Fall CSA Week #8
Thursday November 12th: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
With Addison’s help, Mikaela planted a few more wayward kale plants in GH10. We will harvest plants in the next few weeks and then hoop and row cover for the winter and see how they do over the winter. You will receive the Bok Choy pictured above from GH10.
The CAT Tunnels over by the asparagus received some over due TLC. Weeded, raked, planting beds were shaped again by hand, all the grass growing on the sides where the bents go on the ground was removed and then covered with a strip of sileage tarp. We are hoping this will provide a more improved spot for growing next season.
Over the next couple weeks we will continue going through each greenhouse and garden, focusing on the details so we are set going into the winter and starting up right away in the spring.
Greens continue to grow on the farm. Yesterday, Baby Kale, Arugula, Lettuce Mix and Spinach all made their way through the wash center. We began growing “Iron Man” baby kale mix two years ago, adding variety to our baby kale mix. Great raw, or sautéed.
We are upgrading the heating systems in a few of our greenhouses this winter and have prepared a trench for propane. A tank will reside behind GH1 and by next spring at least GH3 and GH4 will be up and running.
Jav and Sam were very appreciative of the efficient convenient way the garlic row cover was stored this past spring. Covering the garlic last week was quite easy. This thin layer will help pretect and insulate the garlic this winter.
We said goodbye to Shawn who was integral in so many areas here at the farm this season. Thousands of the plants sold to customers during our spring seedling sale and thousands of the plants grown here at the farm were transplanted or started by Shawn who literally spent his first 4 weeks here in the seed room. Tractor work, harvesting, packing room, setting up and resetting greenhouses, we appreciate Shawn’s dedication and thoughtfulness as he approached his work this season. We look forward to Shawn’s return in the spring!
The farm has two tickets available we would like to give to one of you! If you are interested in attending this incredible event just send us an email by 8:00 am Thursday November 12th. We will put all interested folks names in a hat and draw a winner who will be announced at CSA pickup on Thursday!
We share 809 Brook Road with Woodland Community School. CHILDREN AND PARENTS MAY BE STILL IN AND AROUND THE DRIVEWAY WHEN CSA PICKUP BEGINS, PLEASE BE CAREFUL NAVIGATING THE PARKING LOT.
Pickup
Come anytime between 3 pm and 6 pm on Thursday.
Please bring your own bags or box to gather your choices.
Remember to contact us in advance if you will be unable to pick up on Thursday, so that we can store your share in our walk-in refrigerator to keep it fresh. You can email or call us to let us know. Thank you to all of those who have already arranged another time to pickup!
Here's what you will find in this weeks share:
When you arrive at the farm, look for the CSA sign straight ahead and to the left.
Jaime will check you in and help you gather your share.
The Fall CSA is a set share chosen by your MSF Farmers. You will receive everything on the “basket” list. We will have a trade box available if you would like to trade one (1) of your items!
Your Farmer, Sam (For Tim, Mikaela, Jeannie, Jim, Shawn, Jav, Jaime, and Colin)