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What's in the Boxes
Regular ShareBox
Beets
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Chard
Cilantro
Fava Beans
Frisee
Garlic, Green
Kale, Lacinato
Leeks
Lettuce
Small ShareBox
Beets
Cabbage
Carrots
Chard
Cilantro
Fava Beans
Garlic, Green
Kale, Lacinato
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Farm News & Tom Reflections
New Beginnings without Winter Dormancy
 We are delighted to welcome both returning and new members to celebrate our 20th anniversary of Community Supported Farming. As many returning members have noticed, we have taken the CSA in a new direction by introducing the entire membership to the more flexible and choice based program we offered on a limited basis last year. The decision to change was made because of the overwhelming positive feedback we received from participating members, and because it streamlines the management of the CSA as a whole. We are thrilled, and we hope you are as well, that the shared CSA commitment of eating and cooking with the farm's seasonal bounty is now a lot more flexible and convenient.
(Click here for FAQs about our Shares)
Spring on the farm can be compared to the early phase of pregnancy: we are planting, planning and laying the groundwork for the healthy abundance to come. The freshly tilled soil smells rich and musky, and the first germinating seeds, transplants, and blooming orchards are brimming with the promise of bountiful flavors, smells and colors. I recognize the familiar Spring Season nervousness as I am asked to commit to nature's irresistible embrace- to dance, once again, the seasonal cycle of fertility and nourishment. Earlier this week it felt like a temporary relief when the storm system a couple of days ago dropped almost 1 inch of much needed rain - a blessing for many of our early plantings of dry-farmed tomatoes, potatoes, summer squash, and green beans. While harvesting carrots in the pouring rain on Tuesday morning, I realized we really never had what one might consider a "normal" winter - one that is cold and wet for long enough to slow us down to rest. Now here we are at the beginning of the Main Season, ready for another journey together through Spring, Summer and Fall. Thank you all for joining us - here's to another bountiful Season!
Read More on Our Web Site
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Discovery Program News
Seeds of Change Grant Voting
 Seeds of Change? is an organic food and seed company committed to helping organizations across the country create healthier, more sustainable communities. In support of their mission, they are giving community-based gardening and farming programs an opportunity to receive funding through $20,000, $10,000 and $1,000 grants. We would like to ask for your help in supporting our submission during the public voting phase of the process. On April 9 at 12:00 p.m. EDT, the public begins voting for the applications that have been submitted.
Each person has the opportunity to vote one time per day until April 20 at 12:00 p.m. EDT.
Click Here to Vote (search using Discovery Garden)
Sow Seeds and Help Us Cultivate Communiy
It's that time of year again. Time to get your hands dirty in the garden. As you start prepping, think about purchasing seeds from local seed vendor, Renee's Garden. Not only will you receive top quality seeds and be supporting a local business, part of the proceeds will be donated to the Live Earth Farm Discovery Program. Simply go to www.reneesgarden.com and use the code FR338A in the coupon code box on the checkout page - that's it! Renee's Garden will send a year-end check to the Live Earth Farm Discovery Program for 25% of all orders using this fundraising code. Code expires December 31st each year. This is a year-round, on-going fundraiser, so order regularly for summer, fall and holiday gifts. Spread the word to your friends and family!
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Tips, Techniques & Recipes
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Farmer Tom loves fava beans. Available only in the Spring they are a seasonal treat, and patience has its rewards. One of the more tedious aspects of preparing fava beans is shelling and peeling them.