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Farm Happenings at Park Ridge Organics
Late Season Share #2: Hello Winter!
It snowed today! I love the smell of fresh snow. Clean and crisp. I won't lie...I have been waiting for the first snow to arrive and am very excited that it is here! It makes for a very clear end to the field work. Time to rest.
This past week, Becky and I went1 read more »
Late Season Share #1: My Favorite Things!
Sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts and Apples OH MY! Welcome to our extended season shares. Personally I love this time of season and the veggies we harvest for the fall and winter shares. Yes, it is LOTS of roots but roots are so versatile. They can be used in a wide variety1 read more »
Week #20: Sign up NOW open for 2019
Sign up for 2019 is NOW OPEN!
The 2018 harvest season has come to a close. When we started our Vegetable Share Program back in 2009, I never envisioned how productive the farm would be 10 seasons later. With 325 members this year, it was by far our biggest, busiest and best (maybe not weather1 read more »
Week #19: Next Season Sign Up Opens October 25th!
Hard to believe that there are only 2 weeks of the standard season left. It feels like just yesterday that we were shoveling out from the mid-April snow storm! Like all good things, the season must come to an end.
That means it is time to talk about next season. In you1 read more »
Week #18: Frost Sweetened Veggies
The frost season is approaching. When temps fall and frost occurs, the plants natural response is to turn starches into sugars to protect it from that frost and cold. The result is sweeter veggies for us! Sugar in the plant is like salt on our roadways. The sugars make it ha1 read more »
Week #17: Will Work for Food!
At the farm, we have an amazing labor force. They work in the hot, cold, rain, snow, mosquitoes and everything in between. A big part of that labor force are the Worker Shares. This season there are 12 of them and they work for food! Each week for the entire 20 week season t1 read more »
Week #16: Harvest Fest and Soup Contest
photo: Becky (Pack Shed Manager) holding a freshly dug parsnip...a VERY long parsnip!
Roasted Parsnip Soup anyone? The Harvest Fest and Soup Contest is on Sunday October 7th from 12pm to 3pm and we hope you can join us. It is a great event for the whole family and a wonderful way1 read more »
Week #15: Planting Again!
We are happy to say that we did manage to get some spinach, arugula and radishes planted this week. We also transplanted some leaf lettuce and pac choi. Along with the beautiful temps and more rain coming next week we hope these crops will mature in time for the end of the season. 1 read more »
Week #14: Field Update
Check out this FIELD UPDATE VIDEO that shows you a view from the shores of Lake Park Ridge.
Alright, I know we wanted rain so I can't complain too much. But 10 inches?! We are slowly drying out at the farm and overall things are good. I should mention that it has been the sh1 read more »
About the farm
Park Ridge Organics has been growing certified organic produce since 2003. Our commitment to healthy soil make our produce exceptionally high in quality and outstanding in flavor. We grow over 40 different vegetable crops on our 15 acre farm located along the east side of Lake Winnebago. Park Ridge Organics is a 2nd generation business that primarily distributes produce through our Vegetable Share Program, at our Farm Store and to various local restaurants and specialty food stores.
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