CSA Week 1 | The Salad

Months of planning, planting, watering and weeding go into this moment – first CSA boxes go out this week!

As seasonal eaters, we lean into soups and stews, braising and roasting to get us through the winter. Come spring, we are craving something fresh. 

So a seasonal milestone for us is The Salad, which returning CSA customers are familiar with, but since over 1/2 of you are new, bears repeating.

First boxes have a great assortment of greens, perfect for diving in! We make this at least once a week; it changes based on what’s in season, and never gets old.

The Salad

Dressing (serves 2-3):

1/4 cup peanut oil
2 tsp dark sesame oil
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp mirin
2 Tbsp lime juice

Gather a bunch of salad greens: lettuces, spinach, mustard, Tatsoi, Pac Choi, turnip and radish greens, etc.

Tear a healthy amount and toss with a few Tbsps of the dressing.

Make a base of dressed greens on your plate.

Top with a handful of cooked soba noodles.

Layer chopped radish, turnip, snap peas, asparagus, or crunchy goodness of your choice.

Garnish with cooked chicken, pork, steak, fish, egg or vegan protein (leftovers from weekend grilling!).

Dust with a healthy amount of chopped herbs: chives, basil, mint, cilantro, etc. Chopped nuts or seeds are welcome. Chive or borage flowers a decorative plus.

Spoon more dressing on top. Take a picture.

Enjoy!

Last Day for Garden Plants!

Saturday will be the last scheduled day of our annual plant sale.  Drop by between 9am and 2pm for a wide selection of winter and summer squash, cucumbers, peppers and eggplant.  We also still have Roma and slicing tomatoes, basil, parsley, lettuce and a few other spring veggies.

While you are here you can also pick up farm fresh eggs. $8/dozen if you bring an empty carton, $9 if you don’t.

Cash or check only.

Any plants that remain after Saturday can be purchased by arrangement by calling or texting us at 360-338-8654.

Two More Weekends of Plant Sales

Our plant sale continues this Saturday and Sunday, 9qm-2pm.  Next Saturday May 17 will be our last scheduled day of the season, as we turn our focus to beginning our CSA season.

New this week are Asian eggpant and cucumbers.  We also still have a great selection of winter and summer squash, hot and sweet peppers, slicing and Roma tomatoes, herbs, lettuce and assorted Spring vegetables.

In addition, we have fresh, pastured eggs. $8/dozen if you bring an empty carton, $9/dozen without a carton.

Cash or check only.

Squash Week!

Our annual plant sale continues Saturday and Sunday, 9am-2pm. This week sees the debut of zucchini, pumpkins, winter and summer squash.  We still have a good selection of herbs, spring vegetables and greens.  And all tomatoes and peppers are now only $5!  Cucumbers start next week.

Cash or check accepted.  See you at the farm!

Last Chance FarmFest Early Bird Tickets!

With all of the craziness happening these days, wouldn’t it be nice to spend a summer weekend on an urban farm, surrounded by wonderful people, listening to amazing music and shaking your tailfeathers?

Early Bird ticket prices for a weekend pass to the 5th annual FarmFest, our solar-powered celebration of music and community, ends on May 1.   If you have not yet got your ticket, or if you have friends who not yet jumped in, now is the time!  Ticket prices increase May 2.

Tickets and information available below. Spread the word!

Tomatoes, Peppers, Herbs and More!

It’s that time of year – tomato, pepper and herb starts will be available beginning this weekend!  While its too early for most people to plant tomatoes and peppers outside (unless you have a greenhouse, tunnel, or pots in a covered location), now is is the time to take advantage of the widest selection of varieties.

The full list of 60 varieties of vegetables and herbs that we have available this week is listed below.  Looking ahead, cucumbers, zucchini, pumpkins, winter squash and summer squash will be available in just a few weeks.

We are open Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-2pm.  Cash or check only.

Plant Sale Starts This Saturday!

It’s time to start gardening!  Our annual vegetable and herb plant sale starts this Saturday.  We will be open Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-2pm, through April and May offering a wide variety of carefully selected and hand grown vegetable and herb starts. 

See the full list of what will be available this weekend below, and note that there is a whole lot more coming as the season unfolds, including Italian and Thai basil, Italian parsley, dill, lots of other lettuces, radicchio, peppers, tomatoes, tomatillos, zucchini, summer squash, winter squash and pie pumpkins

Due to high processing fees and fraud we don’t accept credit or debit cards.  Cash or check only.  

Please consider bringing your own box, tray or bag to transport your treasures.  Our usual supplier of reused boxes is unavailable this year.

See you soon!

Plant Starts Next Week!  Eggs Available Now!

Our annual vegetable and herb plant starts sale begins next Saturday, April 12!  We will be open Saturdays and Sundays, 9am-2pm, offering a full range of seasonally-appropriate varieties.  So, use this upcoming weekend to get your gardens ready, and come see us starting next weekend.  We will send out a full list of what will be available in advance.

Pastured eggs are available now.  The hens are happy and laying steadily.  $8/dozen, cash or check.  Call or text TJ at 360-338-8654 to arrange pickup.