CSA 2017 - WEEK #13 August 21, 2017 It's round two for watermelons this week!  These are an orange variety called "New Orchid" and I think I'm in love...  We have cabbage again this week, chard is back and we're welcoming the first harvests of our red beefsteak tomatoes and peppers! Last Friday's crazy rain and … Continue reading Main Season 2017 CSA – Week # 13 – Distribution for 08/29/17

CSA 2017 - WEEK #12 August 14, 2017 Watermelons, watermelons!  I think your farmers are showing off this week.  We're super excited to harvest these beauties...the kids have been waiting eagerly ALL SUMMER!  And you get TWO in your shares!  Handling Tip: Watermelons are super delicate.  Who knew?  We grow varieties for the best flavor, not for travel, so … Continue reading Main Season 2017 CSA – Week # 12 – Distribution for 08/22/17

CSA 2017 - WEEK #11 August 7, 2017 It's transition week on the farm, also known as the "in-between" week!  We're transitioning out of our mid-summer crops into our late-summer plantings, which means that green beans, tomatoes & peppers will be here soon!  And we say goodbye to the sweet corn until next year....  Please note … Continue reading Main Season 2017 CSA – Week # 11 – Distribution for 08/15/17

CSA 2017 - WEEK #10 July 31, 2017 Potatoes are here!  We grow about a dozen different types of potatoes, all full of flavor and freshly dug for you.  This week we have our first early season variety called Red Norland.  It has red skin and white flesh.  Don't peel them!  We wash them here … Continue reading Main Season 2017 CSA – Week # 10 – Distribution for 08/08/17

CSA 2017 - WEEK #9 July 24, 2017 Rain day!  Our tractors get to take a break when it rains, but our field crews harvest for you rain or shine!  And...they harvested some pretty wonderful crops today, including sweet corn!  It's the first harvest from our first planting.  We have four total plantings, so you … Continue reading Main Season 2017 CSA – Week # 9 – Distribution for 08/01/17

CSA 2017 - WEEK #8 July 17, 2017 This is the first week of the CSA Fruit Shares!  I sent out a separate e-mail detailing the pick-up protocol for the fruit, so please check your inbox!  It's going to be a hot week, which our summer crops love!  This week we're excited to harvest some … Continue reading Main Season 2017 CSA – Week # 8 – Distribution for 07/25/17

CSA 2017 - WEEK #7 July 10, 2017 What a difference a month makes!  Gone are the days of CSA boxes filled with greens...  The summer harvests are now in full swing with carrots, cucumbers, beautiful gourmet onions, squash, basil and more!  Sweet corn will be coming in the shares in the next few weeks, potatoes by … Continue reading Main Season 2017 CSA – Week # 7 – Distribution for 07/18/17

CSA 2017 - WEEK #6 July 3, 2017 (No delivery this week to Forest Hills, Hunters Point or Douglaston) Happy 4th of July! This week's harvest brings some more exciting summer crops including basil, beets and the return of the mustard mix! I hope you all have a happy and safe holiday and enjoy this … Continue reading Main Season 2017 CSA – Week # 6 – Distribution for 07/11/17

CSA 2017 - WEEK #5 June 26, 2017 It's the first full week of summer and the first week of school vacation for the kids.  The little farmer was up, dressed (boots and hat on) and ready to come to work at 7am this morning.  We love having him here at the farm working alongside … Continue reading Main Season 2017 CSA – Week # 5 – Distribution for 06/27/17

CSA 2017 - WEEK #4 June 19, 2017 Welcome to the fourth week of the season!  This week we celebrate the summer solstice and the first harvests of our hot weather loving crops.  Greens continue to come in at this time of year, but we're now harvesting more "summer" produce like napa cabbage and kohlrabi.  … Continue reading Main Season 2017 CSA – Week # 4 – Distribution for 06/20/17