Greetings!

Welcome to week 5 of our 2018 Summer CSA Program!

Things are starting to get colorful at The Farm :)


Pick up is at Woodbury Floral Designs-
15 Hollow Rd., Woodbury CT. Pick up time is 1:00pm-6:00pm on Thursday. If you can not make it in time to pick up, please notify us at 203.266.9149 so we can make other arrangements.
ALL baskets not picked up on your pick up day will be donated to the Woodbury Food Bank.


PLEASE bring back the empty basket from last week in exchange for another full one. We are trying to keep a closer eye on the baskets this year as the expense of them really adds up.

If there is anything in your basket you or your family doesn't eat, we do offer a swap table where you can exchange 1 item for another- if it is in the swap table.

We like to thank all our members by offering a 10% discount on anything in the shop! Whether it's more produce, our farm raised meat, sauce, syrup, spices, or flowers and gifts- it's our way of showing you our appreciation for your patronage.


Beautycounter Corner
Many of you have asked if we were going to host a social again- so lets do it! In addition to learning about safer products, I want to introduce to you our newest product- our Overnight Resurfacing Peel! A blend of 15 botanically sourced acids that actually make a difference. Come learn why Beautycounter is the leader when it comes to safer skincare.


Woodbury Floral Designs
Wednesday, July 11th
7:00pm

Farm Fresh News
Those high tunnel tomatoes have come a long way!

We used to talk a lot about high tunnels, then we thought we were boring you. Then we remembered we have all these new and awesome members, soooo let's talk about them again!

A high tunnel is a greenhouse-like covering over open soil- this allows us to plant directly into the ground. How is this different from Hot House Tomatoes? Hot House tomatoes are kept in regular greenhouse structures, where the plants themselves are planted into containers and cared for on benches. The benefits of a high tunnel allow us to get the best flavor in the tomato, since they are planted directly in the soil. We are also able to plant them earlier than in the field since the protective covering keeps the strong sun's heat inside and warms the soil.

Other issues, such as pollinators come into play when in an enclosed environment, but we have put our bumble bees to work on this task back in May to ensure fruit on the vine.

What's in the Basket!
Share for 2:
Carrots
White bunching onions
Green Cabbage
Summer Squash
Tomatoes
Green Kale

Family Size:
Same, larger quantities

Fruit Shares:
Blueberries

Care for this weeks ingredients:

Kale: Wash or at least rinse with cold water upon returning home from your CSA pickup. Greens wilt quickly after they have been cut from the field, a quick cold bath will help them become turgid again. Wrap in dishtowel or paper towels and store in the crisper section of your fridge.

Summer Squash: Store in fridge- best if used within 3 days, will last 5-7 in crisper.

Tomatoes: DO NOT REFRIGERATE. If you woudl like them riper, simply leave them on a windowsill, otherwise leave them on your kitchen counter. Will last up to a week, depending on ripeness.

White Bunching Onions: also called Spring Onions. Small and sweet these babies are! Can be used raw- or great braised. Tops can be used as well for garnish. Keep in fridge for 1-2 weeks, not necessary to remove greens right away.

Cabbage & Carrots: Store in the crisper for weeks- remove the greens from the carrots for optimum freshness.


Thank you for your support of our Farm. We are excited to begin a new season and glad you're along to watch how we GROW
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