Farmer Reuben recommends trying garlic scapes this week.
Garlic Scapes are a treat that is only harvested for about 3 weeks each year. It's garlicky and can be used many ways. Cinnamon Basil has classic basil flavor with the sweet aroma of cinnamon.
Garlic scapes are the stalk of the garlic plant.These stalks do not actually flower. If the scape is left on the plant it will eventually produce a small bulb that can be planted to produce more garlic. Although the scape grows curled, if left on, the scape will straighten out to signal that it is time to harvest the garlic bulb. Some farmers remove the bud in the spring so that the plant's energy is put into growing the garlic bulb instead of the scape. Here at Willow Haven Farm, we remove the garlic scape so that we can enjoy the fresh garlic taste in the springtime! View Garlic Scape e-book for more info.
The farm tours are a great way to experience the farm, learn more about how your vegetables are grown and spend time with Farmer Reuben. Last week Reuben showed off the water table in our nursery greenhouse which keeps hundreds of trays of seedling warm enough to grow and germinate in the winter. Seeing row upon row of growing vegetables amazed our group and they couldn't stop asking questions as they learned how we do it all. Join us for the next one on July 3. Register here
Enjoy cooking your veggies this week! Thanks for supporting local food and local farmers!
We'll keep farming for you!
Farmer Reuben and Tessa
FARM EVENTS:
July 3 - Farm Tour at 1 pm - Register here
July 16 - Flower Tour at 6 - 8 pm - Register here
July 10 - Pizza Night 5 - 8 pm - Reserve here
August 7 - Farm Tour at 1 pm - Register here
August 7 - Flower Tour at 6 - 8 pm - Register here
August 14 - Pizza Night 5 - 8 pm - Reserve here
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