Thanksgiving treats, including sweet potatoes that we grew right here!
THIS WEEK’S SUBSCRIBER MENU:
• Spaghetti Squash
• German Butterball Potatoes
• Carrots
• Beets
• Sweet Potatoes
• Celery
• Sauté Greens
• Parsley or Arugula
Click on the links above for information and recipes about these crops.
COMING SOON: Escarole, Gold Nugget Squash, Brussels Sprouts, Savoy Cabbages
It’s taken a few weeks to get all the garlic and shallots planted for 2018, but at last that project is finished! The spring onions are growing roots and tops and coming along nicely. We have to cover up the planted garlic and shallots after planting because a gang of crows has come twice and pulled all of the bulbs out of the planting holes. So, really, I’ve planted twice. Our amazing soil is too sticky to plant when it’s raining, so it’s been a bit of a challenge to get the job finished.
Savoy Cabbage is a wrinkly, winter treat. The heads are lightweight but the leaves are thick and meaty. Not ideal for sauerkraut, but delicious in a soup or sliced into steaks and roasted, OR used for cabbage rolls.
We have a lot to be thankful for this year. It’s great to be alive, and two near-death scares is really enough for me now. I’m thankful to have my health back and begin a new farm year in tip top shape. We’re so incredibly grateful for the help of our community in raising the money for our down payment. In a matter of weeks we will be farm owners, and that is an incredible feeling after renting for almost two decades.
We are especially thankful for all of you. For supporting us for twenty years and allowing us the privilege of fulfilling our dreams while nourishing your families. We look forward to decades more to come. We will be planting more perennial crops, investing in infrastructure like a barn and permanent water lines, building a new farmstand, and two more greenhouses. Not all at once, of course, but in the near future.
The Spring Onions are coming along, and the garlic and shallots for 2018 are all planted and tucked in with covers to keep out the crows.
NOTE: We still have 40 CSA spaces to fill, and it would be reassuring to know who is planning on joining us for a spectacular 2018. If you haven’t enrolled yet, please do so soon. Even a deposit will help with our winter and spring farm expenses, and there is no extra charge for making payments, as long as your CSA share is paid in full by March 1. Here’s the form link in case you need it. 2018 Farm Flyer
Thank you so much, and have a lovely Thanksgiving with your families.
Shelley, Mike, Della, and Cosmo
Whistling Train Farm 