FARM WEEK # 2 - June 2, 2011 - FULL AND HALF SHARES ONLY

May 30, 2011
Hi gang,

FARM NEWS
This is one busy place here. The sun is shining at last and the farm crew is planting and planting! Many of the early/main planting items are in although there is more to go. It's good to at least imagine the main planting being done, even if it's an illusion. This past week I have been home farming and have been very lucky to have the help of Sarah, Robin and farm member, Desiree. Thanks, you guys!

Fruit trees: 7 new fruit trees will be arriving this week. 2 peaches, 2 sweet cherries, 1 sour cherry, 1 quince and 1 pear. Thank goodness Robin is coming up to help plant them. Here's hoping for lots of delicious fruit in the shares in years to come!

The first share went well. Picking and distribution was pretty smooth. Thank you all for switching to pick up this year. It makes the process a lot simpler for me. One lovely thing was that the tree peony decided to bloom just in time for last week's bouquets. It is absolutely gorgeous.
You can read about last week's share and follow the link for recipe ideas here:


Birthday Gift: This past Saturday I got a phone call from Atlanta, Georgia from a woman who found the farm on line. She asked if I would make up a gift box of vegetables and flowers and deliver it to her friend who lives in Leyden. What a fun thing, out of the blue. So I picked and delivered a Birthday Share to the birthday gal, who was very surprised and pleased. Fun!

You can see pictures here:


I seemed to have run out of steam for the day so I'll just give you a quick low down on this week's share.

THIS WEEK'S SHARE - STILL FOR HALF AND FULL SHARES ONLY (Hang in there, Minis.)
Pick Up on Thursday - 12:00 - 6:00

pea shoots - for stir frys and more
radishes
kale and/or endive
Sweet Cicely seed pods - these are tasty just for nibbling but could be added to salads too.
mesclun
flowers - hoping there will still be peonies and maybe dogwood blossoms

Okay, now to rest up so I can plant more tomorrow!
Cheers,
Laura
PS Anyone who does not want to be on this email list, just let me know.


Laura Timmerman
910 Greenfield Rd
Leyden, MA 01337
413-773-8325
laurat-at-crocker.com