Today I am perplexed! The forecast shows a pretty good temperature drop… more than likely it will not freeze, but do I risk it??? Plus the wind that is supposed to come In. It says the low with chill will be 36 degrees. My little farm seems to freeze when that is forecasted. I have three peach tree still full of ripe, almost ripe and green peaches. Cantaloupe that is almost ready, peppers by the bushel, eggplant galore, tomatillos, sweet potatoes to be dug, the last of the kaboocha squash to harvest and so on. The last of the pears were harvested this morning. Oh my, they are so good right now! looks like a good share week to me! I don’t think I will gamble! Looks like a crazy busy day here!

While we say goodbye to the summer bounty, we welcome the crops that only get better with a frost. Broccoli is on this week, carrots and parsnips sweeten with colder temperatures. Lettuce, spinach, cilantro, kale and chard will become a winter staple. And all the winter squash will keep for months. Persimmons and quince are just around the corner. I love fall! So be sure to visit us after shares end.

This week have welcomed 7 new Chocolate Runner ducklings to the farm. Mamma duck, keep those little ones warm!

This week is the last of our fall shares. We want to thank all of you for your love and support this season. You may never know all the help you have given us through your support. Thank you all!

We are posting a day early due to a loss in the family. We will have your shares ready on time tomorrow as we are working right now on them. note we will be closed tomorrow until 1:30. Opening back up in time so there will be no interruption on your pick up time.

What you will find in your baskets this week.

Pie pumpkin

Baby potatoes (more to dig)

Garlic

Cucumber (last of the season)

Sweet Pomegranates

Peaches

Apples

Bay leaves

You pick box – greens

You pick box- peppers

You pick box- eggplant, salad turnips, carrots or tomatillos.

Next week: this will be our last week of fall shares. We are digging more sweet potatoes and so many other great fall produce… hoping for broccoli!

If you are not ready for shares to end yet, we decided there is so much produce just coming into season that we are doing a mini share. This will last two weeks. Cost is $45. To sign up and this link will take you to paypal. Click here to pay for Mini Share Pick up dates will be October 21st and 28th.

Thanks so much for your support and love!

Fall shares are here already! Those that are new to us don’t forget to bring a basket to transfer your fruits and veggies in! Pick up is between 2 and 6 pm. Fall shares run for 8 weeks.

Spring and summer shares are open for 2022 season now.

For the first week of fall shares we will have corn! It’s on and it’s sweet and delicious! Peaches! White and red. And you will have an option of rhubarb! Take it if you will use it, please leave it if you won’t. Of course there will be other items in the basket!! We will see you all soon!

Garlic scapes season is an abundant one. But there is only so much scape pesto, steamed scapes, roasted scapes, grilled scapes, sautéed scapes, scape salad dressing…You get the idea…A person can eat! I love the curly wonders of these delicious plant creatures, and ponder what else…. what else can I create.

For those who don’t struggle with the issue of scape mania, consider growing your own garlic to join the fun. You can also often find scapes for sell at your local farmers markets or CSA shares.

Here is another great way to salivate over garlic scapes.

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 pound garlic scapes, copped into 3-5 inch pieces

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup dry white wine

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the scapes and sauté, stirring often, until the scapes are bright green, 3 to 5 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper, then add half the wine and immediately cover. Let the scapes cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 8 minutes.

2. Once the scapes are tender, remove the lid and turn up the heat. Cook, stirring Constantly, until the scapes brown slightly and add the remaining wine till it is evaporated. The sugars in the scapes may caramelize a little this is a good thing, so keep stirring. Serve hot.

It’s time for spring shares to begin! Mark your calendar for pick up this Thursday, March 25th. Pick up between 2 and 6 pm.

Don’t forget to bring a basket or bag to put your produce in.

If you missed out on spring, we have a few spots left for summer and fall.

We will see you soon!!!

2021 is only a few days away! This week we are busy in the greenhouses with our spring CSA starts. Yes! already! Lettuces, spinach, kale, cabbages, broccoli, cauliflower (whites, orange, greens and purples) and all those yummy spring crops! We are looking forward a wonderful 2021 season!

Shares are now open.

While it’s chilly outside we still have produce to keep you healthy and happy through the winter months!

Sweet carrots and parnsips sweetened by the winter freeze. Sweet potatoes, onions, leeks, quince, potatoes, spinach, arugula, mustard greens, pak choy, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, winter squash and other veggies are just a few things growing in the gardens or greenhouses this winter. Come visit us Tuesday through Thursday 10 am to 4:30 pm to stock of on winter goodness!

Thank you for all of our wonderful customers/friends throughout the years!

White peaches are on! We handle these delicate peaches so carefully because they bruise easily. Please please please handle them with as much love as we have! The color is not like regular peaches. They have a slight green yellow hue. They are ripe. Eat right away as they do not keep.

We have a new little farmer! Adaline Liberty arrived Monday morning. Chelsea and Addy are both home and doing very well.

This year fruit ripening and production has been a little different. We didn’t have the apricots that we usually do in an over abundance, but PLUMS, as you know have been very abundant. Remember, plums can be used in cobblers, pies, smoothies and even chutney.

Birds are crazy for the grapes. We hope they will share something this year!

Figs have been here and there, but looks like the crop coming will be good. We have talked to several fig growers here in the valley that are experiencing the same thing. Fig trees died back more then normal and got a late start because of it. This is more than likely due to the very early, unexpected hard freeze we had in Mid-October. The fig trees never had a chance to adjust to cooler weather, which helps the sap store in the roots for winter.

White peaches should be on in the next week or two, followed by Queen and Early Elberta, and others.

So, all that being said, while this year is very different for fruit, other crops are great such as tomatoes. Farming/gardening is definitely very different from year to year and we NEVER know what to expect.