"...I watch the world shimmer inside this globe of a summer night,
listen to the wobble of her spin and dive. It happens all the time, waiting for you to come home..."
Joy Harjo
"Summer Night"
Summer is the time when the seeds we sow, both literal and figurative, truly begin to display the full effects of the efforts and energy we have cultivated since winter and early spring. In the case of Oz, the fruits of our most earnest efforts have been so bountiful! This is a time to really step back, soak in the power of the sun and indulge in the rewards of all the love and hard work that runs through ourselves, sun and water to the soil, and finally to the wonderful produce that comes full circle back to us.
The staff and apprentices in our amazing community of Oz Farm have put so much into this process, and we thank you as our extended community for being a part of it in your support of our efforts and helping make such a wonderful summer crop possible. Now, we are reinvigorated to continue our work and keep our eyes and hearts open to the growing excitement of the coming harvest season, as well as seasons to follow!
With love and appreciation for all you,
Eric Schneider
Maintenance Manager
Rosa, Helen, and Amanda sinking their hands into the soil on a planting morning.