammock meditation
NUNS!
In high school I spent some time at the Sisters of Notre Dame convent adjacent to my school. The nuns sent an open invitation to all the La Reina girls and I was one of about 3 girls who accepted. I thoroughly enjoyed Sister Antoinette Marie and Sr. Lisa. They incorporated eastern and indigenous prayer … Continue reading NUNS!
Abundant Table Farm Historical site 