Veg of the Week 7/27/20: Marvel of Venice Yellow Romano

Every year the bean that I look forward to most is the Yellow Romano. It has a snappy texture, is juicy, sweet and rich in flavor. It has a versatility that I love. The pods can are 8-12 inches in length and about an inch wide. Their large size makes them perfect for grilling, which is my favorite way to enjoy them.

What else is growing:

These are new additions to our garden and they're ready to be ordered now. Pictures will be added to the order sheets soon!

• Patty Pan Squash

• Yukon Gold Potatoes

Notes from the Farm:

Beaver creek runs through the Dairy Farm, in an area our family likes to call "The Park". We often camp out here, reveling in the stillness and enjoying a much needed break from the rigors of farming. This forested area is a riparian zone inhabited by many different animals and plants. A night of camping earlier this week led us to exploring the park at dusk. We walked along the creek with bats and bugs flying over us. As we were taking some photos a friend came into the frame (behind the camera I didn't even notice!)

This is the first time we have seen Beavers (although not a first for our family!) Our initial thought was that it was a Nutria, but as it waded nearer we could see its broad tail, which it slapped on the water as the camera shutter snapped. It disappeared under the water to emerge about 100ft upstream. We followed it down the banks, through the cedars to another clearing. Each time we found it, it would disappear under the water. It lead us to what we assume is its home, where we saw another, much smaller, beaver. The beavers diverged and we split up, watching for ripples in the water. Kailin found one grazing on the banks of a small feeder stream, while I watched the ripples around the beaver's presumed den. We believe this is a family with some young. We will continue to monitor and provide updates as we learn more!