Beverly's Update, March 2024
THE MISTY MUSHROOM DINNER, MARCH 10, 2024
Join us for a 4-course mushroom dinner with mushroom farmer, Chris Petro of Misty Meadow Mushrooms Farm and experience fantastically flavorful mushroom dishes by Executive Chef Colby and team.
$126.00 per person - dinner, tax and gratuity
Drinks and wine pairing additional
***Dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated for this dinner***
Reservations at 5:30 PM
MARCH 2024
March 10 - Daylight Saving Time - don't forget to "spring forward" and set the clocks one hour ahead.
So many things are happening in March -
March 8 - International Women's Day
March 10 - Ramadan begins at sundown. A holy month when a month-long, sunrise-to-sunset fast is observed
March 15 - Ides of March! We really need to get planting!!
March 17 - St. Patrick's Day
March 19 - brings the March equinox - also call the spring equinox - marking the beginning of spring.
March 31 - Easter Sunday
I have confidence Spring is peaking around the corner!! Beautiful warm days.
We are in the garden, starting extensive planting - well Bonnie is doing most of the work - I get to help and admire and hope I don't get in the way!!! She is phenomenal. Bonnie is currently planting peas, lettuces, cilantro, dill, radishes, spinach, kale, swiss chard, broccoli, cabbages, and more. It is so satisfying to be outside. She has started flowers, tomatoes (a few), eggplant, onions, leeks, peppers and so much more to be planted later. Trimming the berries, waiting for more strawberry plants to arrive - very exciting.
When looking at our garden, we think of several ways to repel pests, control weeds and boost our garden's overall health. Companion planting means growing two or more different plants in close proximity. Incorporating plants that attract beneficial insects, deter pests or invigorate the soil will result in boosted garden resilience and enhance the health of your garden. The close spacing typical of most companion planting naturally squeezes out weeds. Some people say that certain vegetables taste better when planted with marigolds or calendula. Some marigolds release natural nematode repellents into the soil, making them a great companion for tomatoes and peppers. "Three Sisters" planting include corn, beans and squash. All are beneficial to the other and to our bodies. Every garden in unique and companion planting increases the diversity of plants making for a healthier and happier garden.
Join us for a celebration of the connections between kitchen and earth. We strive to excel at turning ordinary evenings into extraordinary ones. Each course presents inspiration for the seasons and harmony with the earth that we hope will excite your palate and nourish your soul®. The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm continues to bring the earth-to-table culinary experience to you as we embrace what Patowmack Farm has always offered, honoring where our food comes from, promoting our cuisine as a bridge from the natural world to humanity and cultivating a sense of place within our ecosystem. The culinary journey delivers intelligent compositions and delightful flavors while celebrating local and seasonal ingredients offering a progressive menu on what our farm and local farmers, fishermen and foragers provide.
Thank you to all the farmers, wineries and artisan producers who provide us with their outstanding products. We appreciate the dedication and the extraordinary job you do each and every day.
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EASTER SUNDAY - March 31, 2024
Reservations taken 12:00 & 2:30 p.m.
MOTHER'S DAY - May 12, 2024
Reservations taken 12:00 & 2:30 p.m.
JUNE 16, 2024 - FATHER'S DAY
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
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From all of us at the farm, our most sincere thanks for your continued support.
Beverly
"Our time here is magic! It's the only space you have to realize whatever it is that is beautiful, whatever is true, whatever is great, whatever is potential, whatever is rare, whatever is unique, in. It's the only space." Ben Okri