foxlinecityfarm

A fantastic week!  Lots of progress.  We are a bit stiff, walking a bit hunched over and going to bed early because we are worn out, but it sure feels good.  Long rows of early broccoli and cabbage were transplanted and pretty assorted kale. We transplanted fennel out and started more radishes too.  Turnips were seeded in the hoop house for the summer CSA and a whole bunch of lettuce went into the hoop house too.  The biggest news is the potatoes are FINALLY!!!!! all done.  We dragged our feet on this a bit but the weather never gave us the opportunity to tackle this HUGE job.  It may have been a good thing that we held off as the Spring has been so cool and wet there was the possibility of the seed potato rotting after planting.  We are glad it is done and VERY grateful once again to Uncle Jim for allowing is to plant at his farm in the perfect potato soil. Other news….. A second rotation of peas all planted, the 1st planting of beans and tons of seeding in for summer hoop house crops are germinating in the greenhouse-oh, we transplanted out more beets too in a window of spare time we had.  Scott finished up his fencing…completely deer proof with extended fencing this year  and also a fine mesh at the base to keep those woodchucks out.

Mini cabbages all snuggled in……as far as the eye can see!

Long rows of Early Summer Broccoli.

1st rotation of Peas Up.

Just about finished with potatoes.

Done!

Phew!  Potatoes are planted…..all by hand.

We are starting our garden plant sale in the driveway Saturday May 13th.  The greenhouse is exploding with beautiful tomato plants and other goodies for the home gardener.  It’s always a fun event for us and we love sharing our plants with fellow gardeners.

Tomatoes ready for the plant sale this weekend.

SPRING SHARE #3

WHAT IS IN YOUR SHARE

All produce is triple rinsed and ready to eat.  Enjoy!

Radishes-A combo of french breakfast and wintered over daikon and beauty heart.

Just washed french breakfast radishes that look like peppermint candy.

Beta Mix-My personal favorite leafy green mix.  A combination of assorted baby beet tops and mixed baby swiss chard.  Delicious fresh or steamed or braised.

Beta Mix at harvest….

and in the wash tank.

Asian Mix x 2-This is the second cutting off the the 2 varieties that were in the 1st share of the season.  1-a mild spicy mustard mix, and 2 a combo of kales, and assorted choi.  Fresh, steamed or stir fried they are wonderful.

Mustard mix at morning harvest.

And cut.

2nd variety of kales and choi ready to harvest.

Head lettuce-We harvested 2 different varieties this week-a combination will appear in the shares.

Pac Choi-A cute mini green choi.  Add a crunch to salads or delicious in stir fry.

Mini Green Pac Choi.

Spinach-The last harvest of our inside hoop house spinach for the season.  It has been a great crop for us this season.  We calculated that we harvested over 130 pounds this spring….leaf by leaf by leaf by leaf.

Spinach at harvest.

Rhubarb-A true Springtime treat.  Almost 2 pounds in each share.  And I have to mention every season…some of the rhubarb comes from my grandfather’s backyard plant that I transplanted from his house when he passed away..  Grandma made the BEST rhubarb custard pie.

Rhubarb ready to be cleaned.

Beautiful!

Honey-This is the last of our Fall honey…rich and flavorful.

Fall honey after it is spun.

Basil Plant-A little treat.  Enjoy! 2 plants started in the pot.  Separate into 2 larger container or plant in the ground and you are set for the season.  Variety is called Dolce Fresca.

Basil going home with CSA members today.

BEST GUESS FOR NEXT WEEK- 4TH AND FINAL SPRING SHARE OF 2017

turnips!!! finally-2 varieties the cool long japanese guys and the pretty round gems, head lettuce, leaf lettuce, asian greens and more……..

Next week’s turnips….

and more next week’s turnips.