Optimism is (not) my middle name

Although I have never really worked in the corporate world, I do know there are some terms that you aren't supposed to use. For example, you don't say something is "bad," instead, you might say it's "not as good as it could be." Or you don't have "problems", you have "challenges".
I like to be less optimistic and call this week's share "bad" and that there are a few "problems" that I want to inform you about so we are all on the same page.

In years past, a share around this time of year, right before the tomatoes came in, would be tons of squash, zucchini and cucumbers. My first planting of these three items did terriblly. Why? Some plants love being covered with 'row cover,' (an "industry" term for a woven fabric used to protect baby plants from the nasty bugs that love to eat them. Some plants that need row cover as new plants are eggplant and all plants in the brassica family (broccoli, cabbage, asian greens etc)).

I have never covered the squash, cucumbers or zucchini before, but a few weeks after I seeded it, I noticed lots of damage. I figured the plants would bounce back, which didn't happen. Squash is usully very easy to grow; in fact, I remember one member telling me that this was the time of year in her hometown that people locked their cars, not for fear of theft, but that people would leave extra squash they didn't want! I was always planning to have a second planting a month later, which I did plant and of couse covered. They look amazing and should be ready soon.

I know the shares have been great so far, with an avergae of almost 9 different items a week, but this week will be different. Hopefully I have built in some goodwill with you and a bad week every now and then is ok. You can expect:

Potatoes, Garlic, Leeks, a choice between (turnips, eggplant and squash) Basil, green peppers, hot peppers, and greens.

See you tomorrow!