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- [Summer, Week 1: July 15th & 18th, 2026](https://redwiggler.org/summer-2026-week-1-july-15th-18th/) - The Worm's Voice: Red Wiggler's CSA Newsletter FARM NEWS Welcome to Red Wiggler’s 2026 Summer CSA! As we celebrate our 30th year, we’re excited to welcome so many old friends-and some new faces-to the farm for another great summer! If you weren’t able to make it to MuffinLuck this Spring, or missed Monday’s info email,
- [2026 Summer of Giving](https://redwiggler.org/2026-summer-of-giving/) - This summer, we’re celebrating 30 years, and we’re inviting you to help us grow for 30 more.A Summer of Giving, Month by MonthWe’ve put together six ways to mark this milestone with us, each one tied to something real and tangible happening on the farm right now.Sponsor a Field — $1,000Only 10 fields remain to
- [My Red Wiggler Care Farm Experience - Clare Carillo](https://redwiggler.org/my-red-wiggler-care-farm-experience-clare-carillo/) - My name is Clare Carrillo and I have been a staff member at Red Wiggler Care Farm since 2022. I learned about farming through the Arc of Montgomery County Maryland. I was nervous about getting a job at the farm until I volunteered for a week then I got offered the job as a grower.
- [Red Wiggler at the Ballgame - Join us June 5th!](https://redwiggler.org/red-wiggler-at-the-ballgame-join-us-june-5th/) - We are so excited to share a special evening with our community and we’d love for you to join us! Red Wiggler Care Farm is heading to Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium for a Frederick Keys game, and we’re inviting you to come root alongside us. The Frederick Keys will take on the Hudson Valley
- [Meet Our New Farm Production Manager: Spencer Ellsworth](https://redwiggler.org/meet-our-new-farm-production-manager-spencer-ellsworth/) - What drew you to Red Wiggler Care Farm, and what made this role feel like the right next step for you?For most of my career, I’ve been a farmer, and for most of that time, I have worked on farms where the community it served and that supported it was its heartbeat, even more than
- [We're hiring!](https://redwiggler.org/were-hiring/) - Farm Production Manager About the OrganizationRed Wiggler Care Farm is a 12‑acre sustainable farm in Germantown, Maryland (the traditional land of the Piscataway People), where people with and without disabilities come together to work, learn, and grow healthy food.Our staff and volunteers cultivate vegetables and sell or donate the harvest to nourish our diverse local
- [Leadership Update: A Letter from Woody Woodroof, Founder of Red Wiggler Care Farm](https://redwiggler.org/leadership-update-a-letter-from-woody-woodroof-founder-of-red-wiggler-care-farm/) - Dear Supporters and Friends, Nearly 30 years ago, I had an idea and an opportunity: to create a new kind of community where adults with disabilities could thrive and engage in meaningful work. I didn’t have any background in agriculture, but a small family farm gave me the space and support to plant the seeds
- [Leadership Update: A Letter from Kara McCall, Incoming Executive Director](https://redwiggler.org/leadership-update-a-letter-from-kara-mccall-incoming-executive-director/) - Dear Red Wiggler Community, It is with immense humility, joy, and commitment that I step into the role of Executive Director at Red Wiggler. I first discovered Red Wiggler in 2009, during my senior year of college – and I was amazed to find an organization that included so many of my interests and passions.
- [Meet Our Food Partners!](https://redwiggler.org/meet-our-food-partners/) - Mana Food Center Since its humble founding in 1983, Manna Food Center has become a multi-faceted organization that distributes over 12,000 pounds of food a day, educates the community about healthy eating, and helps connect county residents with the services they need to flourish. Manna funds our Farm to School CSA program, and helps us
- [Red Wiggler’s 2025 Impact: Cultivating Belonging and Well-Being Through Care Farming​](https://redwiggler.org/red-wigglers-2025-impact/) - A Year of Growth and Connection When people work, learn, and grow together, everyone thrives. As our 29th growing season wraps up, the fields at Red Wiggler Care Farm tell a story of growth — not just in vegetables, but in community, inclusion, and purpose. From our local Harvest Share to the national Care Farming
- [Evolving Our Mission and Impact: Growing Together at Red Wiggler](https://redwiggler.org/evolving-our-mission-and-impact-growing-together-at-red-wiggler/) - As we prepare for our 30th year in 2026, we are taking the opportunity to reflect and plan for the future. As we continue to grow, so does our understanding of how to best express our mission and impact. That’s why we’re excited to share our updated mission and our new impact statement. Why We
- [MCPS Alternative Spring Break 2025](https://redwiggler.org/mcps-alternative-spring-break-2025/) - 2025 Information When Wednesday, April 16th - Friday, April 18th, 2025, 9 am - 12 pm, lunch optional until 1 pm Who can participate This program is open to high school-aged students only. (Minimum age 14) Details Participants should review the Volunteer Policies to prepare for their experience at Red Wiggler. What to wear: Be prepared for sun,
- [The Worm's Voice - Summer 2025 Week 1](https://redwiggler.org/the-worms-voice-summer-2025-week-1/) - IN THE SHARE “ / ” indicates a choice - Potatoes - Turnips/Kohlrabi - Chard - Beets/Carrots - Garlic Scapes PICK-YOUR-OWN Look for the BLUE flags on items ready to pick! RED Nicotiana, Marigolds, Cilantro Flowers & Green Coriander, Dill Flowers, Lovage, Oregano, Chives, Shiso, Russian Sage, Tarragon, Peppermint, Spearmint, Lavender, Bee Balm, Blanket Flower
- [First Freeze 2022](https://redwiggler.org/first-freeze-2022/) - #firstfreeze 10.20.2022 Clarksburg MD 20871
- [Remembering Tyler](https://redwiggler.org/remembering-tyler/) - Tyler Cunningham January 23, 1956 - September 25, 2022 We have some sad news to share regarding our long-time Grower and friend Tyler Cunningham. A few weeks ago on a bright and sunny Saturday afternoon, Tyler went for a long bike ride which he loved to do. That evening he went to bed and did
- [2022 #GivingTuesday](https://redwiggler.org/2022-givingtuesday/) - Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference. Our community made a BIG difference yesterday. We exceeded our goal and raised $10,745! These funds will directly support our unique program. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
- [Care Farming Network Update](https://redwiggler.org/cfnupdate/) - As a special project of Red Wiggler Community Farm, the Care Farming Network is a catalyst for creating and sharing resources for Care Farms to be successful. After a successful National Virtual Launch in October, we have been busy outreaching and updating our Care Farming Directory to over 160 Care Farms. Check out our online
- [CFN Receives SARE Grant To Build Capacity and Community of Care Farms](https://redwiggler.org/cfn-receives-sare-grant-to-build-capacity-and-community-of-care-farms/) - The Care Farming Network, a project of Red Wiggler Community Farm, received $257,000 from the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) to fund a research and education grant focused on Care Farming. Care Farming is the therapeutic use of farming practices for marginalized or vulnerable groups of people, and this grant will provide meaningful
- [#MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet the 2022 Crew Leaders and Interns!](https://redwiggler.org/meetthefarmermonday-meet-the-2022-crew-leaders-and-interns-2/) - It’s #MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Red Wiggler Community Farm’s 2022 Crew Leaders and Interns! Our Crew Leaders (Care and Maddy) and Interns (Alex, Kira, Noemi, and Tyfani) are important members of our team, and they work side-by-side with individuals of all abilities growing, harvesting, and maintaining the fields every day. Check out their bios and photos
- [Bernie the Pigeon Update!](https://redwiggler.org/bernie-the-pigeon-update/) - As you may recall, Bernie the pigeon made a home previously above our backdoor by the greenhouse. We’re pleased to update you that Bernie was adopted and has a partner! We’re told that Bernie and Bernie’s partner are very happy in their forever home. Check out these 2 recent photos of Bernie (the white pigeon)
- [6th CSA harvest, a wedding and "Artfarm"](https://redwiggler.org/6th-csa-harvest-a-wedding-and-artfarm/) - We all took a long weekend to celebrate the 4th as well as Shannon Varley's marriage to BJ Miller on Monday, July 3rd in Pittsburg PA! It was a beautiful, loving wedding set on an idyllic farm complete with lots of kids and plenty of dancing in a restored bank barn from the mid-1800s. Congratulations
- [11th CSA Harvest & Annual Supper details](https://redwiggler.org/11th-csa-harvest-annual-supper-details/) - This week we are harvesting: a few Red Tomatoes more Heirloom Tomatoes Cherry tomatoes Peppers Eggplant Okra Summer Squash Garlic And in the pick your own you can still find pleanty of fresh herbs, hot peppers and flowers to cut. Red Wigglers Annual Harvest Supper and Silent Auction Celebrating 11 years and growing! Please Join
- [13th CSA Harvest](https://redwiggler.org/13th-csa-harvest/) - This weeks harvest has been very similar to the past few weeks with no real changes to the variety of vegetables. We have been busy getting the fall garden ready and planing for our Annual Supper and Silent Auction that takes place on Saturday Septemeber 9th. We will update this page with Silent Auction details
- [14th CSA Harvest and Dinner Report](https://redwiggler.org/14th-csa-harvest-and-dinner-report/) - This week we are harvesting:Braising greensChardTomatoesPotatoesEggplantGarlicOkrahot peppersand possibly a few other things too.There is still pleanthy of basil and flowers in the PYOI will update this later with a report on the Annual Dinner and Silent Auction. In short, we had about 170 people here for the dinner and preliminary results sho that we raised
- [Harvest Supper Update](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-supper-update/) - Red Wiggler 2008 AnnualHarvest Supper and Silent AuctionSeptember 6th 2008 4pm - 8:00pmAt this time the event is proceeding "rain or shine" as scheduled.However,If excessive wind, flooding and power outages occurwe will move the event to Sunday September 7th 4pm - 8pmThis decision will be made by 10:00 am Saturday Sept. 6 We will post
- [Event Postponed and Rescheduled for Sunday September 7th, 4-8pm](https://redwiggler.org/event-postponed-and-rescheduled-for-sunday-september-7th-4-8pm/) - Red Wiggler 2008 Annual Harvest Supper and Silent AuctionDue to poor and potentially dangerous conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Hannahour event is postponed and rescheduled for Tomorrow, Sunday September 7th 4pm - 8pm.This decision will ensure the safety of our supporters by keeping people off the roads during dangerous driving conditions and reduce the environmental
- [A History of the Harvest Celebration](https://redwiggler.org/a-history-of-the-harvest-celebration/) - Written by Anna White As a prelude to Red Wiggler’s annual Harvest Celebration and Silent Auction on Saturday, September 7th, I sat down with our Executive Director and Founder, Woody Woodroof, to talk through the history of this colorful event and what it means to the Red Wiggler Community. *
- [New Building and Green House Update](https://redwiggler.org/new-building-and-green-house-update/) - Last week we held our Pre Construction meeting here on the farm with our General Contractor, Architect, Engineers and the Project Management team. The new building with green house will allow us to run programs year round! We expect to move in next winter and begin utilizing the green house for the 2012 season. We
- [New in the fields in 2013](https://redwiggler.org/whats-new-in-2013/) - Spring is a time for renewal here on the farm. After a winter of resting, planning, attending conferences and coming up with new ideas, spring is the time to put our new ideas into action. We are trying a few ideas new to Red Wiggler in 2013: Floating Row Cover We decided to spend the
- [Winter Projects](https://redwiggler.org/winter-projects/) - Just a quick update from us here on the farm.We just got back from a conference in Athens, Ohio that focused on The Community Food Secuirty Project grant from the USDA. We' are developing a program to bring more of our vegetables to the low-income folks living in group homes in Montgomery County, MD.Tomorrow we
- [Update from Red Wiggler](https://redwiggler.org/update-from-red-wiggler/) - Dear Friends, In an effort to contribute to the public health of our region and to keep everyone safe, we are doing our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 through our community and plan for a productive growing season. Here is a quick update. FARM OPERATIONS Our short-term objective is to do
- [Growers begin the new season's work](https://redwiggler.org/growers-begin-the-new-seasons-work/) - Last week the growers began cleaning seed flats (photo above) and planting seeds. We already have kohlrabi plants germinated and growing under lights in the office. About 20 other flats are seeded and being watered and watched for germination. This week we are setting out new blue bird boxes (thanks to the MC-MNCPPC park system
- [Grower Spotlight - Elaine](https://redwiggler.org/grower-spotlight-elaine/) - Elaine began working at Red Wiggler as a Grower-in-Training in 2009. She was hired as a Grower in 2011 and now works 2 days a week. Below is Kara’s interview with Elaine. What is your favorite job at Red Wiggler? The thing I like to do best is peppers. Outside in the fields, I pick
- [Grower Spotlight: Nuno](https://redwiggler.org/grower-spotlight-nuno/) - Nuno began working at Red Wiggler in 2008. He works here 5 days a week, and rarely misses a day of work. Below is Laura’s interview with Nuno. What is your favorite job at Red Wiggler? I like to use the hoe to get the weeds out of the vegetable beds. It gets grass, flowers,
- [Grower Spotlight: Tyler](https://redwiggler.org/grower-spotlight-tyler/) - Tyler has been working at Red Wiggler for 15 years. Although he can often be found in the fields harvesting along with other growers, his favorite jobs on the farm often involve machinery. He loves cars and enjoys talking about different types, and his interest in equipment is put to good use on the farm.
