In the midst of deepest winter, the heart turns to geraniums – and Antrim produce

I am in receipt of Loraine Mottern’s annual Geranium Sale flyer – a cheery sight when the world seems all black and white.  It’s nice to be reminded that one day, perhaps in our grandchildren’s lifetimes, flowers will bloom Up North once more.  You can order some yourself, in six colors, and feel good about supporting the Wilkinson Homestead Historical Society while beautifying the Township. I don’t see how you can go wrong. Here’s the link: 2009 Geranium Order Form. The form is due by February 21, and Loraine is a stickler.

Americana Red Geraniums

And then Andrea Romeyn’s letter to Providence Farm CSA members arrived.

We are on our last pie pumpkin, but have enough potatoes, onions, garlic and carrots to give us many more farm meals to come. We are also enjoying all of our produce canned and frozen. But, I must admit that I feel a bit like a seed under the snow eagerly awaiting warmer weather and a new growing season full of friends, hard work and fresh veggies!

. . . We love what we do and the impact that Providence is having on the way people think about the quality of food they eat and small family farming. Because of your support and increased knowledge about sustainable farming and organic growing practices, it looks as though we will continue to grow as a business.

I still have potatoes and squash and garlic from my 2008 CSA share, as well as an onion that sprouted.  I stuck the onion on the windowsill next to some strawflowers Sue Keena gave me.  I like the colors, and clip the onion sprouts to use like scallions.  So far it’s working for me.  You can enjoy the bounty of local comfort foods, too.  Download a copy of the 2009 Providence Farm CSA brochure and sign up.  If you’re coming in late, there are a lot of posts on Torch Lake Views that will help you catch up.  I recommend you start with Comfort Food.