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Farm Happenings at Farmer Joe's Gardens
[CSA Update] Welcome to week 10
Sweet Corn Season Begins Picking: How We Grow and Protect Our Delicious Corn
Sweet corn season is finally here, and we couldn't be more excited to share the first harvest of our delicious corn with you! As we count down the weeks of our farming season, starting from 18, each week brings new joys an1 read more »
[CSA Update] Welcome to week 11
From Field to Fork: The Benefits of Fresh-Dug Potatoes vs. Storage Potatoes
As we dive into week 11 of our Farmer Harvest Program, we're thrilled to highlight the latest addition to our fresh produce lineup: freshly dug potatoes in vibrant hues of purple, red, and white.Unlike the potatoes you'll f1 read more »
[CSA Update] Welcome to week 12
Say Goodbye to Tears: Tips for Cutting Fresh Onions Without the Crying and Using More of the Onion
Freshly harvested onions from our farm bring a burst of flavor and versatility to your kitchen, unmatched by the year-old varieties found in grocery stores. As a farmer, husband, and father who is usu1 read more »
2024 CSA Week 13
How Rainy Days Create Perfect Cucumbers for Your Family
Summer's rainy days might seem like a damper on outdoor plans, but for local farmers like me, they are a blessing in disguise, especially when it comes to growing the perfect cucumbers for your family.
The abundant rainfall recharges the soil,1 read more »
[CSA Update] Welcome to week 14
Nurturing Your Food: The Role of Water During a Heatwave
As the sun blazes down relentlessly during a sweltering heatwave, the importance of water in nurturing crops becomes more crucial than ever at our farm. To kick off the first days of Summer 2024, our farm is facing extreme temperatures, some1 read more »
From Blossom to Plate: The Life Cycle of Squash
From Blossom to Plate: The Life Cycle of Zucchini and Summer Squash
From blossom to plate, the journey of zucchini and summer squash is a fascinating process that highlights the beauty and bounty of farming. These versatile vegetables begin their life as delicate blossoms, attracting bees that are1 read more »
Peas, Please! How Connecticut's Crunchiest Craze is Sprouting Up Everywhere!
Connecticut's got a pea-sized secret that's growing bigger by the minute - we’re all a little pea-brained over snow peas and sugar snap peas! It’s more than just a fleeting fancy; these crisp, sweet morsels will be in our baskets this week and are sprucing up our plates and tickling our1 read more »
Behind the Scenes: How We Carefully Monitor and Maintain Our Crops
Behind the Scenes: How We Carefully Monitor and Maintain Our Crops
Welcome to a behind-the-scenes look at how we meticulously monitor and maintain our crops at Farmer Joe's Gardens. As we enter Week 17 of our farmer harvest program, the excitement for the upcoming harvest is palpable.
From the flow1 read more »
[CSA Update] Welcome to week 18
Summer Delights: What to Look Forward to in Your Farmer Joe's Gardens CSA Share
Get ready to indulge in the bountiful delights of the upcoming summer season with Farmer Joe's Gardens CSA. As the warm weather rolls in after a cold and rainy spring, our fields are gearing up to offer fres1 read more »