- [Grower Spotlight:  Craig](https://redwiggler.org/grower-spotlight-craig/) - No matter whether we are harvesting beets or squash, Craig wants to find the biggest ones. Craig enjoys picking the greens with leaves big enough to fan a pharaoh, and finding the hidden zucchinis that have grown into baseball bats. Craig has been working at Red Wiggler since 2006. One of his regular jobs is
- [Grower Spotlight: Hans Berg](https://redwiggler.org/grower-spotlight-hans-berg/) - Many people are bashful when talking about their paychecks, but Hans Berg is not. He is both candid and grateful when it comes to his Red Wiggler salary. “I love the job here because it’s good money,” he explains.Hans has worked at Red Wiggler ever since he found the farm through Community Services for Autistic
- [Grower Spotlight: John Dillencourt](https://redwiggler.org/grower-spotlight-john-dillencourt/) - John Dillencourt can claim something not many people can: He’s working his dream job.“I’ve kind of always wanted to do gardening work all my life, and this is the first time I’ve been able to,” he states. “I like growing and working outdoors, doing gardening work.”At a previous job, John had requested to work in
- [Grower Spotlight: Elaine Fickenscher](https://redwiggler.org/grower-spotlight-elaine-fickenscher/) - “I have dreams and if I work hard my dreams can come true.” – Elaine Fickenscher, self-advocate, National Down Syndrome Congress Elaine Fickenscher has dreams. One of those dreams is gardening. Elaine first started working at Red Wiggler as a Grower in 2011, although she had volunteered on the farm before that. This year, she increased
- [Grower Spotlight: Iya Snowber](https://redwiggler.org/grower-spotlight-iya-snowber/) - For Iya Snowber, Red Wiggler marked her first time working on a farm, though she had helped with gardening at home before. Now, 13 years later, she works at the farm three days a week. Over this past winter, Iya has been both a diligent seeder, patiently seeding teeny-tiny lavender seeds, and seed saver, rubbing
- [Grower Spotlight: Welcome Chris!](https://redwiggler.org/grower-spotlight-welcome-chris/) - Chris Applegate is one of the new growers at Red Wiggler this season, but he is not new to the farm. In fact, Chris volunteered once a week for the entire 2017 season. It was after learning about the farm from his parents that he decided to volunteer. He hoped it would be a
- [Grower Spotlight: David Ruch](https://redwiggler.org/grower-spotlight-david-ruch/) - When you talk with David Ruch, it’s clear to see why he’s worked as a Red Wiggler Grower for 11 years. He’s “proud of everything” he does at Red Wiggler, he’s “learned just about everything” here, he likes harvesting “everything,” and he’s tasted “everything on the farm.”In short, he likes “mainly everything” about his job.
- [Growers Cooking at Home](https://redwiggler.org/growers-cooking-at-home/) - Over the last few months during the COVID-19 pandemic, Growers have picked up a share of veggies on the farm each week or had their share delivered to their homes by other members of the Red Wiggler staff. Growers Elaine and Iya sent us some inspiring and mouthwatering photos and recipes from their home cooking
- [Grower Spotlight: Welcome Reed Kronen!](https://redwiggler.org/grower-spotlight-welcome-reed-kronen/) - As we near the end of our growing season, we begin to reflect on the successes and challenges of 2018. One success of the year was having Reed Kronen join the team as a grower. Reed’s time at Red Wiggler actually started a few years ago. She first began coming to the farm
- [Grower Spotlight: Jerry Dillon](https://redwiggler.org/grower-spotlight-jerry-dillon/) - Not many people can claim “watermelon grower” on their business card. But then, not many people are like Jerry Dillon. Having worked at Red Wiggler for 23 years, Jerry has seen a lot of changes: a shift in cultivating a small variety of fruits to soley veggies, to the farm’s move from Wildcat Springs Farm
- [Mid-Atlantic Care Farming Summit](https://redwiggler.org/mid-atlantic-care-farming-summit/) - On October 16th, 2018 Red Wiggler Community Farm, in partnership with Future Harvest: Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture produced the first-ever Mid-Atlantic Care Farming Summit, on Red Wiggler’s campus in Germantown, Maryland. Red Wiggler identified 19 farms from 6 different states in America and Italy that work specifically with adults with developmental disabilities. Until recently, space
- [New Weed Warriors at Red Wiggler!](https://redwiggler.org/new-weed-warriors-at-red-wiggler-3/) - Greetings from Carly, one of Red Wiggler’s four interns! I’ve been here one month already (time flies!), much of which has been spent weeding. Johnson grass, pigweed, lambs’ quarters, torn out and tossed into grassy aisles on a daily basis on a seemingly never-ending cycle. Even though these persistent little guys always seem to grow
- [Cooking with Claire - A New Friday Tradition!](https://redwiggler.org/cooking-with-claire-a-new-friday-tradition/) - It Started With an Abundance of Pesto… As a volunteer here at Red Wiggler, I not only get to know where my food comes from, but I get to know who is tending the fields and caring for the plants. I have established friendships with the growers and staff, and I truly enjoy the time
- [Internship Photo Journal Week One](https://redwiggler.org/internship-photo-journal-week-one/) - Hello Folks,This summer we're welcoming several interns to the farm. One of them, Stephen, will be posting a photo journal on the blog, sharing some of what he has been up to on the job. This week we laid straw for the winter squash and pumpkins to grow over. The straw helps control insects and
- [Thoughts from the Summer "Intern Grower"](https://redwiggler.org/thoughts-from-the-summer-intern-grower/) - As mentioned on our July 10th blog, the Red Wiggler Farm has enjoyed the opportunity to have a "Intern Grower" through the Summer Youth Job Program (in partnership with Montgomery County). Here is our intern, Stephen, working at Red Wiggler:Here is Stephen working with some of the other growers at Red Wiggler:As part of Stephen's
- [An Intern's Reflection](https://redwiggler.org/an-interns-reflection/) - Laura Roser was a Volunteer Intern at Red Wiggler during the summer of 2016. She is currently studying Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems at University of California Davis. We are incredibly appreciative of Laura and the other Volunteer Interns for their contributions to Red Wiggler. Below is a portion of a self-reflection on her time here- we
- [2017 Crew Leader & Intern Bios](https://redwiggler.org/2017-crew-leader-intern-bios/) - We've got a great crew on the farm this season! Olivia Mingora, Crew LeaderI found Red Wiggler through a friend who is a CSA member and I was immediately drawn to the concept of working with adults with developmental disabilities through farming. I hope to learn more about what it takes to run a farming operation
- [2018 Crew Leader & Intern Bios](https://redwiggler.org/2018-crew-leader-intern-bios/) - Time to get to know our fantastic 2018 crew! Ashley Jordan, Crew Leader Hi, My name is Ashley! I am a recent graduate of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. I studied Biology, and focused my classes on ecology and the environment. I am very passionate about respecting the environment and respecting each other; this
- [2019 Seasonal Crew & Interns](https://redwiggler.org/2019-seasonal-crew-interns/) - We’re excited to introduce our 2019 seasonal crew and interns. We love having new faces and fresh energy in the fields These folks have been working hard all spring and are ready to kick it into high gear for the summer season. Here’s an introduction to our fabulous new crew! Ali, Crew Leader Hi I’m
- [Thank You & Good Luck to our Intern, Todd Carter](https://redwiggler.org/thank-you-good-luck-to-our-intern-todd-carter/) - Here is an essay from Todd about his Red Wiggler experience. I had a unique experience where I started out as a volunteer during the fall season last year (2018) and some of the winter program. Then I started as an Intern in early April 2019 when the spring vegetables were being direct seeded
- [#MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Our 2020 Interns!](https://redwiggler.org/meetthefarmermonday-meet-our-2020-interns/) - It’s #MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Red Wiggler Community Farm’s 2020 interns who were with us ranging from April to October. Our interns are an important part of our team and work alongside staff and Growers in everyday farm tasks, such as planting, harvesting, composting, weeding, and pest management. This year, our six interns (Annabelle, Charlie, Dylan,
- [#MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Our 2021 Interns!](https://redwiggler.org/meetthefarmermonday-meet-our-2021-interns/) - It’s #MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Red Wiggler Community Farm’s 2021 interns! Our interns are an important part of our team and work alongside staff and Growers in everyday farm tasks, such as planting, harvesting, composting, weeding, and pest management. Our four interns (Anne, Ciara, Gaby, and Maddy) are critical in helping us with our operations and
- [#MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Our 2021 Fall Care Farming Interns!](https://redwiggler.org/meetthefarmermonday-meet-our-2021-fall-care-farming-interns/) - It’s #MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet our 2021 Fall Care Farming Interns![spacer height=”20px”] Fall 2021 was the first time Red Wiggler had Care Farming interns, who specifically focused on helping the farm expand its capacity for more individuals with developmental disabilities to join our inclusive community. The interns worked to lead the farm’s Volunteer-in-Training program, helped develop
- [Exciting Developments](https://redwiggler.org/exciting-developments/) - Well, things have begun to gather steam around these parts lately. Last weekend we went to the PASA (Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture) conference at Penn State. We all (Beth, Woody, and Adrienne) walked away excited for the new season, loaded with lots of new knowledge and ideas.Shouts of joy were let out this morning
- [3rd CSA Harvest and a request](https://redwiggler.org/3rd-csa-harvest-and-a-request/) - This week in your Share you will find: Salad Mix Swiss Chard (photo above is of our growers, staff, and volunteers harvesting chard) Kale Turnips Kohlrabi Spinich Spring Onions Garlic Scapes Sorry for the short posting but I am off to Portland OR for the 2006 American Horticultural Therapy Associations Annual Conference. The conference
- [4th CSA harvest and travel report](https://redwiggler.org/4th-csa-harvest-and-travel-report/) - This week we will be harvesting: Salad Mix Arugula Kale Chard Kohlrabi (see photo above) Turnips Garlic Scapes Spring Onions and Blueberries (from Butlers Orchard) The Horticulture Therapy conference in Portland OR was highly informative. In short, there is clear documented evidence that access to plants and interacting with the natural world through gardening is
- [Farm Conference Fun!](https://redwiggler.org/farm-conference-fun/) - We're off to the annual PASA (Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture) conference at Penn State University in State College, PA. We're sure to meet old and new friends and learn a few new tricks to bring back to the farm. Whoohoo!
