August Update
Aug 1, 2014 15:06:14 GMT -6
Post by Teagan on Aug 1, 2014 15:06:14 GMT -6
Welcome Home to:
@max and Charlie Edwards
Happy Lughnasahd Everyone!
For those who don't know, the first of August lies perfectly centered between the summer solstice and autumnal equinox, and is traditionally celebrated as the beginning of the harvest season! After the first harvest, there will be a fire by the community hall tonight to celebrate with food and dance. Tomorrow we will take our excess to the Farmers Market to sell, buy, and trade.
Crops of the Month:
From the Fields: Potatoes, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Watermelons, Bell Peppers,Leaf Lettuce, Cabbage and Eggplant
From the Orchard: Red Delicious Apples, Asian Pears, Mackinaw Peaches, Lemons, Pecans, and Walnuts
From the Garden: Cucumbers, Strawberries, Mint, Sage, Green Tea, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme, Calendula, Hibiscus and Lavender
Animal Byproducts: Goat's milk, Feta Cheese, and Eggs
As our community is still growing and so is our livestock population, we will have to trade for such things as meat, wool, cotton, and wheat, as well as any desired produce we haven't grown ourselves. We will also be hunting deer and wild turkeys on our property.
Moon Phases:
First Quarter - 3rd, Full Moon - 10th, Last Quarter - 17th, New Moon - 25th
Forecast:
Week One: Highs 83, Lows 56 Storm on Monday
Week Two: Highs 81, Lows 47, Rain on Sunday, Monday, and Saturday
Week Three: Highs 78, Lows 52, Storms on Saturday
Week Four: Highs 70, Lows 45, Sprinkled Showers on Wednesday morning and Thursday
Events:
Lauren's Birthday on the 22nd