sleeping bison farm, ketchum, idaho

thanks to the farm’s greenhouse these cabbages are already half-grown in June.
In this bed they’re mixed with other early greens.

these bush beans got an early start thanks to this beautifully engineered cold frame, one of many.
 a cluster of established current bushes held court in the middle of the garden
 at the base of a dwarf fruit tree nasturtiums starts are arranged in a circle
 the last of the summer’s starts — mixed basil
the June idaho bounty pot-luck dinner at rebecca bundy’s sleeping bison farm—  was preceded by a garden/farm tour. idaho bounty is a local organization that supports sustainable agriculture (farmers, ranchers, chefs and market gardeners). www.idahosbounty.org http://www.idahosbounty.org 

contributing writer Kate Cartwright is a long-time local artist, astrologer and consummate gardener.