All signs
point towards a new beginning – pouring over seed catalogues on a frigid winter
day, sowing tiny seeds in February when lunar conditions are exactly right, the
colorful pastel eggs that suddenly appear in abundance, and the countless physical
jobs all geared towards coaxing the farm back to life.
It all
points towards this moment – opening day at Restoration Farm, where members
return to walk the fields and become reacquainted with the source of their
food.
There’s
always something new to marvel over.
The newly constructed Tin House will be a hub for all types of farm
activities, from vegetable distributions to monthly education programs and
musical performances.
Just the
ability to witness vibrant red lettuce peaking out of the ground, hear a
heritage chicken cluck, or touch the pinkish blossoms emerging on the branches
at Apple Trace inspires a sense of renewal.
It is better
than a holiday, better than that ritualistic “first pitch,” and certainly
better than a trip to the grocery store.
It is a celebration of soil, water, seeds and community, and the miracle
they create in concert.
