O’Neill: The time of the year when growth explodes (column)

Casey O’Neill is a farmer and owner of Happy Day Farms in Laytonville, Calif. The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of The Mendocino Voice. If you’d like to write your own column for The Mendocino Voice, send your idea to info@mendovoice.com.

This is the time of year when growth explodes. Take a couple days between looks and the change in plant size is stunning. Same goes for the weeds, which can be overwhelming but also make the whole farm look gorgeous. The bright colors of the grasses, comfrey, perennials and crops are fabulous, and the fresh leaves on the oaks make my heart sing.