The brief stint of warm weather this week has been such a welcome change. Temps have reached into the 80’s this week. That warmth is enough to kick the strawberries into high gear – we see lots of red in the rows and a profusion of new blooms. We’re looking forward to a bountiful winter/springContinue reading “The sweet and the bitter”
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Planting planting planting
Have you had our cabbage yet? We have had a bountiful cabbage year! And not just by chance, but because we planted a lot. As farmers, one thing we can do to counter times of uncertainty – whether it be weather or otherwise, is to just keep on planting – and plant a lot. InContinue reading “Planting planting planting”
Busy days of winter
Some of our busiest days of the season are here! Each week is a balancing act – seeding hundreds of trays of new crops, planting tens of rows of transplants, tending greenhouse and field crops, covering for frost when needed, irrigating, mowing, flipping beds, and harvesting like crazy. We are harvesting a lovely diversity ofContinue reading “Busy days of winter”
Butternut Squash
Butternut squash Butternut squash is considered a “winter” or hard squash. Unlike it’s botanical cousin, the zucchini, butternut squash can store for months without refrigeration and is traditionally harvested at the end of the northern growing season (hence, “winter”). Nutritionally, butternut is high in fiber, lutein (good for your eyes), and potassium. The skin willContinue reading “Butternut Squash”
Cabbage
Cabbage is a nutrient powerhouse, offering fiber, vitamins A, C, K, B6, folate, potassium, manganese, thiamin, calcium, iron and magnesium. A wonderful quality of cabbage is that it is long-storing and can be kept in your refrigerator for up to six weeks (best techniques found in our Veggie Storage Guide), if you can’t tackle it all inContinue reading “Cabbage”
Spinach
A beautiful winter green, spinach is one of our most requested leafy greens at the market. It is native to Asia and a cousin of beets and chard. Folks love it for its sweet and tender leaves, especially when harvested fresh. It’s wonderful in a simple preparation of juice, addition to sandwiches, or cooked. Its nutrientsContinue reading “Spinach”
Cauliflower
Cauliflower, a cousin of kale, choi, and arugula, is in the brassica family so it shares similar nutrient qualities such as 100% of your daily vitamin C, antioxidants, vitamin K, calcium, potassium, magnesium and fiber. We grow many types, some classic shaped green or white and some spiral shaped and green (romanesco). They can all be preparedContinue reading “Cauliflower”
Parsley
Often overlooked – freshly harvested, organic parsley is a delicious herb. We chop up and place in a container in the fridge for use later on eggs in the morning or on fish at dinner time. If you like to juice, fresh parsley is an awesome addition to juice. You can make a delicious pesto with itContinue reading “Parsley”
Collard Greens
Collard greens are a staple of southern cooking and are the whole package! They are full of healthy protein, three times a daily serving of vitamin A, ten times a daily serving of vitamin K, and even has omega-3 and 6. It’s a power house green and is delicious to boot. Never tried these gorgeousContinue reading “Collard Greens”