- [CRAFT Summer Solstice Conference at RWCF](https://redwiggler.org/craft-summer-solstice-conference-at-rwcf/) - We had a blast hosting over 50 area farmers, farm interns and farm enthusiasts on June 24th. CRAFT (Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training) is a community organization that hosts farm tours and potlucks in the Chesapeake Bay area throughout the growing season. This year, Red Wiggler hosted the 2nd Annual Summer Solstice Conference. From
- [Red Wiggler at Rooting DC Conference](https://redwiggler.org/red-wiggler-at-rooting-dc-conference/) - Red Wiggler is excited to be participating in this year's Rooting DC Conference, which will take place Saturday, March 1st in Washington, D.C. Rooting DC is a free, all-day farming and gardening forum that focuses on a wide range of food issues in the Washington, D.C. region. The conference will feature more than 70 practical
- [7th National Farm-Based Education Conference](https://redwiggler.org/7th-national-farm-based-education-conference/) - This fall, we were excited to be a part of the 7th National Farm-Based Education Conference held in Baltimore, MD from November 8-13, 2019. As part of the organizing committee, Red Wiggler organized a Social Care Farming Track which included workshops and a Social Care Farming Meetup for other farms working with vulnerable populations.
- [Online Conference “Celebrating Care Farming: Adapting to Change”](https://redwiggler.org/online-conference-celebrating-care-farming-adapting-to-change/) - Care Farming is the therapeutic use of farming practices for marginalized or vulnerable groups of people. This model is common in the UK and Europe and goes by varying names, including Care Farming, Social Farming, and Social Care Farming; and the Care Farming movement is really growing all over the world.[spacer height="20px"] We recently attended
- [Volunteering at Red Wiggler](https://redwiggler.org/volunteering-at-red-wiggler/) - Volunteering at Red Wiggler What a spring we had at the Red Wiggler Community Farm in 2006! Plantings abound - from seedlings in flats under lights to direct seeding in the fields. There has been a lot of prep work to develop soil fertility for higher yields. Heavy cover crop seed bags have been emptied
- [A (September) day in the life of a volunteer….](https://redwiggler.org/a-september-day-in-the-life-of-a-volunteer/) - It was one of those “Wish I could bottle this moment” times yesterday….bouncing around in the wagon with the growers, behind Adrienne driving the tractor, on our way up to the pumpkin and squash patch.The air was fresher and cleaner, following the rains of the weekend, and it was thankfully cooler for this UK native
- [Harvest #13 A and a word of thanks to our Service Learning volunteers](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-13-a-and-a-word-of-thanks-to-our-service-learning-volunteers/) - This week has been a busy one with two large youth groups here helping with tomato, bean and potato harvests. A special thanks to all our Service Learning volunteers- the help provided throughout the summer months has served many purposes. Volunteers surly help get the work done and they also create a vibrant workplace for
- [Calling all volunteers!](https://redwiggler.org/calling-all-volunteers/) - It’s that time of year again! We have hit the ground running here at Red Wiggler and we are excited to invite volunteers back to the farm! We have a few new volunteer positions both in and out of the fields, so check the website in early April to find out more about new opportunities.
- [10 Reasons Why Red Wiggler Loves Our Volunteers](https://redwiggler.org/10-reasons-why-red-wiggler-loves-our-volunteers/) - Happy National Volunteer Week! By Katie Junghans, Volunteer Coordinator It’s National Volunteer Week, and we have so many wonderful volunteers to thank for their efforts! Just last week, Red Wiggler hosted 46 unique volunteers who helped us pot over 1100 tomato seedlings; plant out most of our bunching and storage onions, kale and collards; seed the snap and
- [10 Reasons Why Red Wiggler Loves Our Volunteers](https://redwiggler.org/10-reasons-red-wiggler-loves-volunteers/) - Happy National Volunteer Week! By Katie Junghans, Volunteer Coordinator It's National Volunteer Week, and we have so many wonderful volunteers to thank for their efforts! Just last week, Red Wiggler hosted 46 unique volunteers who helped us pot over 1100 tomato seedlings; plant out most of our bunching and storage onions, kale and collards; seed the snap and
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Conrad Knight](https://redwiggler.org/volunteer-spotlight-conrad-knight/) - Conrad and his wife celebrated 33 years of marriage in June, and have two grown daughters. Conrad has a great time playing with his dog Roo (named after the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee).
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Katie](https://redwiggler.org/volunteer-spotlight-katie/) - As someone who has worked in food security for 20 years, Katie Leary Sebastian knows a lot about food and where it comes from. But at Red Wiggler, she’s been learning some new lessons. “I didn’t have a lot of experience working with people with developmental disabilities, and I will admit I was a little
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Gleaning for a Good Cause](https://redwiggler.org/volunteer-spotlight-gleaning-for-a-good-cause/) - On August 20th, 2018 we invited a group of volunteers to our site at Ovid Hazen Wells Park to glean sweet potato greens. This project was a partnership between Community Food Rescue, University of Maryland Extension, School of Supplementary Nutrition Education, the Montgomery Council Master Gardeners and The Montgomery County Food Council. We welcomed the
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Super Volunteers](https://redwiggler.org/volunteer-spotlight-super-volunteers/) - While hosting the 2018 Mid-Atlantic Care Farming Summit we were introduced to the term “super volunteers” — those regular faithful volunteers who continue year after year. We decided it was a great way to describe our volunteers who join us each week all season long, for multiple seasons. These folks dedicate their time and energy
- [Program Spotlight: Volunteer-in-Training Program Fall 2021](https://redwiggler.org/program-spotlight-volunteer-in-training-program-fall-2021/) - This past fall at Red Wiggler, we brought back the Volunteer-in-Training (VIT) Program to accommodate adults and high school-aged students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who seek a low-risk introduction to volunteering on the farm. The end goal of the VIT program is to give participants the tools to work successfully as individual volunteers
- [Volunteer Highlight: Steve Charles and the Importance of Our Deer Fence](https://redwiggler.org/volunteer-highlight-steve-charles-and-the-importance-of-our-deer-fence/) - Our Deer Fence! As a Certified Organic farm, our deer fence is critical to protecting our fields and vegetables from deer and other wild animals including raccoons, fox, and possums. Without the deer fence, our crops would be an open buffet to wildlife, and the deer would cause great destruction and could spread Lyme disease
- [Starbucks Volunteer Day](https://redwiggler.org/starbucks-volunteer-day/) - Yesterday (Tuesday, 4/19/2022), we had a volunteer crew from Starbucks! Even though it was quite windy and cold, we ended up harvesting an amazing 47 pounds of kale and 15 pounds of pea shoots for donation!! Thank you so much to Starbucks for joining us and for all the great help!! [spacer height=”20px”]
- [St. Andrew’s Episcopal School Student Volunteers](https://redwiggler.org/st-andrews-student-volunteers/) - A small group of student volunteers from St. Andrew’s Episcopal School are spending three weeks at Red Wiggler, and they’ll be here through the end of next week. We love sharing what we do with students and having them work with our team members. Last week the students did a LOT of weeding and learned
- [Red Wiggler's Wash Station with Grower Sam](https://redwiggler.org/red-wigglers-wash-station-with-grower-sam/) - Grower Sam Sheehan has worked at Red Wiggler for 12 years. On November 12, 2019, Sam was part of a team that presented at the 7th National Farm-Based Education Conference in Reisterstown MD. Here is a modified essay of her portion of Red Wiggler’s presentation, “Matching Abilities to Farm Jobs and Tasks.” Sam spoke about
- [Farm Market at the Inter-Faith Chapel at Leisure World](https://redwiggler.org/red-wigglers-farm-market-at-the-inter-faith-chapel-at-leisure-world-in-silver-spring-md/) - Red Wiggler would like to thank the Inter-Faith Chapel at Leisure World of Maryland in Silver Spring, MD for having our farm market back this August every Thursday from 9 am - 11 am. We also would like to thank all the wonderful residents of Leisure World and community members from Montgomery County who visited
- [Our visit to Marriott International's Test Kitchen!](https://redwiggler.org/our-visit-to-marriott-internationals-test-kitchen/) - Each year Chef Tom O’Gara and his fantastic chefs work with our vegetables to create the dishes served at the Farm to Fork Dinner. This year, as a way to engage our growers further in the dinner, Chef Tom invited a group of them to his home base, Marriott International’s Test Kitchen in Bethesda, MD. The
- [2019 #GIVINGTUESDAY](https://redwiggler.org/2019-givingtuesday/) - [siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Media_Image”][/siteorigin_widget] This year, Red Wiggler provided employment to 15 adults with developmental disabilities. Our Growers worked over 6,700 hours and earned more than $80,000. Throughout the season more than 400 youth with and without disabilities came to the farm for educational experiences. Our Farm to Group Home and Farm to Food Bank programs
- [Community Days at Red Wiggler](https://redwiggler.org/community-days-at-red-wiggler/) - Every Thursday during the winter is a Community Day. During each Community Day, we put work aside, and we come together to share a meal, learn, and have fun. Every Community Day is different. Over the past 8 weeks, we have cooked together, visited nature centers, and kept our commitment to staying active in
- [Future Harvest/PASA Soil Health Benchmark Study 2020](https://redwiggler.org/future-harvest-pasa-soil-health-benchmark-study-2020/) - We are so excited to be participating in the Future Harvest/PASA Soil Health Benchmark Study, that we had to take a selfie! That's Lisa Garfield (right) from Future Harvest CASA with Red Wiggler Community Farm’s Ashley (back left) and Melissa (front), as we neared completion of soil sampling for 2020 last week. . The Soil
- [Happy Mother's Day 2020](https://redwiggler.org/happy-mothers-day-2020/) - A virtual bouquet! Our fields are full of blooming flowers and we wish we could share them with all of you in person. We know that many of you, like us, won't be able to be with your mothers this Mother's Day, so we created this virtual card and image to share with you and
- [2020 DMV Food Recovery Week (10/12/2020 - 10/17/2020)](https://redwiggler.org/2020-dmv-food-recovery-week-10-12-2020-10-17-2020/) - As a proud part of the local food chain, Red Wiggler Community Farm has been able to share our harvests with a spectrum of community members and organizations. This year, we have been able to deliver 4,128 total meals and to grow and donate 4,951 pounds (or 2.48 tons) of produce to Manna Food Center’s
- [2020 DMV Food Recovery Week: Tours at Our Farm](https://redwiggler.org/2020-dmv-food-recovery-week-tours-at-our-farm/) - From October 12-17, 2020, Manna Food Center's Community Food Rescue and DC Food Recovery Working Group cohosted the 2020 DMV Food Recovery Week. The week's activities culminated with tours at Red Wiggler Community Farm. Check out this video from WDVM (localDVM.com) about our participation:[spacer height="20px"] https://www.localdvm.com/news/maryland/organizations-tackle-food-insecurity-with-dmv-food-recovery-week/[spacer height="20px"] A big THANK YOU to everyone for participating
- [2020 #GIVINGTUESDAY](https://redwiggler.org/2020-givingtuesday/) - Giving Tuesday is an important day every year, but this year carries come extra weight. Red Wiggler has had to shift our day-to-day activities, but our goal remains the same: Create fertile ground to nourish a healthy and inclusive community.[spacer height=”20px”] This year, we have done just that by:[spacer height=”20px”] Distributing more than 48% of
- [This Saturday is the Harvest Celebration! Rain or shine!](https://redwiggler.org/our-20th-annual-harvest-celebration-and-silent-auction-is-coming-up/) - 20th Annual Harvest Celebration and Silent Auction! Saturday, September 12, 4-7pm Rain or shine TICKETS ARE ALMOST GONE! We invite our friends to come together to celebrate our 20th season, honor our growers, and acknowledge the support of our community. CELEBRATE THE HARVEST AND ENJOY Food Truck Fair with plenty of delicious choices using Red Wiggler
- [#VeggieWednesday -- New Potatoes](https://redwiggler.org/veggiewednesday-new-potatoes/) - It’s #VeggieWednesday! Here at Red Wiggler, we grow red, blue, and white potatoes, and last week, we had our first potato harvest of the season! After waiting for the 1st two rows of potato plants to die, we used the new tractor-pulled potato digger to uproot the spuds. Next, we went in by hand to
- [#VeggieWednesday -- Sungold Cherry Tomatoes](https://redwiggler.org/veggiewednesday-sungold-cherry-tomatoes/) - It’s #VeggieWednesday! A favorite of many during the summer is tomatoes, and we grow many types of tomatoes, including large, small, heirloom, and cherry tomatoes. Because of the late frost earlier this year and the hail storm recently, our tomato harvests have been smaller than normal, but our tomatoes are recovering and coming in beautifully.
