A happy time around the gardens. All the big jobs are behind us….Tomatoes went in as a family effort on Memorial day and that was the last of our HUGE jobs that had to be tackled. Just over 420 plants went in on a HOT! stuffy morning. The patch looks strong and we are thrilled. Peas are flowering and we picked our 1st itty bitty pea the other day. Somehow life transformed to Summer in 1 months time after that late April snow.
The jumbo watermelon patch was planted this past week and settling in.
The watermelon patch.
Summer Squash developing.
The second planting of cucumbers went in and a 3rd rotation to follow soon with seedlings waiting in the greenhouse. The hoop house is strong with seasonal lettuces and leafy greens and FULL to the walls…. We see the garlic scapes forming, broccoli heading up and the mini cabbages growing plump. Fruit trees are loaded again this year and long rows of sunflowers planted. We are staying ahead of the weeding duties so far and that always feels good….Schools out and summer has begun.
Looking forward to a great season.
SUMMER #1
A fantastic 1st Share of the season. A great harvest and almost unbelievable that 8 weeks ago there was snow on the ground! All produce is washed and ready to eat. 238 pounds of garden goodness is going home with CSA members today.
FULL SHARE
WHAT IS IN YOUR SHARE
All full shares are packed in orange totes and on the right side in the cooler.
2 lb rhubarb, Tokyo Bekena (asian green-like a fluffy Chinese Cabbage, Head lettuce medley, mini bibb lettuce, radish mix, baby carrots, and pac choi
Rhubarb-A mix of several varieties. Old fashioned farmyard rhubarb, Canadian red, valentine and a plant that I transplanted from my Grandpa’s garden when he passed away.
Scott with the rhubarb harvest.
Tokyo Bekena-A favorite leafy green around here. Tastes like fluffy Chinese Cabbage. Enjoy raw in fresh salads to add a bit of crunch or light saute as a side.
Tokyo Bekena ready to harvest in the hoop house.
Head Lettuce Medley-A great harvest of delicious head lettuces from the hoop house. A variety in every share….
Mini bicolor bibb lettuce-juicy mini heads in full share only.
Beautiful Baby bibbs in Full Share only.
Radish mix-A nice big bag of 2 varieties. Long storage life in the crispy drawer of the refrigerator.
Radishes after cutting the tops and washing. Gumballs!
Carrots!! Yes, baby carrots…Maeve planted these in crates in the garage in February. A HUGE! treat-delicious.
Scott and Maeve harvesting the baby carrots. Maeve conducting a taste test.
Hauling the carrot harvest to the washing station.
Pac choi-A crunchy variety called Joy Choi. Crunchy ribs and juicy leaves are fantastic raw in a leafy green mix or delicious added to a stir fry.
Morning dew on the pac choi leaves.
SNACK PACK
All snack pack shares are packed in green totes and on the left side in the cooler.
WHAT IS IN YOUR SHARE
1.25 pounds rhubarb, tokyo bekena (asian green-like a fluffy Chinese cabbage), head lettuce medley, radish mix carrots!
Rhubarb-A great mix of several varieties. Enough for a crisp or bars.
Rhubarb in the dunk tank.
Tokyo Bekena-A crunchy leafy asian green that adds loft to fresh salads and tasty as a steamed or warm saute side.
Tokyo bekena at harvest in the hoop house.
Head lettuce medley-We harvested several varieties and a mix is in every share. Delicious!
Perfect lettuce at harvest in the hoop house.
Radish Mix-2 varieties. Long storage life in crisper drawer of refrigerator.
Carrots!-Carrots in the 1st share of the season….started early in the garage way back in February. ENJOY!
Maeve “model posing” with the carrots….
Carrots ready to be weighed out and into this week’s shares.
BEST GUESS FOR NEXT WEEK
head lettuce, baby kale, arugula, kohlrabi, pea shoots, basil plant, beets (full share only) and more…
Please return your tote with next pick up for reuse…Thanks!
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