Spring/Summer 2009

Spring and Summer are returning to Whitehorse Meadows. While we loved the snow, we are more than ready to walk on firm ground instead of ice. Our plants bent under the strain of snow during January and February and then reached skyward during the end of March as they were released from the ice. The trails of the field mice and other little critters revealed after all was thawed have now disappeared as the ground becomes firm and the grass revives. We are ever amazed at the capacity for regeneration in our plants and soils as we strive to improve the environment for all the plants and natural critters living on our farm.

The blueberry plants are covered with white bell shaped blossoms in what should be a prolific crop and we once again prepare to bring you exceptionally high quality fruit. As the days lengthen and warm we look forward to seeing you in our market locations. As usual the busy pace of the season may preclude a new note for this page but we will update the homepage picture to keep you current with our happenings.

We look forward to seeing you for u-pick or we pick at the farm or in one of our market stands. The farm is a beautiful location for an outing. Unless it is pouring rain we will open - with the season beginning July 15th - during the hours listed on the right side of this page. If you arrive and find our farm fruit stand un-manned please drive into the farm fields so we can assist you. We plan to return to Magnolia on Saturday mornings at the corner of 34th Ave., W. and W. McGraw St., and to the Lake City Farmers Market located in the Albert Davis Park at 125th and 28th Aves. NE in North Seattle. We also plan to be in the Arlington Farmers Market on Saturdays - located in downtown Arlington in Legion Park next to City Hall in the historic district on Olympic Ave. We are considering other options and will keep you posted in the market listings.

Have a wonderful, safe and happy Spring and Summer...

Valerie and Tom Wall
Whitehorse Meadows Farm