- [#VeggieWednesday -- Music Garlic](https://redwiggler.org/veggiewednesday-music-garlic/) - It’s #VeggieWednesday! We grow a garlic variety called Music. It is white skinned with a blush of pink and has easy to peel large cloves. Did you know that it’s a long process from seed to harvest for our garlic? We plant individual cloves in the last week of October and then cover them with
- [#VeggieWednesday -- Okra](https://redwiggler.org/veggiewednesday-okra/) - It’s #VeggieWednesday! How well do you know okra? Two new heirloom varieties of okra we are growing this year are a red okra called Bowling Red and a dwarf green okra called Cajun Jewel. The last couple of weeks, we have been able to distribute an early harvest of okra to our CSA customers and
- [#VeggieWednesday -- Eggplant](https://redwiggler.org/veggiewednesday-eggplant/) - It’s #VeggieWednesday – and today, it’s all about eggplants! Eggplants (or aubergines), known for their deep rich purple color and spongy texture, are really berries and not veggies. Eggplants are in the nightshade family, just like tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and tobacco. A new variety of eggplant we are growing this year is the Annina F1. The Annina
- [#VeggieWednesday -- Hot Peppers](https://redwiggler.org/veggiewednesday-hot-peppers/) - It’s #VeggieWednesday – and today, it’s all about hot peppers! Red Wiggler grows many peppers, from mild sweet to hot. Hot peppers (or chiles/chilis) are nutritious and rich in vitamins A, C, and E. Benefits include promoting weight loss, reducing cancer risk, promoting a healthy heart, reducing migraines, clearing one’s sinuses, suppressing psoriasis, and fighting the
- [#VeggieWednesday -- Mustard Greens](https://redwiggler.org/veggiewednesday-mustard-greens/) - It’s #VeggieWednesday – and today, it’s all about mustard greens! Mustard greens are the leaves of the mustard plant (a cruciferous veggie), and we grow 3 varieties of mustard greens: Green Wave, Red Giant, and Amara. Mustard greens have crumpled or flat leaves that have scalloped, frilled, or lacy edges. Mustard greens are packed full
- [#VeggieWednesday -- Carrots](https://redwiggler.org/veggiewednesday-carrots/) - It’s #VeggieWednesday – and today, it’s all about carrots! Last week, we had a really good carrot harvest in the light rain showers. Carrots are a root vegetable and the second most popular vegetable behind potatoes. Carrots are a good source of vitamin A and beta-carotene, and can be orange, white, yellow, red, or purple
- [#VeggieWednesday -- Beets](https://redwiggler.org/veggiewednesday-beets/) - It’s #VeggieWednesday – and today, it’s all about beets! Yesterday, we had a really good beet harvest with an impressive 168 pounds! Some beets harvested were the size of baseballs and softballs. Beets come in a range of colors and sizes and are a good source of fiber, vitamin A, and minerals including calcium, iron,
- [#VeggieWednesday & #WildlifeWednesday](https://redwiggler.org/veggiewednesday-wildlifewednesday/) - It’s #VeggieWednesday and #WildlifeWednesday! Check out the cherry tomatoes we harvested and the cute little new friend we made!
- [#MeetTheFarmerMonday -- Meet Jerry!](https://redwiggler.org/meetthefarmermonday-meet-jerry/) - It’s #MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Jerry! Jerry has been with Red Wiggler Community Farm since the very beginning in 1996. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we were happy to welcome Jerry back to the farm starting last week. Jerry knows a lot about the farm and where tools are, is able to lead teams and teach others,
- [#MeetTheFarmerMonday -- Meet Darlene!](https://redwiggler.org/meetthefarmermonday-meet-darlene/) - It’s #MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Darlene, Red Wiggler’s Education & CSA Program Coordinator! Darlene graduated from Eastern Nazarene College in 2009 and worked in theatre as a sound engineer for 6 years before moving into education. Before coming to the farm in 2018, she worked and traveled internationally with the group Up with People, creating projects
- [#MeetTheFarmerMonday -- Meet Elaine!](https://redwiggler.org/meetthefarmermonday-meet-elaine/) - It’s #MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Elaine! Elaine started as a volunteer for Red Wiggler in 2007, and she was hired as a Grower in 2011. Elaine has been back at the farm since the middle of June, assisting with the CSA on Saturdays, where she greets customers, checks people in, and is happy to give produce
- [#MeetTheFarmerMonday -- Meet Ashley!](https://redwiggler.org/meetthefarmermonday-meet-ashley/) - It’s #MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Ashley, Red Wiggler’s Assistant Farm Manager! Ashley came to Red Wiggler in the summer of 2017 as a volunteer intern. She quickly found her place on the farm due to her shared love of growing food and community building. After graduating from James Madison University in 2018 with a degree in
- [#MeetTheFarmerMonday -- Meet Steve!](https://redwiggler.org/meetthefarmermonday-meet-steve/) - It’s #MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Steve! Steve was hired as a Grower in 2009. He excels at a wide variety of tasks on the farm, such as seeding, weeding, thinning, planting transplants and seeds, harvesting many veggies, sorting veggies, weighing and bagging produce, and mulching. Steve is adept with many tools, such as a rake, lopper, spading fork,
- [#MeetTheFarmerMonday -- Meet Melissa!](https://redwiggler.org/meetthefarmermonday-meet-melissa/) - It’s #MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Melissa! Melissa started working at Red Wiggler Community Farm in spring 2015 as Facilities Manager and was promoted to Farm Manager in winter 2017. As Farm Manager, Melissa wears many hats. She coordinates the work of the farm with our programs, fitting the tasks of vegetable production in with our overall mission. For the past
- [#MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Sam!](https://redwiggler.org/meetthefarmermonday-meet-sam/) - It’s #MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Sam! Sam was hired as a Grower in 2007. Since then, Sam has taken on tremendous leadership, helping new staff learn the farm and assumed additional responsibilities to keep things running. Sam has good knowledge of farm practices and the hows and whys of what we do, for example, irrigation, cover
- [#MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Jackie!](https://redwiggler.org/meetthefarmermonday-meet-jackie/) - It’s #MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Jackie, Red Wiggler Community Farm’s Seasonal Crew Leader! Jackie works with teams of Growers, interns, and others on tasks throughout the farm such as harvesting, transplanting, and post-harvest sorting and packing. Prior to coming to Red Wiggler, Jackie worked at an urban farm in Baltimore as a Farm Educator, as well as at educational
- [#MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Katie!](https://redwiggler.org/meetthefarmermonday-meet-katie/) - It’s #MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Katie, Red Wiggler's Volunteer and Grower Coordinator! Katie started work at Red Wiggler in the summer of 2014, and she recruits, coordinates, manages, and leads the volunteers and seasonal interns. Katie also coordinates the Grower Program and helps set and track Grower goals and works with Growers out in the fields
- [#MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Diane!](https://redwiggler.org/meetthefarmermonday-meet-diane/) - It’s #MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Diane, Red Wiggler Community Farm’s Business Manager! Diane has worked at Red Wiggler since early 2013, and she ensures Red Wiggler’s finances are in order. Diane manages day to day bookkeeping, payroll, financial reporting, and many other duties related to the “back office”.[spacer height="20px"] We’re also sad to announce that Diane
- [#MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet David!](https://redwiggler.org/meetthefarmermonday-meet-david/) - It’s #MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet David! David was hired as a Grower in 2007. Since then, David has taken on significant leadership, leading teams of Growers and volunteers, helping others learn the farm and sharing his knowledge and experience. David has excellent knowledge of farm practices, and we depend on him to do a lot of
- [#MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Kim!](https://redwiggler.org/meetthefarmermonday-meet-kim/) - It’s #MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Kim! Kim was hired as a Grower in 2010. Kim is one of our fabulous CSA assistants, and during the CSA, Kim always greets our CSA customers with a smile. Kim also helps with setting up the CSA, washing out the bins, re-stocking the veggies, and giving out samples during the
- [#MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Brandon!](https://redwiggler.org/meetthefarmermonday-meet-brandon/) - #MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Brandon! Brandon has been working with us as a Grower since 2016. Some tasks Brandon is great at include harvesting carrots and garlic with a spading fork, and bunching and counting. Brandon also loves to mow. He’s one of our best mowers, and he mows the aisles of the pick-your-own areas with
- [#MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Rachel!](https://redwiggler.org/meetthefarmermonday-meet-rachel/) - It’s #MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Rachel, Red Wiggler’s CSA Coordinator! In her role as CSA Coordinator, Rachel oversees the distribution of all the bounty that comes out of Red Wiggler’s fields. Whether vegetables end up in a CSA share, a Grower distribution, or a food bank, Rachel ensures that all of the produce grown on the
- [#MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Reed!](https://redwiggler.org/meetthefarmermonday-meet-reed/) - It’s #MeetTheFarmerMonday – Meet Reed! Reed transitioned from serving as a volunteer to being a Grower staff member in July 2018. Reed has a strong sense of time and routine, and she keeps everyone on schedule. Reed does a great job picking and washing veggies such as cherry tomatoes and onions. We’re so happy to
- [First Snow of December 2020](https://redwiggler.org/first-snow-of-december-2020/) - #FirstSnow of December 2020 at the farm. Photos taken by Woody, Red Wiggler Community Farm's Executive Director & Founder.
