Jim Knieriem, Cape Abilities Farm Manager
Jim Knieriem became the Manager of Cape Abilities Farm in January, 2008. Jim grew up on a farm in the midwest and is passionate about growing the highest quality vegetables and plants.
May 12, 2008
May 09, 2008
A Bee Named "Jennifer's Hair Studio"
This bee arrived with the best bee hairdo that we have ever seen in the greenhouse. The Jennifer's Hair Studio bee proves that a stylish appearance goes a long way in the bee world.
Betsy, Barbara and Virgil the Bees
Three bees have just been adopted at Cape Abilities Farm. Betsy, Barbara and Virgil arrived at the same time. They have been busy pollinating the tomato plants in the new greenhouse. Fresh tomatoes will be ready for sale within 2 weeks. All of the new bees get along just like all families.
Carly Golden Farm Patch
Thank you to Carly Golden for Adopting a Cape Abilities Farm Patch for $100. Right now, the farm patch is waiting for outdoor planting season to begin. The Carly Golden Farm Patch is located in the center island of Cape Abilities Farm on Route 6A in Dennis.
Cape Abilities Farm is Open - First Customer
Rainy weather did not dampen the spirits of the first customers at Cape Abilities Farm. We opened for business this morning at 10AM. There are plenty of annuals and decorative hanging plants for sale. The lettuce looks great - and the packages of herbs are fragrant. Maryanne (left) was our very first customer on opening day. She bought tomato plants for her garden.
May 08, 2008
Buzzy the Bee
One of the very first bees adopted this year was named Buzzy - after a dog named Buzzy. The Buzzy bee is very friendly, enjoys the company of everyone who works at the farm, and likes to have its chin scratched. Coincidence? We don't think so.
Wendy Northcross and George Clooney, the bees
A few weeks ago, at the Rotary Show in Hyannis, we launched Cape Abilities Farm Adopt A Bee membership program. Some of the very first bees adopted were named after Wendy Northcross, CEO of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce and George Clooney. The bees are part of the first hive that arrived several weeks ago from the Netherlands. Both Wendy and George, the Bees, have been very popular and friendly with all of the other bees. They are also very hard working, dedicated bees.
Cape Abilities Landscaping Clean Up Day - Hyannis
The major rain held off today and we were able to do some landscaping and clean up outside Cape Abilities Lyndon Center in Hyannis. Many thanks to all of the staff who worked planting, raking, cleaning and mulching. Thanks also to Joyce Landscaping for their very generous donation of mulch to help get the job done.
Good Karma - the Tomato Plant
Good Karma has arrived - something everyone needs. The tomato plant Good Karma was just adopted today, and the minute the plant was adopted, everyone seemed to feel more relaxed. The tomatoes in the original greenhouse are really coming along, and we anticipate they will be for sale in a week to 10 days.
David Kelley, Chef at The Naked Oyster Bistro & Raw Bar in Hyannis stopped by to pick up his order. The restaurant will be serving a Cape Abilities Farm Salad on Mother's Day - something that seems like Good Karma as well.
Welcome to Cape Cod Beach Buckets
It has been a very busy month at Cape Abilities, and it is about to get even busier. Cape Abilities Farm opens on Friday, May 9th. Next week, the new season begins for Welcome to Cape Cod. Launched in 2002, Welcome to Cape Cod is a business operated by Cape Abilities to help create jobs for people with disabilities on Cape Cod. This year, 75 people will work packaging and delivering 30,000 beach buckets to summer visitors. Thank you to all of the wonderful sponsors who support Welcome to Cape Cod.
