Clayton Farmers' Market and Small Farm Animals

Sunshine, gusty wind, sporadic rains, cold night temps and warmer day temps - this is NE Washington State Springtime!

Low temps have been in the 30's while the highs have been in the low 70's and upper 60's.  However, the weatherman tells us that for the next week our high temps will be about 20 degrees lower -

Raised beds have been planted - peas, Touchon carrots, heirloom beets, onions, kale and swiss chard; about the first week in June the squash, tomato, cantaloupe and cucumber plants will be 'set out'.

 In our are of NE Washington State we are in USDA Zone 4 - which means we have about 90 days of growing weather - we cannot garden accidentally.  We have to really want to 'garden' in this area.  

 Springtime always brings the baby lambs, kids, foals and calves.  The enjoyment of watching the farm babies is always entertaining, too.

The first Sunday in June is Clayton Farmers Market 2013 opening day.  One of our faithful garden produce vendors has moved to Alaska.  Shadow Seven Ranch family has gone onto another adventure in the North Country of Alaska.  We wish the SS Ranch the very best.

Another season to enjoy our bountiful harvest!  Shop Local and Buy Local at your Farmers Market. 

The sun has been shining along with gusty wind and raindrops.  It's been rather a 'blustery' month of May in our area.  The evening temperatures have been in the upper 30's - with the daytime temps in the upper 60's.  

Two of our raised beds have been planted - Alaska peas, Touchon carrots, Swiss Chard, heirloom beets, onion plants and kale.  The seeds just into the ground last week, but the kale has made its appearance already.  Blue Lake pole beans along with Scarlet Runner Beans will be planted by the end of the May.  Both the Blue Lake and Scarlet Runner Beans have such good flavor along with a good production of those good beans.

Summer and winter squash, various tomato varieties along with Hearts O Gold cantaloupe and pickling cucumbers will be 'set out' about the 5th of June.   

Baby calves, lambs and kids are making their appearances at local farms in our area.  Our Clayton Farmers Market allow the local farmers to sell their farm babies at our Market; the local folks do like to know their farmers, too.

The first Sunday in June begins the 2013 season for Clayton Farmers Market.  One of our regular vendors has moved to Alaska!  Our Market will miss Shadow Seven Ranch - we wish them much success as they make their new home/venture in 'The North Country'.   

 Shop Local - Buy Local -- Support your local producer ...