- [2020 #GIVINGTUESDAY THANK YOU!!](https://redwiggler.org/2020-givingtuesday-thank-you/) - Thanks to your generosity, we raised more than double our #GivingTuesday goal! We are so grateful for your support as we navigate new ways to better serve our community. . #ThankYou #thanks #grateful #gratitude #essential #CareFarming #SocialCareFarming #CareFarm #OrganicFarming #EatLocal #MoCoMade #donors #WeLoveOurDonors #nonprofit #RedWigglerCommunityFarm [spacer height=”20px”] [siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Custom_HTML”][/siteorigin_widget][spacer height=”20px”]
- [Working as a Grower During the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://redwiggler.org/working-as-a-grower-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - As 2020 comes to a close and as we reflect on everything this past year, here is a blog written by one of our Growers, Sam. Read about her experience and perspective as an essential worker during the COVID-19 pandemic.[spacer height="20px"] Thank you everyone for your support and for believing in our mission and work
- [Gleaning and Harvesting Kale](https://redwiggler.org/gleaning-and-harvesting-kale/) - Back in April 2021, our spring crew gleaned and harvested overwintered kale for our Farm to Food Bank effort. The kale harvested went to Fox Chapel Elementary School in Germantown, MD, and we were connected to them through one of our partners, Manna Food Center. Check out some photos from our socially distanced harvesting efforts and
- [Happy Solstice - December 21, 2020](https://redwiggler.org/happy-solstice-december-21-2020/) - Happy Solstice to all! #WinterSolstice2020 #NatureIsAwesome #essential #SocialCareFarming #CareFarming #FarmLife #Farmers #Farming #OrganicFarming #EatLocal #CertifiedOrganic #MoCoMade #Nonprofit #RedWigglerCommunityFarm
- [Red Wiggler's 25th Anniversary](https://redwiggler.org/red-wigglers-25th-anniversary/) - This year, Red Wiggler Community Farm is celebrating 25 years of service to the community!! Join us throughout the year as we reminisce, commemorate, and celebrate our many successes and milestones. Cheers to 25 years (and many more!!) of providing meaningful employment and healthy food for adults with developmental disabilities and creating fertile ground to nourish
- [2021 International Women's Day](https://redwiggler.org/2021-international-womens-day/) - It's International Women's Day 2021! #MeetTheWomen of Red Wiggler Community Farm. Grateful for all the hard working women who make Red Wiggler successful -- THANK YOU!!
- [2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week (3/14/2021 - 3/20/2021)](https://redwiggler.org/2021-national-horticultural-therapy-week/) - Today is the start of the 2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week! As a Social Care Farm, Red Wiggler Community Farm believes in the healing power of farming, gardening, and nature; and we have seen how it can change people’s lives. Check out this video of one of our Growers, Brandon, and his experience with the lawn
- [2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week: David & his passion for flowers](https://redwiggler.org/2021-national-horticultural-therapy-week-2/) - Did you know that horticultural therapy has many benefits? Benefits include connecting with and being in nature, having a sense of achievement, being a part of a community, building confidence and self-esteem, and having fun and enjoyment. Check out this video from September 2016 of David, one of our Growers, and his passion for flowers.
- [2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week: Dignity of Earning a Paycheck](https://redwiggler.org/2021-national-horticultural-therapy-week-dignity-of-earning-a-paycheck/) - Let’s talk about a benefit of horticultural therapy that isn’t discussed much. Here at Red Wiggler Community Farm, we believe in the dignity of earning a paycheck by doing meaningful work. Our Growers work part time and are paid minimum wage or higher. In addition to the therapeutic benefit of hard work and earning a
- [2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week: Socialization & Empowerment](https://redwiggler.org/2021-national-horticultural-therapy-week-socialization-empowerment/) - In addition to experiencing the joy of having the seeds one has planted and nurtured sprout to life, two other benefits of horticultural therapy include socialization and empowerment. Working at Red Wiggler Community Farm, Growers have an opportunity to build a strong community by connecting to others, to be a part of a team, and
- [2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week: Being Outdoors and Around Plants](https://redwiggler.org/2021-national-horticultural-therapy-week-being-outdoors-and-around-plants/) - As the 2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week comes to a close, for many, it’s really about gardening, growing plants, and being in nature. The many benefits of being outdoors and around plants includes greater happiness and joy, higher levels of reduced stress and anxiety, increased self-esteem and mood, connecting with the world and others, and
- [Happy Earth Day 2021](https://redwiggler.org/happy-earth-day-2021/) - At Red Wiggler Community Farm, we celebrate Earth Day every day. But today, we pause to reflect on our vision of creating fertile ground to nourish a healthy and inclusive community. We thank you for your continued support of our farm, and we hope you will join us in doing your part to keep the
- [2021 Happy Mother's Day](https://redwiggler.org/2021-happy-mothers-day/) - Soon, our fields will be full of beautiful blooming flowers, and we wish we could share them with all of you in person. Here is a virtual bouquet we created to share with you and the moms you love too. We hope this virtual bouquet of flowers, grown here at Red Wiggler Community Farm, brightens
- ["Kibbitzing with Kagan"](https://redwiggler.org/kibbitzing-with-kagan/) - Check out our Founder & Executive Director Woody's conversation with Sen. Cheryl C. Kagan! . https://youtu.be/pGBrcni11Bk?t=1[spacer height="20px"] https://youtu.be/pGBrcni11Bk?t=1
- [Recognition of Red Wiggler's Efforts](https://redwiggler.org/recognition-of-red-wigglers-efforts/) - Red Wiggler Community Farm was recognized for its efforts 2 times recently![spacer height=”20px”] First, Marc Elrich, the County Executive of Montgomery County, MD, presented a certificate to Red Wiggler and approximately 20 other organizations on October 8, 2021 “in Recognition and Appreciation for your partnership and dedication to the health and well-being of our neighbors
- [Kitchen Medicine: Spring Edition](https://redwiggler.org/kitchen-medicine-spring-edition/) - Last month on June 19, 2021, Red Wiggler held its first in-person live workshop on the farm since the COVID-19 pandemic. 14 participants joined us for the spring edition of Kitchen Medicine with instructor Claire Hudson from Nadarra Leigh.[spacer height=”20px”] Participants were greeted and checked-in by Elaine, one of our Growers. During the workshop, Claire
- [Kitchen Medicine: Best of Fall](https://redwiggler.org/kitchen-medicine-best-of-fall/) - On Saturday, September 25, 2021, 7 participants joined us on the farm for Kitchen Medicine: Best of Fall, the 3rd workshop in our Kitchen Medicine series. Our new CSA Coordinator, Rachel Armistead, led the workshop. The workshop started off with the first hands-on activity, and participants made fire cider. Fire cider is a blend of
- [2021 Fall CSA session: First Day](https://redwiggler.org/2021-fall-csa-session-first-day/) - We’re so excited today was the first day of our 2021 Fall CSA session! We’re transitioning from summer to fall, so we have fresh veggies such as tomatoes, radishes, acorn squash, and sweet peppers. CSA members also got an opportunity to take advantage of the pick-your-own areas for flowers and herbs, such as mint, basil,
- [MoCo Economic Development Grant for Nonprofits](https://redwiggler.org/moco-economic-development-grant-for-nonprofits/) - [spacer height=”20px”] Red Wiggler thanks the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation – Maryland! . #ThankYou #thanks #grateful #gratitude #donors #WeLoveOurDonors #MakeADifference #Philanthropy #MeaningfulEmployment #MeaningfulWork #InclusionMatters #SocialCareFarming #CareFarming #CareFarms #WorkLearnGrow #FarmLife #Farmers #Farming #OrganicFarming #CSA #EatLocal #CertifiedOrganic #MoCoMade #Nonprofit #ThinkMoCo #RedWigglerCommunityFarm
- [The Potomac School: October 2021](https://redwiggler.org/the-potomac-school-october-2021/) - A BIG THANK YOU to The Potomac School students and teachers who volunteered alongside our Grower staff and volunteers on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 and Wednesday, October 20, 2021! They were the 2nd and 3rd volunteer groups from The Potomac School this fall. The October 13th group helped us prepare for winter by cleaning-up dead
- [Happy National Kale Day 2021!](https://redwiggler.org/happy-national-kale-day-2021/) - #HappyNationalKaleDay! It’s also #VeggieWednesday – and today, it’s all about kale! Through clouds and a little rain, we harvested 22 pounds of Red Russian Kale and Curly Kale today! Red Russian Kale has purple stems, and the leaves are flat with jagged edges. Curly Kale has a ruffled texture and is similar to cabbage in
- [2021 DMV Food Recovery Week](https://redwiggler.org/2021-dmv-food-recovery-week/) - October 3-9, 2021 is DMV Food Recovery Week, co-hosted by Manna Food Center’s Community Food Rescue (CFR) and the DC Food Recovery Working Group (DCFRWG). We’re proud to be a food recovery partner, and on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, we donated 161 pounds of pie pumpkins and 12 pounds of carrots to CFR. Here are a couple of
- [2021 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)](https://redwiggler.org/2021-national-disability-employment-awareness-month-ndeam/) - October 2021 marks the 76th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! Currently, we employ 13 adults with developmental disabilities, providing meaningful work, fair wages, and vocational support for a historically under-employed population. We’re so proud of our Growers, and today and every day, we celebrate the contributions of our amazing Growers. A big
- [A Farm Less Ordinary: Ribbon Cutting](https://redwiggler.org/a-farm-less-ordinary-ribbon-cutting/) - On June 14, 2021, A Farm Less Ordinary (AFLO) held a ribbon cutting celebration for AFLO North, their new Lovettsville location in Loudoun County, VA. This was a momentous occasion for all, and the expansion of AFLO reaffirmed Red Wiggler’s and the Care Farming Network’s vision of helping others establish a Care Farm in their
- [2021 Farm to Fork Crab Fest](https://redwiggler.org/2021-farm-to-fork-crab-fest/) - On Saturday, August 28, 2021, we held our 2021 Farm to Fork Crab Fest. Our annual Farm to Fork event is a truly spectacular opportunity to enjoy delicious farm-to-fork food, learn about our programs, and relish in the beauty of the historic property where we grow our produce. Special this year, we changed it up,
- [Discovery Impact Day 2021](https://redwiggler.org/discovery-impact-day-2021/) - Friday, October 1, 2021 was Discovery, Inc.’s annual Impact Day! Discovery employees from nearly 35 countries around the world participated in almost 600 different volunteer projects and gave back to their communities.[spacer height=”20px”] A team of 12 volunteers from Discovery stepped away from their desks and offices and worked along side our Growers, staff, and
- [Welcome Back, Monday Morning Meeting & Seeding White Clover](https://redwiggler.org/welcome-back-monday-morning-meeting-seeding-white-clover/) - Today, we welcomed back many of our Grower Staff to our farm today! Despite snow on the ground, everyone was excited to be back. Here is a photo of the Monday morning meeting. In the following photo, we are seeding white clover into the aisles instead of the beds. Doing this was cool because we
- [Succession Onion Planting](https://redwiggler.org/succession-onion-planting/) - We planted a total of 600 row feet (300 row feet last week & 300 row feet today) of onions in the ground!
