July 16, 2016 -Share #4

The garlic harvest is in!

WHAT'S IN THE BOX:

LETTUCE

BEETS

CARROTS

KALE

KOHLRABI

CUCUMBER

GARLIC

POTATOES - NEW!

BASIL

PURSLANE - stems with succulent green leaves. No aroma so you'll know it's not basil!

NOTES FROM THE SHARE:

The potatoes are new and freshly dug - they will be tender and tasty any way you prepare them. This recipe for Whole Roasted Carrots claims to be the only one you'll ever need - check it out! Purslane shows up in your share usually once a season. Although considered a weed by many, this nutrition dense wild plant should at least be tried! Chop it fresh into salads or lightly steam or stir-fry. The link takes you to a helpful Mother Earth News "Power-Packed Purslane" page. Enjoy! If you're looking for new ways to use kale, try this Kale Pesto with Toasted Walnuts. You'll get your kale nutrients, jazzed up with the basil and garlic from your share. Toss with pasta and you're on your way to a satisfying summer meal!

NOTES FROM THE FARM:

Can't complain about no rain! We actually had two showers this week, with a little over an inch on Wednesday night. That will help!

The garlic harvest is completed and the potato harvest has begun. The plants should be getting more lush with this new moisture, but the weeds aren't far behind! (Okay, found something to complain about!).

The crew has worked diligently through many hot and muggy days to harvest what's ready, maintain what's growing, and plant what is to come. We did all of that this week, and after taking some time off to hear Eyes Unclouded, one of the farm bands play at Cobblestone Market last Tuesday and another musical configuration play this Saturday, we'll do it all again next week!

Holler Fest card by Daniela Risquez, colored by Mason Sharp

 Here's another version of our Holler Fest promo card designed by intern and artist, Daniela Risquez, and this one colored by intern and artist, Mason Sharp. Inviting, eh? We hope we will see you at Holler Fest! As CSA members, you receive one or two passes to Holler Fest, depending on your level of membership. Despite this 'free pass,' we hope you all will consider pitching in to help this unique farm event run smoothly and successfully. Faye, one of our CSA members, offers massage on Saturday afternoon! Other members have signed up for volunteer shifts around the festival. Lots of ways to be a member of your farm and festival! Find out more at this link to the Volunteer Sign-up Application:

http://goo.gl/forms/l6WYVvk7UEJfl3Lh2

But most importantly we hope you will come out and enjoy the farm. There will be kids activities, nature walks, camping, good food, and music music music! Mark your calendars: Holler Fest 2016, Aug. 26-28.

Thelma says have a great week everybody!

Have a great week everybody!