May 18, 2010
Hello folks,
Not much news here this week but I am checking in just to establish a routine of connecting more often with you all. I have mostly been planting. The first beans and summer squash are in! This year I am trying a variety of bean called Empress. Seeds of Change catalog describes it thus: "Incredible flavor. Our very best snap bean for fresh eating, freezing or processing. A true work-horse!" Sounds good to me. I hope to make some Dilly Beans this year and also put some in the freezer for the winter. This is just one of many kinds of beans being grown this year. Yay!
I have planted some broccoli, cabbage and oats in the new field area. It was very exciting to start planting an entirely new garden. I also started moving perennial flowers such as Yarrow and Sweet William to the cut flower garden and it is starting to take shape. There is so much to do right now my head is in a happy whirl.
I bumped into this helpful web site that addresses the question of what to do with all those vegetables in your CSA share. It seems helpful to me.
http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/05/10-secrets-tips-for-making-the-most-of-your-csa.html
Also found this article about CSF (Community Supported Fisheries) very interesting. It makes me wish I lived closer to the ocean. http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/food/articles/2009/03/18/economy_of_scales/?page=1
The pea shoots look almost ready to pick so you can start looking at recipes for stir fry. The first planting of arugula is beautiful (and bug free, thanks to its cover!).
I am happily planting but am willing to share the joy of gardening. If any of you have the urge to stick seeds or plants in the ground, let me know. I am sure I can find something for you to do!
The shares will be starting soon!
Laura Timmerman
910 Greenfield Rd
Leyden, MA 01337
413-773-8325
laurat@crocker.com
http://lasting-impressions-on-the-farm.blogspot.com/
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