- [A Busy Wednesday and Kale Seedlings](https://redwiggler.org/busy-wednesday-and-kale-seedlings/) - We’re so excited for spring, and this past Wednesday was very busy. Here, we are getting ready to plant kale seedlings. In the following pictures, we are planting the kale seedlings. We also watered the kale transplants with fish water. In addition to watering the kale seedlings with fish water, we put in row cover
- [Happy National Garlic Day](https://redwiggler.org/happy-national-garlic-day/) - Happy National Garlic Day! We love garlic, and our garlic is coming along beautifully. We currently have three 200-ft. beds of music garlic growing, with three rows of garlic per bed. This equals a total of 1,800 feet of garlic or 3,600 music garlic plants! Our music garlic will be in the ground for about
- [2021 #GIVINGTUESDAY](https://redwiggler.org/2021-givingtuesday/) - Today is #GivingTuesday, and it’s one of the biggest giving days of the entire year. We’re setting a big goal today — $7,500. Can we count on you to help us get there before midnight tonight?[spacer height=”20px”] .Donate today to help us reach our (new) goal of $10,000. We thank you for your support! We
- [2021 #GIVINGTUESDAY - Thank you!](https://redwiggler.org/2021-givingtuesday-thank-you/) - WOW! A BIG THANK YOU to everyone for helping us to reach our #2021GivingTuesday goal! We raised $15,380.00!![spacer height=”20px”] [siteorigin_widget class=”WP_Widget_Custom_HTML”][/siteorigin_widget] Because of supporters like you, Red Wiggler will be able to continue operations and share our harvests with a spectrum of community members in 2022. Your donation and support are essential, and it directly
- [March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month](https://redwiggler.org/march-is-national-developmental-disabilities-awareness-month/) - March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Red Wiggler Community Farm is committed to providing meaningful and purposeful employment opportunities to adults with intellectual and/or developmental differences (I/DD), a historically under-employed population. We employ 15 Growers with I/DD throughout the year, and we are proud and lucky to serve and support adults with I/DD and
- [Parsons Polar Plunge](https://redwiggler.org/parsons-polar-plunge/) - On Saturday, March 19, 2022, Red Wiggler Volunteer Danny Parsons held the Parsons Polar Plunge to benefit Red Wiggler. Danny proclaimed the event an absolute success and raised over $1,300 for Red Wiggler!![spacer height=”20px”] A big 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 to Danny and his supporters for his efforts and support of our farm! Here are some photos
- [April is Autism Acceptance Month!](https://redwiggler.org/april-is-autism-acceptance-month/) - April is Autism Acceptance Month! Red Wiggler loves creating an inclusive community for all people to flourish and blossom, and Red Wiggler is proud to be an ally to individuals on the autism spectrum. We accept the gifts every individual brings, and we celebrate them and their neurotype. Love to all, and be kind to
- [Winter Community Days: Glenstone Museum & Brookside Gardens](https://redwiggler.org/winter-community-days/) - This winter, Red Wiggler Growers, staff, and volunteers have ventured out together to take nature walks and learn more about our local environment and community.[spacer height=”20px”] In March, we visited the Glenstone Museum in Potomac, Maryland, and we learned all about their environmental stewardship initiatives, saw the biggest sycamore tree transplant in Maryland, and heard
- [2022 Alternative Spring Break](https://redwiggler.org/2022-alternative-spring-break/) - We welcomed several Montgomery County Public School high schoolers during the week of April 11, 2022 for Alternative Spring Break! It was a beautiful and busy week, and students assisted with lots of different projects, including planting onions, parsley, broccoli, and swiss chard; preparing beds for more transplanting; and transferring baby tomato, pepper, and eggplant
- [Happy Earth Day!](https://redwiggler.org/happy-earth-day/) - Happy Earth Day! Today and everyday at Red Wiggler, we celebrate our home planet, Earth. We love giving back to our community and making a positive impact![spacer height=”20px”] “When you realize EARTH and HEART are spelled with the same letters, it all starts to make sense.” “You cannot get through a single day without having
- [United Therapeutics](https://redwiggler.org/united-therapeutics/) - This past Wednesday, 27 friends from United Therapeutics came and worked side-by-side with us! They helped plant sweet potatoes; harvest spring onions; install drip tape irrigation; weed our peppers, eggplants, and tomatoes; and more. Thank you, United Therapeutics!
- [Spring Cleaning](https://redwiggler.org/spring-cleaning/) - Spring is in the air, and so is spring cleaning! Today, we weeded in the red pick-your-own area. We cleaned up a bit in the barn too. And, we also rolled up deer fencing and put away some garden posts.
- [Chesapeake CRAFT and Moon Valley Farm](https://redwiggler.org/chesapeake-craft-and-moon-valley-farm/) - The Chesapeake Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (Chesapeake CRAFT) is an exciting way to learn about different approaches to farming during the season and includes visits to different farms and connecting with new farming peers.[spacer height=”20px”] The first monthly CRAFT farm tour yesterday was to Moon Valley Farm in Woodsboro, MD, and a number
- [Snapping Turtle](https://redwiggler.org/snapping-turtle/) - Yesterday, a common snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) came out of the creek to say “hi”!
- [Strawing Tomatoes on the First Day of Summer](https://redwiggler.org/strawing-tomatoes-on-the-first-day-of-summer/) - Putting and spreading straw around our tomato plants on the first day of summer!
- [2022 Spring CSA: First Day](https://redwiggler.org/2022-spring-csa-first-day/) - Excitement is in the air — yesterday (Wednesday, May 18, 2022) was the first day of the Spring CSA, and it was a wonderful start to the 2022 CSA! In addition to picking up their shares, CSA members also had an opportunity to purchase various seedlings and to visit the pick-your-own areas for extra goodies
- [Planting Sweet Potato Slips](https://redwiggler.org/planting-sweet-potato-slips/) - In today’s beautiful weather, a group of Crew Leaders, Interns, and a couple of our Grower Staff planted some sweet potato slips.
- [Gleaning Kale by Manna Food Center's Community Food Rescue Program](https://redwiggler.org/manna-cfr-gleaning-kale/) - We’re so proud and happy to be a partner of Manna Food Center and their Community Food Rescue (CFR) program. Today, six members of the CFR program came and gleaned an amazing 120 pounds of kale! We are thrilled to be able to share our veggies with the community and to help feed our hungry
- [Mother's Day 2022](https://redwiggler.org/mothers-day-2022/) - The gratitude we have for all moms can hardly be expressed by words — here’s a virtual heart bouquet of flowers grown at Red Wiggler for you! To all moms, THANK YOU for everything and Happy Mother’s Day!
- [2022 Muffinluck: Saturday, May 14, 2022](https://redwiggler.org/2022-muffinluck/) - MuffinLuck is a breakfast potluck to welcome new and returning members to the 2022 CSA season, and this year’s MuffinLuck was held on Saturday, May 14, 2022! The morning event included time for socializing, refreshments, and muffins. Attendees also had an opportunity for a CSA orientation and a farm tour. We welcomed all members, family,
- [Madison Fields Visit](https://redwiggler.org/madison-fields-visit/) - Earlier this month, we visited Madison Fields, a subsidiary of Madison House Autism Foundation, in Dickerson, MD. Programs of Madison Fields include the Agricultural Education Program, the Equine Assisted Services Program, and the Job Readiness Program. Madison Fields also has an impressive soapery business. The Madison Fields Soapery provides job training opportunities for adults with
- [Walter Johnson High School's LFI Program Visits](https://redwiggler.org/walter-johnson-high-schools-lfi-program-visits/) - Last week, some students of Walter Johnson High School’s Learning for Independence (LFI) Program came to visit us. LFI emphasizes individualized student learning in school and community sites. It was a wonderful experience for all, and we’re looking forward to their next visit!
- [2022 MoCo Farm Tour & Harvest Sale](https://redwiggler.org/2022-moco-farm-tour-harvest-sale/) - Thank you to everyone who made it to our farm this past Saturday, July 23, 2022, for the 2022 Montgomery County Farm Tour and Harvest Sale! What a great and beautiful day it was, and approximately 150 people visited us between 12 pm to 4 pm.[spacer height=”20px”] Here, Grower Staff Member Elaine and Intern Noemi
- [Happy 129th Birthday to Hallie Wells!](https://redwiggler.org/happy-129th-birthday-to-hallie-wells/) - Happy 129th birthday to Hallie Ausmus Wells! Hallie was born on August 1, 1893, and she would have been 129 years old today. We remember and honor her for her contributions to our community. Check out our previous post to read more about what she means to us and how she came to donate her
- [2022 DMV Food Recovery Week](https://redwiggler.org/2022-dmv-food-recovery-week/) - This week (October 16-22, 2022) is DMV Food Recovery Week, cohosted by one of our partners, Manna Food Center’s Community Food Rescue and the DC Food Recovery Working Group. They have combined forces with the Montgomery County Food Council and Prince George’s County Food Equity Council to cohost this year’s event. We’re so proud to
- [USDA Gleaning Sweet Potato Greens](https://redwiggler.org/usda-gleaning-sweet-potato-greens/) - Earlier today, alongside our team members, a group of volunteers from the USDA came and gleaned an amazing 51 pounds of sweet potato greens for So What Else, Inc. (https://www.sowhatelse.org/)! THANK YOU to everyone for their hard work and efforts!! ❤
- [Potato Harvest!](https://redwiggler.org/potato-harvest/) - Last week and last month, we harvested potatoes! It was an amazing time for all. We appreciate everyone’s help, and we are so grateful for their hard work. THANK YOU!!
- [USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Gleaning Sweet Potato Greens](https://redwiggler.org/usda-food-and-nutrition-service-fns-gleaning-sweet-potato-greens/) - Last Friday on 9/16/2022, alongside some of our team members, approximately 25 volunteers from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) came and gleaned a whopping 310 lbs. of sweet potato greens! We were very excited to have Stacy Dean (FNS Deputy Under Secretary), Cindy Long (FNS Administrator), and Dr. Tameka Owens (FNS Assistant Administrator)
- [CFR Gleaning in the Rain](https://redwiggler.org/cfr-gleaning-in-the-rain/) - This past Wednesday morning, a group from Community Food Rescue came out in the rain and gleaned 38 lbs. of kale and 31 lbs. of sweet potato greens!
- [First Frost 2022](https://redwiggler.org/first-frost-2022/) - #firstfrost * lite frost this morning *
- [1,007 Lbs. of Sweet Potato Harvested (Monday 9/26/2022)](https://redwiggler.org/1007-lbs-of-sweet-potato-harvested-monday-9-26-2022/) - A big thank you to the 18 volunteers, including many from local MCPS schools, for spending your Monday morning with us harvesting sweet potatoes! A jaw-dropping total of 1,007 pounds was harvested. WOW!! THANK YOU to everyone for all your hard work!!
