by Susan Wanderman Garlic scapes are a delicacy that is only available for a short time in the Spring. While they may not be that well-known in some places, in others they have been used for a long time so as not to waste any edible part of a flavorful food source. The scape is … Continue reading On Garlic Scapes
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What’s in the Box 6/17/14
Red Batavian Lettuce Red Boston Lettuce Spinach Turnips or Bok Choi Garlic Scapes
What’s in the Box 6/10/14
Green Romaine Lettuce - 1 head Green Boston Lettuce - 1 head Swiss Chard - 1 bunch Arugula - .85 lb bag Baby Red Kale - .8 lb bag Cilantro - 1 bunch
How CSA has impacted my life – from a seasoned CSA member
By Susan Wanderman The CSA vegetable share has had an impact on my life that I never thought it would. I originally signed up because I had heard about community supported agriculture, how it impacts individual local farms, and best of all, that I could receive a vegetable share every week. With a leap-before-you-fully-look attitude, … Continue reading How CSA has impacted my life – from a seasoned CSA member
What’s in the Box?
Baby Bok Choi - 1 bunch Red Kale - 1 bunch My favorite kale is back! Time to try the recipe below for a raw kale salad. You'll love it! Lettuce Mix - 3/4 lb bag* Spinach - 1 bunch Arugula - 1/2 lb bag* *A Special Note on the bagged greens: We’re using a greens harvester for the first … Continue reading What’s in the Box?
Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair
May 17 & 18, 2014 10 AM to 5 PM both days 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead ** For the safety of all animals on display at the event, please leave your dogs and pets at home. Thank you for your cooperation. ** Animal Displays-meet the sheep, llamas, alpacas, and angora rabbits that provide the fleece … Continue reading Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair
Organic Plant Sale
Glendale CSA has invited us to order organic plants from their farm, Garden of Eve. The one-time delivery is this Saturday May 3. You can sign up here: https://www.farmigo.com/store/goeorganicmarket Garden of Eve is also offering potting soil and compost. Right now it's not online (I may be able to get it on there soon), but … Continue reading Organic Plant Sale
Composting Update
The Church compost site's food scrap collection will resume on Tuesdays 1:30-2:30 pm from 4/29 - 5/27, then Tuesdays 5:30-7:30 pm starting 6/3 for the CSA season. A Compost Collective member must be present for your drop off and food scraps can be accepted only during the designated hours. Please do not leave food scraps in the front of … Continue reading Composting Update
The Compost Collective’s Fundraisers
* Yogurt & Cheese Making Class * Join in a private cooking event where you will taste, mingle, and compost with us! Date/Time: Saturday, March 29 6-9 pm Venue: A residence near Trader Joe’s (Metropolitan Ave) Contact: info@thecompostcollective.com, thecompostcollective.com, 646-421-8824 Fee: $50 (additional donations gladly accepted). The proceeds will be used to … Continue reading The Compost Collective’s Fundraisers
2014 Membership
Our 2014 contract was emailed Tuesday, March 4th. To get the 2014 contract, please email info@foresthillscsa.com For the 2014 season, we have vegetable, fruit and herb shares. We also have middle and low income vegetable shares, as our finances allow. Our farmers at Golden Earthworm Organic Farm [GEOF] have changed their minds and decided to offer an herb share for … Continue reading 2014 Membership
Forest Hills CSA 