WINTER SHARES: if you had a winter share this past year you are first in line to be offered one of our 100 Winter Shares. Your winter share auto-renew options will be explained to you next week. WINTER SHARE WAITING LIST: get access to the winter shares that remain using this form.
Harvesting: Delicata squash, Spaghetti Squash, Celery, Green Beans, Cherry Tomatoes, Okra, Eggplant, Yellow Onions, Colored Peppers, mixed Hot Peppers, Garlic, Yellow & Red Potatoes, Red Cabbage. ***Sometimes we have limited amounts of the first harvests. If you love something above and didn't get any this time, change your preferences to mark that veggie as a "5" and others as something lower. NEW: farm grown Celery is smaller than what you are used to in the grocery store but full of flavor. Spaghetti Squash should be cut short ways through the middle to keep the long noodle like strands long. Delicata Squash is great for roasting and stuffing. Some recipes even allow you to eat the tender peel.
Farm News: Some questions don't have good answers. I like to get a sense of the farm accomplishments at the end of the week so today I hung around the pack barn while Reuben and Simeon were packing up the vegetables for Farm Share pick up at our Open Farm Market tomorrow. Knowing they were tired from a long week of a long summer I ventured to ask... (continued here...)
Summer Share Auto-Renew: As a convenience to you we will offer you auto renew options around the end of the summer season to save your spot for summer 2022. Find out more in this help article.
WINTER SQUASH STORAGE reminders:
- Winter squash is best stored at room temperature. It can be damaged at temps under 50 F!
- It's so pretty it makes a nice decoration until you are ready to eat it!
- Delicata and acorn squashes are short-term storage only, and should be eaten within 1-4 weeks.
- Best way to keep squash? Clean off all dirt and wipe squash down with a rag soaked in vinegar to remove spoilage organisms. Keep them in a spot where you can check periodically. Any soft spots? Time to use!
Let us know if you have any questions about your Farm Share CSA - we are happy to help.
We'll keep farming for you!
Farmer Reuben and Tessa
Monthly Specials:
NEW! Pork Spare Ribs Sale:
- Buy 2 of our 1-1.5lb packs of Pork Spare Ribs for $25 (regular price $16/pack)
- Buy 2 of our larger, 2lb packs of Pork Spare Ribs for $35 (regular price $21/pack)
Duck Sale: Buy 2 Ducks and get FREE Delivery + Tessa's recipe for Roasted Pastured Duck
Pantry Special is still going on: Purchase $30 of your favorite qualifying pantry products from our online Farm Stand and receive a Willow Haven Farm Shopping bag. I love mine, it is great to throw everything into it when I am running out the door.
Ordering EXTRAS from Willow Haven? Items can be added right into your order after you customize your box. You do NOT have to place a separate FARM STAND order.
** Please return any waxed boxes, green cartons, freezer bricks, and reflective box liners at the time of your next delivery or pick up.
** If you have any questions about customizing your box, billing or your account, contact Harvie support. Any other questions, contact me! Read help doc How Swaps Work and How Preferences Work help doc.
** Be sure to check out these FAQs to help you learn to navigate your Harvie profile and see how many options you have with your Subscription.
** Earn Farm Credit for signing up friends as members of our farm. Here's how to Refer A Friend! What are Farm Credits? Read How to Receive and Redeem Farm Credit.
**If you want ideas of how to prepare your veggies - join the Harvie Member Facebook Group. It's full of CSA Members who have lots of experience with uncommon CSA veggies. Just post a picture and ask "What do I do with these?" and you'll get a ton of comments and suggestions.
**If you want to see more behind the scenes stories and videos make sure you are reading my Friday Farm News emails. You should be getting them already because you are a member but if not... Subscribe!