- [Harvesting Turnips and Kale in the Rain](https://redwiggler.org/harvesting-turnips-and-kale-in-the-rain/) - A little rain, wetness, and mud couldn’t stop our team from smiling and harvesting turnips and kale yesterday!
- [8/4/2022 Farm Market at the Inter-Faith Chapel at Leisure World](https://redwiggler.org/8-4-2022-farm-market-at-the-inter-faith-chapel-at-leisure-world/) - We thank the Inter-Faith Chapel at Leisure World of Maryland in Silver Spring, MD for having our farm market back again this year! Our first farm market there was yesterday, and we’ll be back again the next two Thursdays on August 11, 2022, and August 18, 2022, from 9 am to 11 am. (Address: 3680
- [26th Annual Harvest Celebration (2022)](https://redwiggler.org/26th-annual-harvest-celebration-2022/) - After a 2 year absence due to the COVID pandemic, we held our 26th Annual Harvest Celebration on Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 4:30-7:00pm. It was wonderful to welcome everyone back to our farm for this wonderful event! THANK YOU to everyone who was able to attend and for supporting our organization, mission, and event![spacer
- [2022 Farm to Fork Crab Fest Fundraiser](https://redwiggler.org/2022-farm-to-fork-crab-fest-fundraiser/) - Our 2022 Farm to Fork Crab Fest Fundraiser was held on Saturday, August 13, 2022, and it was an amazing time! We couldn’t have asked for better weather, and it was the perfect backdrop to a truly spectacular evening. Everyone enjoyed scrumptious food, learned about Red Wiggler and our programs, and appreciated the beauty of
- [Care Farming Network: Instagram Live with Autism Career Pathways](https://redwiggler.org/care-farming-network-instagram-live-with-autism-career-pathways/) - Yesterday on August 24, 2022, Red Wiggler’s newest program, the Care Farming Network, participated in their very first Instagram Live with Autism Career Pathways. Check out the recording of the livestream. It was a great opportunity for people to learn about Care Farming and how it can create and support career pathways for autistic adults.
- [Grower Spotlight - Meet Kimberly](https://redwiggler.org/grower-spotlight-meet-kimberly/) - Kimberly started working at Red Wiggler as a Grower in Training in 2010 and was hired as a Grower in 2011. She has worked in the fields picking onions, tomatoes and potatoes, weeding beds of crops, and worked at the wash station cleaning vegetables. This year, Kimberly started a new position working at the CSA
- [Lots of Activities on the Farm](https://redwiggler.org/lots-of-activities-on-the-farm/) - So many great things have been happening at the farm! Here, five individuals are using shuffle hoes to weed a bed in preparation of direct seeding of radishes. Here, David (left) is putting seedlings away, and Anne and Lynn are putting small pots away. David is holding a tray of seedlings and getting ready to
- [Busy Week](https://redwiggler.org/busy-week/) - What a busy week we had! Check out our photos of us weeding by hand, using shuffle hoes and hand hoeing tools to weed some of our beds, and planting lots of onions on Wednesday (April 27, 2022). And today (April 29, 2022), some of the things we did include installing and untwisting drip tape
- [Swarm of Bees](https://redwiggler.org/swarm-of-bees/) - We love nature — today we found a swarm of bees on a tree branch here on the farm! Some staff and a Crew Leader were enthralled and checking it out from a safe and short distance away.
- [Bernie the Pigeon](https://redwiggler.org/bernie-the-pigeon/) - Last year, Red Wiggler had a white pigeon come to our farm and make a nest and home here temporarily, and we named it Bernie. Bernie first showed up in May of 2021, and although Bernie had an identification band on its foot, Bernie returned to Red Wiggler time and time again. Bernie loved watching
- [Snow Day!](https://redwiggler.org/snow-day/) - Happy New Year! #SnowDay #Snow #Winter #NatureIsAwesome Photo by Woody Woodroof, Executive Director & Founder.
- [What Farmers Do In Winter - Fencework!](https://redwiggler.org/what-farmers-do-in-winter-fencework/) - Can't grow veggies without a deer fence! #WhatFarmersDoInWinter #DeerFence #Fencework
- [New Trees](https://redwiggler.org/new-trees/) - How lucky are we? We love trees, and we recently had 5 new trees installed! [spacer height=”20px”] Thanks to: Brian D., Pope Farm Nursery Manager with The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission – Montgomery Parks (M-NCPPC – Montgomery Parks), Horticulture, Forestry and Environmental Education Division for coordinating and the trees; and Marty K. with
- [Red Wiggler's Winter Walking Challenge](https://redwiggler.org/red-wigglers-winter-walking-challenge/) - From December 1, 2020 – April 6, 2021, Red Wiggler held its Winter Walking Challenge! The challenge was a great opportunity for participants to get outdoors and be in nature, to have some fun, to observe the world around them, to get moving during the winter months, and to get some exercise.[spacer height=”20px”] The Challenge
- [Help us continue our important work into 2021](https://redwiggler.org/361013-2/) - This year we delivered 48% of our produce to low-income households. As the pandemic hit and we saw the needs of our neighbors, we answered by providing fresh vegetables to support food security in our community. Help us continue this important work into 2021 by donating today. www.redwiggler.org/donate #thanks #thankful #ThankYou #grateful #gratitude #essential #CareFarming
- [Bald eagles rock!](https://redwiggler.org/bald-eagles-rock/) - #BaldEagles rock! Check out these very cool photos of a bald eagle (taken by Executive Director & Founder Woody) who recently visited Red Wiggler! This bald eagle was in the trees above the bee hives, between the Solar House and the Murray Building/program building. Adult bald eagles have brown feathers on their wings and body
- [Thank You to Rock Hill Orchard](https://redwiggler.org/thank-you-to-rock-hill-orchard/) - Thank you Rock Hill Orchard for welcoming us to glean these slightly imperfect late apples! 250 lbs. to #NeighborsInNeed and a few for us too. #HappyThanksgiving #ThankYou #RockHillOrchard #harvests #apples #EatLocal #MoCoMade
- [Eastern Bluebirds](https://redwiggler.org/eastern-bluebirds/) - Below, check out some very cool photos of Eastern Bluebirds that visited Red Wiggler earlier this summer/fall. [spacer height="20px"] The following 3 photos were captured by Bonnie (one of our CSA members and supporters). Here are some Eastern Bluebird fun facts: * Native territorial birds, only found in North America * Builds nests in birdhouses,
- [First Killing Frost: Photos](https://redwiggler.org/first-killing-frost-photos/) - First killing #frost. #Halloween2020[spacer height="20px"]
- [Short Overview Clip About Red Wiggler](https://redwiggler.org/short-overview-clip-about-red-wiggler/) - Check out this short overview clip on YouTube about Red Wiggler.[spacer height="20px"] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxsLa9oCIBk&feature=youtu.be[spacer height="20px"] Please note that here at Red Wiggler, we implement COVID-19 safe farming practices, including the wearing of masks, social distancing, handwashing, and other CDC recommendations to ensure the health and safety of our staff, workers, and volunteers.[spacer height="20px"] All footage in
- [Spider Web](https://redwiggler.org/spider-web/) - Cool photo of a spider web on our gate taken by Jackie, our Seasonal Crew Leader!
- [Thank you for celebrating with us!](https://redwiggler.org/thank-you-for-celebrating-with-us/) - Thank you for celebrating with us![spacer height="20px"] We are blown away by the support of our community. Thanks to all of you, we surpassed our goal of raising $15,000 and raised over $20,000! In a year as tough as 2020, seeing our community come together to continue supporting our efforts to create fertile ground to
- [Praying Mantis](https://redwiggler.org/praying-mantis/) - It's time for some fun! Look what we found recently -- a beautiful praying mantis! We believe it's a native Carolina mantis. [spacer height="20px"] Here are some #funfacts about mantises. They: * have two eyes and great vision. * are carnivores and eat other insects live. * can turn their heads side to side and
- [Recycled Irrigation Bags](https://redwiggler.org/recycled-irrigation-bags/) - Red Wiggler uses drip tape for irrigation out in the fields. As animals will eat holes into drip tape, drip tape typically only lasts 1 to 2 seasons. Each fall, we assess whether we can reuse drip tape or not. Last winter, instead of throwing out old unusable drip tape, we decided to make recycled
- [#ThrowbackThursday -- Chickens and Eggs!](https://redwiggler.org/throwbackthursday-chickens-and-eggs/) - It’s #ThrowbackThursday! You may or may not know this, but in the past, Red Wiggler Community Farm had chickens and offered eggs for purchase by our CSA customers. We realized we couldn’t do everything, so we don’t have chickens anymore. . If you’re interested in purchasing locally produced eggs, some farms that offer them include
- [#ThrowbackThursday -- Now and then (barn stations/lower barn)!](https://redwiggler.org/throwbackthursday-now-and-then-barn-stations-lower-barn/) - It’s #ThrowbackThursday – Now and then! Check out our barn stations now (2020) and then (2002). This is the lower barn and is critical space to us.
- [#ThrowbackThursday -- Happy 127th Birthday to Hallie Wells!](https://redwiggler.org/throwbackthursday-happy-127th-birthday-to-hallie-wells/) - For #ThrowbackThursday, Red Wiggler Community Farm would like to remember and honor Hallie Ausmus Wells. Hallie was born on August 1, 1893, and she would have been 127 this coming Saturday on August 1st. Check out this previous post about this special woman, her contribution to our community, her legacy, and what she means to us.
- [Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 30th Anniversary](https://redwiggler.org/americans-with-disabilities-act-ada-30th-anniversary/) - Red Wiggler is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 30th Anniversary. Today, we celebrate this important civil rights law that works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Now in our 25th season and through our Grower Program, Red Wiggler employs 15 adults
- [Fragility of Small Farms](https://redwiggler.org/fragility-of-small-farms/) - Hail Event at approximately 6:00 pm on June 25, 2020 We know that we are not alone in facing adversity this spring. We share these photos not to ask for sympathy, but to help promote understanding of the fragility of small farms. It is easy to see this hail damage, but harder to explain the
- [Our First Live Online CSA Community Welcome & Farm Tour](https://redwiggler.org/our-first-live-online-csa-community-welcome-farm-tour/) - Today we had our first live online CSA Community Welcome & Farm Tour!! The orientation included information covering topics such as: an overview, tour, hand washing and porta-potties, pick-your-own, veggies and flowers to look forward to, composting, the curbside pick-up option, and our newsletter. Thank you to Woody, Melissa, Ashley, Katie, and Darlene for all
- [#GivingTuesdayNow - Thank You!](https://redwiggler.org/givingtuesdaynow-thank-you/) - The numbers are in, and all we can say is THANK YOU!! You’re awesome! You donated an incredible $6,380 on #GivingTuesdayNow! That's $1,380 over our goal of $5,000. This means that together, we can ensure that 50% of our yield gets on the tables of our Farm to Food Bank and Farm to Group Home families.
