ASPARAGUS FARM

Earlier this week we took a trip to Nelson and Creston and came back the next day.  We did some shopping in Nelson and looked around at the lakefront park before going to a doctor’s appointment.  

We arrived early and were done early so we headed north to catch the Kootenay Lake ferry, not sure of the schedule.  As it turned out, we arrived at the Balfour terminal and the boarding light was still green so we drove onto the ferry and as soon as we parked, they lifted the rear gate and we got underway.  How’s that for amazing timing?

The ride across was beautiful with warm weather and smooth sailing.  No matter how many times we take the ferry, we love the journey.

We spent the night in Creston and visited with my brother.  While we were there, we went to the local asparagus farm and bought 4.5 lbs to take home.

The farm supplies asparagus to the local area as well as the neighbouring communities.  We can buy it at one of our local grocery stores in Grand Forks.

This is the harvesting process.  

Would you like to have that picking job?

Here is the sorting process.

The fresh asparagus from the farm is definitely more flavourful.

Now we’re back to home projects like swapping out the home theatre centre speakers and modifying the TV stand.  We had to get a new sub woofer and it was delivered within 2 days of the online order.  Way to go, Canada Post!

The garden has been planted and most of the seeds have sprouted.  With warm weather here now, they should flourish.