CSA Harvest Guide : November 8

        By golly, is it Winter already?! We might be in the middle of a cold spell, but have no worries, temperatures in the 50s and 60s will be back soon! Until then, I had a fun time capturing the frost of the morning for this week's harvest guide. While out in the field, I also caught Brett and Quentin working together on sowing the seed garlic cloves for next year's harvest...can you believe their journey to your table next summer and fall begins today?

We saved the biggest and the best garlic bulbs to use their cloves for hopefully bigger and better garlic next year.

In other more current news...it's the last week of the CSA!!

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....Or is it???

        Brett and company have been taking close observation of what is left and thriving in the field, so with much planning and frost set aside, we're happy to finally share with everyone that...

We will be continuing the CSA for one more week...Hooray!!!!

        He will be sending you all an e-mail very soon with more details on what's to come, but make sure to contact him ASAP if you will not be able to pick up your bonus share next week, November 15th. 

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So, what's in your bag?

        This week expect to find these items: Carrots, Bok Choi, Potatoes, Leeks, Broccoli or Cauliflower or Cabbage, Onions and Sage or Parsley as an herb.

With the fun mix of yum, maybe you'll be inspired to treat yourself, family and friends to a batch of potato and leek soup! Stay warm, Peace & Enjoy!

CSA Harvest Guide : November 1

        This week's guide is brought to you mainly by Hurricane Sandy. Everyone here on the farm witnessed some massive flooding and wind, but all are safe and in tact (people and structures, that is, respectively.) It also seems we've accumulated over 7 inches of rain since it all started late on Sunday. We hope everyone is doing well and is not dealing with too much clean up...stay updated with those crazy weather reports!  

To those members who pick up at Spoutwood, can you imagine driving in with this to your right,

...And this to your left?

Even the squirrels were out and very active, hoarding the last remaining nuts before the storm really hit.

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What's in your bag?

        This week expect to find these items: Lettuce, Mustard Greens, Radishes, Turnips, Broccoli or Cauliflower or Cabbage, Sweet Potatoes, Fennel and Cilantro as an herb.

        As you might expect, some of the more delicate plants like the lettuce, broccoli and cilantro may be visually struck by the elements, as seen in the photos above, but this will certainly not compromise their taste.

        Also, there may be some stray red clover and rye grass mixed in with the cilantro because we've had them growing as a cover crop, while the cilantro keeps growing as well. The clover and rye leaves are very young, tender, and tasty, so don't be afraid to eat them or mix them in with the cilantro.

        Hopefully by the time you'll be picking up your veggies, the storm will have completely passed the area and left the roads long enough to be cleared of any slick and flooded areas, but until then please stay safe! Peace & Enjoy.