The Worm's Voice: Red Wiggler's CSA Newsletter
NOTES FROM THE FARM
There’s a cool tinge in the air, the days are getting shorter, and I’m simultaneously mourning the end of summer and welcoming the beginning of fall! I feel the same about the weather as a I do about the veggies–I am sad to see my summer favorites fade, but am already looking forward to my fall standouts. I’ll shed a tear for the end of summer cukes and tomatoes, but will find comfort in the coming sweet potatoes and winter squash!
There are lots of your favorite summer veggies in the share this week. And we should have extras of everything for purchase, if you just can’t choose and want them all! PLUS, cherry tomatoes will be pickable as a PYO item, so make time to walk up the hill to load up (need a ride up the hill? Just ask Rachel or Megan!).
If this is the last time we’ll see you this season, don’t forget to say goodbye before you leave the farm. We will miss all of our summer folks! Please also return your compost bin and any books you borrowed from the library.
If you’re continuing into the Fall Session, your first pick-up will be on Wednesday, September 16th or Saturday, September 19th. There is no CSA during the first two weeks of September. Fall CSA runs for 9 consecutive weeks. Mark your calendars and set your alarms!
Early Bird tickets for our 30th Annual Harvest Celebration are available for just a few more days!
Enjoy an evening filled with:
Pizza and tacos from local food trucks
Refreshing smoothies and local ciders to sip while you mingle
Live music from the Dave Zelonka Band
Guided tours of our fields and facilities
- Silent Auction
Tickets are $75 for adults ($85 after 9/1) and $30 for kids ($40 after 9/1).
Join us as we celebrate our 30th anniversary, and look forward to 30 more years of carrying out our mission: providing meaningful employment, delivering healthy food to the community, and furthering the care farming movement.
If you can’t attend, you can still be part of the celebration by making a donation to support our programs. Or by becoming a Radish Sponsor and helping us subsidize tickets for our agency and group home partners.
IN THE SHARE
- Carrots/Radishes
- Garlic
- Hot Peppers
- Summer Favorites Choice
PICK-YOUR-OWN
PICK-YOUR-OWN AVAILABILITY
Look for the BLUE flags on items ready to pick!
RED
Marigolds, Green Coriander, Basil, Sunflowers, Lovage, Oregano, Chives, Lavender, Russian Sage, Thyme, Blanket Flowers, Bee Balm, Zinnias, Peppermint, Spearmint, Tarragon, Nicotiana, Tithonia
ORANGE
Lamb’s Ear, Pincushions, Snapdragons, Sunflowers, Shiso, Statice, Basil, Lemon Basil, Thai Basil, Tulsi Basil, Ground Cherries
PINK
Zinnias, Cosmos, Strawflowers, Marigolds, Gomphrena, Sunflowers, Dill, Cilantro, Celosia
YELLOW
Calendula, Lemon Balm, Tithonia, Sage, Marigolds
PURPLE
Anise Hyssop, Fennel, Rudbeckia, Sunflowers
Need help or ideas? Just ask a RWCF Staff member or volunteer. We’re here for you!
RECIPES
SOME OF OUR SUMMER FAVORITES
As summer veggies fade, we’d thought we’d share with you some of our favorite summer standby meals. What are your favorite summer recipes? Send them my way! We’re always looking for new ways to prepare our produce, and new ideas to share with our community!
