Yesterday we got the first remotely substantial rainfall since early June, all 1/10th of an inch of it. While the rain cooled things off it and washed the dust away, it did little to water crops. We connected to municipal water last week and now have drip irrigation lines run in sections all over the farm. Many of our direct seeded fall crops have been reseeded with water on them and we watched the thirsty soil drink it up. We have been amazed at how well things were growing with so little water, so now that we have it, we expect some many more months of beautiful yields. So many of our neighbors are hauling water to fill wells, and many other farmers we know are running dry without access to alternatives. While we have a sound, reliable supply of water, we still hope for a good rain for all our fellow farmers in this drought.
The summer season is full swing with so many crops coming in we had a hard time deciding which to pick for shares this week, and decided not to buy in blueberries from Grindstone. (Grindstone's blueberry u-pick is open for the season, mon-fri. Please call 315-298-4139 for details) We are taking a break on some of the greens and started picking peppers and sweet onions this week. The cherry tomatoes are starting to come on, so the heirloom slicers and paste tomatoes are about 1-2 weeks away. We are swimming in pickling cucumbers and will start offering them by the 1/2 bushel on our online store, so look for them later this week to add to your CSA delivery next week if you'd like some for your own home preserving.
This week's shares are as follows:
Small: 0.5 Beans (lb)
1 Dandelion Greens (bunch)
1 Garlic (each)
1 Lettuce (head)
1 Onions (Sweet)
1 Pickles (lb)
1 broccoli (bunch)
1 Parsley (bunch)
1 radishes (lb)
1 lb summer squash
Regular: 1 Beets (bunch)
1 (herb) Oregano (bunch)
0.5 Beans (lb)
1 Dandelion Greens (bunch)
1 Cucumbers (lb)
1 Fennel (each)
1 Garlic (each)
1 Lettuce (head)
1 Onions (Sweet)
2 Pickles (lb)
0.25 Peppers (sweet) (lb)
1 radishes (lb)
1 lb summer squash
Many people have asked if you have to make pickles with the pickling cucumbers, and the answer is no, you can just eat them like any other cucumber. But if you want to make pickles, but don't have the time or know how to can them, you can always make quick refrigerator pickles. Here's a link to a good article for all sorts of quick pickles, from cucumbers to daikon radishes to onions.
Other have said they just don't know what to do with that fennel. Here's a recipe for one of our family's favorite ways of preparing it with beets, and the leaves can be used to season sauces, fish and poultry.
Dandelions greens are usually feared or praised for their bitterness. Did you know the more bitter a green is generally the healthier it is for you? Convince your taste buds with a sauteed dandelion dish using a bit of fresh oregano and garlic.
We hope everyone enjoys their share this week, and don't forget to share your favorite recipes!
The summer season is full swing with so many crops coming in we had a hard time deciding which to pick for shares this week, and decided not to buy in blueberries from Grindstone. (Grindstone's blueberry u-pick is open for the season, mon-fri. Please call 315-298-4139 for details) We are taking a break on some of the greens and started picking peppers and sweet onions this week. The cherry tomatoes are starting to come on, so the heirloom slicers and paste tomatoes are about 1-2 weeks away. We are swimming in pickling cucumbers and will start offering them by the 1/2 bushel on our online store, so look for them later this week to add to your CSA delivery next week if you'd like some for your own home preserving.
This week's shares are as follows:
Small: 0.5 Beans (lb)
1 Dandelion Greens (bunch)
1 Garlic (each)
1 Lettuce (head)
1 Onions (Sweet)
1 Pickles (lb)
1 broccoli (bunch)
1 Parsley (bunch)
1 radishes (lb)
1 lb summer squash
Regular: 1 Beets (bunch)
1 (herb) Oregano (bunch)
0.5 Beans (lb)
1 Dandelion Greens (bunch)
1 Cucumbers (lb)
1 Fennel (each)
1 Garlic (each)
1 Lettuce (head)
1 Onions (Sweet)
2 Pickles (lb)
0.25 Peppers (sweet) (lb)
1 radishes (lb)
1 lb summer squash
Many people have asked if you have to make pickles with the pickling cucumbers, and the answer is no, you can just eat them like any other cucumber. But if you want to make pickles, but don't have the time or know how to can them, you can always make quick refrigerator pickles. Here's a link to a good article for all sorts of quick pickles, from cucumbers to daikon radishes to onions.
Other have said they just don't know what to do with that fennel. Here's a recipe for one of our family's favorite ways of preparing it with beets, and the leaves can be used to season sauces, fish and poultry.
Dandelions greens are usually feared or praised for their bitterness. Did you know the more bitter a green is generally the healthier it is for you? Convince your taste buds with a sauteed dandelion dish using a bit of fresh oregano and garlic.
We hope everyone enjoys their share this week, and don't forget to share your favorite recipes!
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