What is it about lambs that makes all humans coo and want to cuddle them? Elvia Gignoux of Weatogue Farm in Salisbury, Conn., said, “I think they represent hope and a new start. Something we all need this year.”
Something else we all need this year: plant starts. Some seed companies had a shortage of seeds in consumer-sized packets this year because of COVID-19 and the restrictions it put on workers. An emphasis was put on filling orders from commercial farmers. For that reason, this year it’s possible you won’t be able to get all the seeds you want — but you should be able to get plant “starts” from McEnroe Organic in Millerton, N.Y.; Paley’s Farm Market in Sharon, Conn.; Daisi Hill Farm in Millerton, N.Y.; and Ward’s in Great Barrington, Mass.
Weatogue Farm sells starts every year in a short plant sale that begins this year on Friday May 14, and continues for three weeks or until the plants are all sold, whichever comes first.
Tomatoes, vegetables, flowers and herbs are available, grown with McEnroe’s Organic Potting Mix in soil blocks. Payment will need to be exact change or check. Everyone is asked to respect social distancing practices.
Call Elvia with questions at 860-435-0345. The plant sale will be open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The farm is at 78 Weatogue Road in Salisbury, near the border with North Canaan, Conn.
