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What's in the Boxes
Regular ShareBox
Apples, Fuji/Pippin Beets Broccoli Carrots Cauliflower, Romanesco Kale Lettuce Radishes Turnips Preserve Item: Strawberry Jam Small ShareBox
Beets
Broccoli
Cauliflower, Romanesco
Kale
Lettuce
Radishes
Preserve Item: Strawberry Jam
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Pics from last year's Sheep to Shawl 
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Farm News & Tom's Reflections
Pruning: a "continued" conversation with the trees
 One of my favorite things to do during the winter months is pruning our apple orchards. Last season I wrote how pruning is like having a conversation of sorts. Well, as with all relationships the conversation always continues, especially with the young, not fully developed trees. As I mentioned last time, I only get one opportunity at pruning every year, and with every tree one needs to take a short pause to understand what kind of pruning cuts to make to assure it's long-term well being and productivity. The trick is to strike a balance between the vegetative vigor of the tree - growing roots, shoots, leaves and branches - and its fruitfulness - capturing the sunlight to grow plenty of fruit. When it comes to working with young trees not fully shaped, each one is unique and it is an art to visualize how a tree will mature. For an experienced grower it will almost be intuitive what cuts to make. I still proceed slowly, often hesitating. As is so often the case one learns best from a mentor, and I have been very lucky that some of the most experienced organic apple growers in Watsonville have taken the time to pass on some of their expertise and advise as I proceed with caution and lots of questions. Read more on our web site
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The link between our fields and your plate is at the heart of our Community Supported Agriculture Program. Your individual investment in the farm and your commitment to cook, eat, and enjoy the fruits and vegetables we grow with care and pick fresh for you every week is as significant for our well-being as it is for yours. We are starting our 19th growing season, and one of the best and most supportive ways to be a part of the Live Earth Farm experience is by joining the Farm's CSA program. Deliveries for our Main Season begin in April. What can you expect from our CSA program?- A diverse selection of Organic, seasonal fruits and vegetables; vibrantly fresh, exceptionally flavorful, delivered weekly to convenient Pick-up Locations
- Two Share sizes and a NEW! Choice Share
- Additional Options: Extra Fruit, Pastured Eggs, Artisanal Bread; a Web Store for more selections
- Weekly Farm News, Recipes, and Tips & Techniques
- On-farm Experiences and Educational Programs for all ages: Solstice and Harvest Celebrations, U-Harvest Events, monthly Community Farm Days and Tours
Want to help promote the farm's CSA program? We just posted a Live Earth Farm CSA Flier on our website which you can now download and use to help us reach out and promote the farm's program. You, our members and friends, are the most convincing and truthful ambassadors of Live Earth Farm. Thank you for your support.
Click here to download the PDF of our flier
Click here for info about the Shares
Click here for FAQs about the Choice ShareClick here for info about the Ongoing Membership Payment Plan
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Upcoming Event
Fifth Annual Sheep to Shawl Fair
Join us on Saturday, March 22nd from 10:00AM - 2:00PM to participate in the process of bringing wool from the sheep to the shawl. There will be stations with experts to guide us through all the steps needed to turn sheep wool into clothing.
Stations include:
Shearing; Scouring (washing); Carding (combing); Dyeing; Spinning; Knitting, Crocheting, and Weaving; Felting; Storytelling
Click here for more info and to register
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Summer Meadows Farm
Goat's Milk and Cheese Shares
Would you like to own a goat share? Lynn Selness of Summer Meadows Farm raises dairy goats on her small farm on the flanks of Mt. Madonna not far from Live Earth Farm. For several years now she has been offering a raw goat milk share, including options of kefir, yogurt, and fresh cheeses such as chevre and ricotta. Lynn has an abundance of milk right now, and we are happy to let new folks know about her, as well as remind past year members, too. The main thing you need to know is - you sign-up directly with Lynn, not Live Earth Farm. She can be reached at 831.786.8966.
Lynn delivers her shares to Happy Girl Caf� in Pacific Grove and Main Street Garden & Restaurant in Soquel; and LEF delivers for her to our Willow Glen location.
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