MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS
Week 38/52 of 2022
Dear Farm Members,
Rain in the foothills! What a joy to see some moisture reach our parched hills. This Thursday, we'll celebrate the fall equinox - one of the two moments each year when the sun sits directly above the equator, giving us a day and night that are approximately equal. It seems only natural that this shift is met with rain and some chilly nights. While there are several more months of farming ahead of us, we'll see a noticeable change in the pace of things at the farm. We'll be spending our days cleaning up the chaos of summer, turning over beds for the last of the fall plantings, seeding cover crops, and harvesting at every chance we get. We hope you enjoy this opportunity to slow down and notice the shift in seasons.
Enjoy your shares this week,
Grace
Mark your calendars: We're hosting a Harvest Festival (and our own 25th Birthday Party!) on Saturday, November 5th. There will be games, crafts, music, square dancing, and a pig roast. More information to come and we hope to see you there.
THIS WEEK'S FARM BOX CONTENTS
REGULAR BOX:
This is likely what you'll receive in your shares but subject to change based on harvest. Box contents for the following week are posted online on Thursday here.
Lettuce
Red Peppers
Carrots
Dill
Red Russian Kale
Romano Beans
Tomatoes
Fennel
Arugula
Scallions
SMALL BOX:
Lettuce
Red Peppers
Carrots
Dill
Red Russian Kale
Romano Beans
Tomatoes
RECIPES
Romano Beans with Mustard Vinaigrette and Walnuts
Beans with Arugula and Mint Pesto
SUMMER FRUIT SHARES (provided by Frog Hollow Farm)
Please double check the delivery list to confirm you are signed up for this share. You can sign up for shares starting next week here.
Please do not take a Summer Fruit Share if you are not signed up for one.
Emerald Beaut Plums (A freestone plum, the Emerald Beaut is a delicate green that turns golden with a hint of a blush. It has a firmer texture than the Santa Rosa with a crisp almost crunchy mouthfeel. One of our most hardy fruits, the Emerald Beaut just gets sweeter and sweeter without losing texture as it ages.)
Flavor Treat Pluots (They're reddish-purple over tender, yellow flesh that's extremely juicy. One of our last stone-fruits of the season, the Flavor Treat, is a welcome reminder of the height of summer.)
Gala Apples (The Gala are sweet, crisp, and fragrant with creamy yellow flesh which is at once dense and finely textured. A pretty apple with golden skin and pink to orange striping.)
Reed avocados (Reed avocados are larger, rounder, and creamier than the popular Hass variety. They're widely known for their creamy smooth texture and buttery flesh.)
SUMMER FLOWER SHARES This week is the final delivery of the Summer Flower Share. If you've placed your share on hold this season, you will receive a cash credit on your account which will automatically apply towards your next order with us. Thank you for your support of our Flower Shares!
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