Author Archives: Jess and Justin

It rained all through harvest today.  That meant hauling in piles of muddy veggies to the wash station, where the real magic happened:  all that mud was triple-washed away to reveal the red, yellow, white, purple, tan, orange and green of this week’s bounty.  It sure made up for being soaked to the skin! NewContinue reading “August 11th CSA Newsletter”

It’s been a whirlwind of weather lately–with everything from stormy rain to brutal, humid heat.  Having grown up in Alaska, though, I swore I would never, ever, EVER complain about being too hot.  Even drenched in sweat, I am grateful for the sun that chases us to the water while the greens wilt in theContinue reading “August 4th CSA Newsletter”

Summer bounty is upon us at last!  Tomatoes are ripening in our hoop houses, and you will see more squash and cucumbers peppering your CSA shares this week.  Many things like beans (four varieties!), carrots, tomatoes and potatoes are almost ready.  Now is the time for quick summer meals with piles of assorted veggies, eitherContinue reading “July 28th CSA Newsletter”

Many things long awaited are slowly starting to fruit in our fields:  cucumbers, summer squash and peppers are all coming on bit by bit.  Because of this, you will get a handful of at least two of these this week, and more next week.  They will all be great in a salad!  Speaking of salads,Continue reading “July 21st CSA Newsletter”

Things are buzzing along here at the farm as new crops are ready and the heat really starts to come on.  This week we have these gorgeous, candy-striped “Chioggia” beets.  An heirloom, these brightly-colored beets are sweet when roasted, boiled or grated for a raw salad. You can also eat the greens!  Also new thisContinue reading “June 14th CSA Newsletter”

CRAZY GOOD FOOD!  Everything is the gardens here is growing madly–including the weeds!  At last week’s farmer’s market, a woman asked why I didn’t have beet greens.  Her question was simple enough, but her look said, “how on God’s green earth can you have no beet greens in July?!”  I felt guilty.  At least, aContinue reading “July 7th CSA Newsletter”

The consistent rain lately has not been all bad, bringing with it some of the best salad weather ever.  Greens are happy, tender and sweet, and their gorgeous variety of textures and colors ensures that salad will never be boring!  This week, we are delighted to share the “Nancy” butterhead bibb.  The butterhead has thick,Continue reading “June 30th CSA Newsletter”

Greens!  They are coming on in so many varieties and colors now, and we are so happy to have them. This week in your share: Pac Choi  (similar to bok choy, but greener and smaller) Head Lettuce (red or green) Garlic Scapes French Breakfast/Gloriette Radishes Salad Mix Herbs (parsley and/or basil) Flowers:  I’ve added SweetContinue reading “June 24th CSA Newsletter”

      New chicks are pecking away and itching to get outside.  Snow is still feet high in most places, but the sun is starting to break through.  We are excited and busy with plans for the spring, including an expanded CSA, a new farmer’s market in East Burke, VT and chickens and beef cattle onContinue reading “Ready for sunshine?”