Category Archives: From the Veggie Fields
Last weeks of Season
Last two weeks of harvest and the fields keep on providing. We have been very pleased with the yield and taste of the potato crop this spring. This week we will also have some large ‘Candy’ Onions in the share. … Continue reading
It’s potato time!
Potatoes are here and they are delicious! Last week we began digging the ‘Praire Blush’ potatoes, an heirloom variety similar in taste to the Yukon Gold. We also have some ‘King Harry’ white potatoes and some Russet on the way. … Continue reading
At Sweetwater, Pesto calls for a Festo!
Every year toward the end of season, usually around the first week of May, we get all geared up to have our annual farmer and community celebration. It’s an “end of season” party, it’s a fundraiser for our vitally important … Continue reading
It takes a Village
It’s almost the end of April with only a handful of weeks remaining in our season. Staff and farmers are scurrying this way and that, preparing for our big fundraiser, planting the last bed, harvesting the last carrots. We’re on … Continue reading
“The earth is what we all have in common.”
- Wendell Berry Author, farmer, cultural critic. Join the farm community as we enjoy Earth Day with the kids this Sunday. Rain or shine, we will be here to celebrate Mother Earth. “There would be very little point in my … Continue reading
April keeps us busy!
We are getting ready to transition into the spring crops. Expect your last shares of cabbage and some broccoli and soon we will be seeing some cukes and summer squash. Also this season we are being gifted with some beautiful … Continue reading
Sunday reminder & Veggie news
Peaceful greetings Sweetwater Community. (Please remember the farm will be closed Sunday the 8th for the holiday. Sunday CSA pick-up will take place the day before, on Saturday the 7th from 12:00-4:00.) The growing season continues with some bounty and … Continue reading
New Members may join us this Sunday
Beginning this Sunday, April 1st we will open up memberships to our 2012-2013 CSA Season (pick-ups starting in November 2012) to New Members! We have had a lot of folks eager to get in on the fresh, local, organic veggies … Continue reading
Spring Begins!
Spring officially begins this week which signals a time for growth and renewal for many forms of life, including us humans. We tend to do our Spring cleaning and really begin our New Year’s resolutions. We plant our own gardens … Continue reading
Feeling “Green”…
We are feeling pretty Green here at the farm. It’s lettuce season again! We have many varieties ready to harvest so enjoy your colorful, flavorful salads. Try this “Irish” favorite with your carrots this week… Irish Carrot & Parsnip Mash … Continue reading