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Farm Happenings at Farmer Joe's Gardens
[CSA Update] Welcome to week 16
Strawberries are the stars in the farm shares this week. The start of summer is always tied to those first ripe berries when they show color, and the little hands find the first snacks on the plants.
I can't tell you why they are called strawberries or where that name came from - I couldn't get an1 read more »
[CSA Update] Welcome to week 17
How many of those New Year's resolutions did you complete or even still have on your weekly goals? A sunny day should generate just as much excitement with all summer's potential. Making changes can be daunting. We've got five simple habits to help you celebrate summer with your farm share and kee1 read more »
[CSA Update] Welcome to week 18
Get excited about your first basket! I am cheering on the lettuce to make it grow in time for the first baskets! The spinach waved at me to say we want to join 2022; we missed out on 2021! The first three weeks of our CSA have fluffy greens, mushrooms, and lots of energy.
Some introducti1 read more »
[CSA Update] Last week of 2021 CSA
We are here - the last week of the 2021 CSA season. Over the past eighteen weeks, you have eaten your way through farm-fresh vegetables and fruits, and the entire farm team has focused on bringing those to you. Time to reflect on some of the big events over the five months of our CSA.
We kept our t1 read more »
[CSA Update] Welcome to week 2
Two weeks left and your basket is packed with flavor! The fields love the change in weather, away from the hot baking days into the warm nights and comfortable days. September is full of change. Over the years, September has marked the return to school, which marks the change in home schedules, ret1 read more »
[CSA Update] Welcome to week 3
We have 3 weeks left in our 2021 harvest! Where did the summer go? It's time to snap up an extra share and to check if you have any shares that are unscheduled.
Folks that have a Flex share or a Bi-weekly share may have finished up their harvest. For folks that still want to enjoy the weekly1 read more »
[CSA Update] Welcome to week 3
We have 3 weeks left in our 2021 harvest! Where did the summer go? It's time to snap up an extra share and to check if you have any shares that are unscheduled.
Folks that have a Flex share or a Bi-weekly share may have finished up their harvest. For folks that still want to enjoy the weekly1 read more »
[CSA Update] Welcome to week 4
Do you ever open the fridge and just wonder what to cook? Me to. Having the farm share on hand makes sure you have some good options - for meals and treats.
Sometimes cooking funks just happen! It could be because it's hot, again. Or because you are having people over. Or you are hungry - now.
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[CSA Update] Welcome to week 5
Thunderstorms are magical. The crackle and the smell in the air before the storm gets going is a great memory from childhood. Too much rain - well, that can be the nightmare side.In a garden, a big rainstorm can bring relief and bring damage. Tomato plants are typically loaded at this time of year1 read more »