- [#GivingTuesdayNow - Supporting Our Essential Work](https://redwiggler.org/givingtuesdaynow-supporting-our-essential-work/) - What does it mean to be an essential business? As a farm, we are an essential business providing food for our community. We are taking every step possible to keep our community safe and well-fed. Things have looked a little different at the farm. We're working at least 6 feet away from each other, doing
- [Farming During the COVID-19 Crisis](https://redwiggler.org/farming-during-the-covid-19-crisis/) - Red Wiggler Community Farm is designated as "essential" because we produce food for our community, and we are doing our best to keep the farm running during the COVID-19 crisis. Following CDC protocols and social distancing guidelines, we are planting crops with a minimal crew to ensure a bountiful harvest this season. We are also
- [Winter Program at Red Wiggler](https://redwiggler.org/winter-program-at-red-wiggler/) - The Winter Program is in full swing here at Red Wiggler, and we are busy with lots of activities! Check out some of the great things happening here on the farm. SEEDING AND GROWING MICROGREENS During the winter, we grow microgreens in our greenhouse. Here, we are preparing soil for seeding by breaking up clumps
- [Thank You & Good Luck to our 2019 Crew Leader, Liza Zechini](https://redwiggler.org/thank-you-good-luck-to-our-intern-liza-zechini/) - Liza (left) with Grower Kim We bid farewell to another seasonal Crew Leader, Liza, last month. Here is an essay from Liza about her Red Wiggler experience. Goodness, how do I sum this up? I started at Red Wiggler by some miracle. The farm manager took me in knowing I had little to no
- [Team Harvest: Potatoes!](https://redwiggler.org/team-harvest-potatoes/) - We spend 5 days a week harvesting in the month of July. Usually that means splitting into teams and spreading out all over the farm. However, there are a few crops that require a team effort. Here’s how we harvest potatoes. Ready? Melissa briefs the team on the process and splits the crew up into
- [What I've Learned: The Benefits of Cover Crops](https://redwiggler.org/what-ive-learned-the-benefits-of-cover-crops/) - After 12 years of growing Red Wiggler employee, Sam Sheehan, has learned a lot. Read about the importance of cover crops, and how they help us farm sustainably. Cover crops are used in different fields throughout the growing season. If a field is not being used for crop production, that field will have a cover
- [Healthy Eating, Active Living](https://redwiggler.org/healthy-eating-active-living/) - There’s no better workout than farming on a fine spring day. We get our steps in, our muscles toned, and find ourselves in some yoga-esque poses. Check out all the ways to work(out) with us. Accurate planting starts with measuring the bed. Getting measuring tape around the curves of a hill makes farming a team
- [The First Day of Spring](https://redwiggler.org/the-first-day-of-spring/) - Crocuses are appearing and signs of spring are popping up all over the farm. There is nothing better than some spring color to motivate us to go into the fields. These flowers remind us that the harshest parts of winter are over, and we have a wonderful new farming season to look forward to. One
- [Work, LEARN, Grow](https://redwiggler.org/work-learn-grow/) - At Red Wiggler, people with and without developmental disabilities come together to work, learn, and grow healthy food. Check out how we keep our brains and hands engaged in learning on our farm and in the community. The Future Harvest CASA conference was an opportunity for the team to take classes, meet vendors, and
- [Greens, Greens, Microgreens!](https://redwiggler.org/greens-greens-microgreens/) - On an average day in the summer everyone has the opportunity to engage in meaningful work, interact with colleagues, taste fresh organic produce, and get some exercise. Who would want to give that up for the first 3 months of the year! With that in mind, the Winter Program was started. This will be the
- [The Wiggler in Winter](https://redwiggler.org/the-wiggler-in-winter/) - What do we do on the farm in the late fall and winter? Take a quick photo tour and see what we’ve been up to. The days are darker and temperatures are dropping, but the Red Wiggler team is still harvesting some late arrivals before the snow covers the fields this winter. Our crew delivers
- [#GivingTuesday 2018](https://redwiggler.org/givingtuesday-2018/) - Make an impact in Montgomery County with Red Wiggler Community Farm today! Today we begin our End-of-Year Campaign with #GivingTuesday, and we need your help to raise $6k for our programs. #GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses, and communities in countries around the world. Millions of people
- [Sweet Potato Harvest 2018](https://redwiggler.org/sweet-potato-harvest-2018/) - After many weeks patiently waiting for dry weather, we have finally finished our sweet potato harvest. The potatoes were planted from slips on June 15. Slips are green leafy shoots that grow out of an already harvested sweet potato. The slips are planted into hills about a foot apart, then turn into vines that spread
- [Preserving the Harvest- Pickling!](https://redwiggler.org/preserving-the-harvest-pickling/) - Rachel Armistead from The Sweet Farm is back for another workshop at Red Wiggler Community Farm. DIY Pickling: Beyond Cucumbers will focus on how to preserve farm fresh produce in the traditional way. Rachel is going to share her expertise and enthusiasm for pickling and fermentation with the Red Wiggler workshop attendees. Participants will be walked
- [Program Spotlight: Leisure World](https://redwiggler.org/leisure-world/) - The Red Wiggler team completed our first Leisure World Market of the season on Thursday, August 2nd. This visit has become a beloved tradition for Leisure World residents and our team of Staff & Growers. Red Wiggler Community Farm’s partnership with Leisure World was born in 1999, after resident Ben Margolin, discovered a Washington Post
- [Remembering Hallie Wells Birthday Today](https://redwiggler.org/remembering-hallie-wells-birthday-today-2/) - Red Wiggler Community Farm remembers Hallie Ausmus Wells birthday today August 1, 1893- she would be 125. Below is a re-posting of an archived blog entry describing how she came to donate her 290-acre farm to the Park system in 1981- we are very grateful for this special woman and her contribution to our community.
- [July on the farm!](https://redwiggler.org/july-on-the-farm/)
- [How Red Wiggler Gets Tomatoes by the 4th of July](https://redwiggler.org/how-to-get-vine-ripened-tomatoes-by-the-4th-of-july/) - by Darlene Richardson, Education and Farm Intern Tomatoes are one of summer’s favorite fruit (or vegetable depending on your perspective). They enjoy long warm days and mild nights. However in a region that can see it’s last frost in May, tomatoes may be more appropriate for your back to school lunch box than a 4th
- [2018 Winter Cooking](https://redwiggler.org/winter-cooking/) - On most Thursdays this winter, thru mid-March, Growers and a few volunteers join us for our “Community Days”. Together, we engage in fun and educational activities. One of the most important activities is cooking! As farmers, we find the best way to improve our eating is to cook food together that we know is good
- [#Giving Tuesday is here!](https://redwiggler.org/giving-tuesday-is-here/) - donate Help us reach our goal of $6,000 on 11.28.2017. For those able to donate via Facebook, we can double our goal–see below for instructions. There are 3 ways to support Red Wiggler on #GivingTuesday: 1. Visit www.redwiggler.org/donate/ to make a good old fashioned donation. 2. MATCH OPTION 1: Donate via our Facebook page on #GivingTuesday and donations will be matched
- [](https://redwiggler.org/9045-2/) - A few recipes starring seasonal recipes to enjoy with your family and friends this season! *indicates ingredients available a the Thanksgiving Market 11/18 Kale Salad with Cranberries, Almonds & Goat CheeseFrom FoodandWine.com, Serves 6 1/3 cup sliced raw almonds 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon
- [22nd Harvest Celebration Photo Gallery](https://redwiggler.org/22nd-annual-harvest-celebration-photo-gallery/) - Thanks to all who came to celebrate with us and made it such a fun and successful evening! Photos by Kate Lewis Photography
- [Fourth of July Recipes!](https://redwiggler.org/fourth-of-july-recipes/) - Here’s a favorite 2-part recipe from Andrea, RWCF Farm Manager, from the D.I.Y. Delicious cookbook. Potato Salad with Spicy Pickled Green Beans and Hard-Cooked Eggs 4 large hard-boiled eggs 1 ½ pound potatoes 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 bunch radishes, halved and thinly sliced 1 celery rub, cut in half lengthwise and thinly
- [Work, Learn, and Grow with us this season!](https://redwiggler.org/work-learn-and-grow-with-us-this-season/) - There are so many ways to engage with Red Wiggler over the course of the season. However you engage, your interaction with us is felt and appreciated. Our mission depends on the commitment of our community to join us on the farm, interact and learn from the Growers and facilitate environmental education. Your engagement with
- [Care Farming](https://redwiggler.org/care-farming/) - Red Wiggler uses farming as a platform to employ, educate and feed the community with a special focus on youth and adults with developmental disabilities and low-income families in the county. Other farms across the United States utilize farming to fulfill other mission-based work. We worked with the Advisory Board to survey these programs and
- [#GivingTuesday 2016](https://redwiggler.org/givingtuesday2016/) - Thanks to our generous community, we raised a total of $8,738 this past #GivingTuesday. We are overwhelmed by your support. The fact that we more than doubled our original goal of $4k is a testament to our community's commitment to inclusion, mutual understanding, and caring for the earth. We are truly grateful. The giving season continues as
- [Sweet Potato & Bean Burritos](https://redwiggler.org/7316-2/) - This recipe instructs you to use a crock-pot but if you don’t mind the labor and want it done a little faster, cooking it on the stove works great. Just be sure that you cook the sweet potatoes all the way through. Serves 8 2T chili powder 2t dried oregano leaves ½ tsp ground
- [David's Passion for Flowers](https://redwiggler.org/grower-spotlight/) - Check out this short video on his interest in flower arranging and what it means to him. Learn more about our Grower Program here. #WorkLearnGrow
- [The Seed Order](https://redwiggler.org/the-seed-order/) - By Andrea Barnhart, Farm Manager [spacer height="default"] One of the most frequently asked question of a farmer, is “What do you do in the winter?” [spacer height="default"] Although it’s obvious in the summer, it’s not so obvious in the winter what farmers do. Winter time for farmers is a great time to reflect on the
- [Thanks Johnny's Seeds!](https://redwiggler.org/thanks-johnnys-seeds/) - Thanks, Johnny's Seeds for extending a permanent 50% discount on our seed order! We appreciate your support and look forward to growing your seeds again this year! [spacer height="default"] Johnny’s has donated seeds to Red Wiggler Community Farm since 2003 and we are incredibly grateful for this partnership. We really appreciate all that Johnny’s Selected Seeds
- [It's Garlic Planting Time!](https://redwiggler.org/its-garlic-planting-time/) - Garlic has been in use since the beginning of recorded history and was found in Egyptian pyramids and ancient Greek temples. Many cultures never in contact with each other came to the same conclusion that garlic had a place in the treatment of diseases and the maintenance of good health. We take that history to heart at
- [Butternut Squash Enchiladas & Sweet Potato Smoothies!](https://redwiggler.org/butternut-squash-enchiladas-sweet-potato-smoothies/) - Tis' the season for delicious orange vegetables packed with beta carotene, vitamin A & nutrients that keep us healthy during the change of seasons. We tried out these two recipes with the growers as well as at the Family Cooking Workshop. Pretty tasty! Sweet Potato Smoothie adapted from a recipe by Alton Brown Makes 2
- [Schedule your fall visit!](https://redwiggler.org/schedule-your-fall-visit/) - Come take a tour learn about organic & sustainable farming and how our mission of being an inclusive environment drives our work. We have programs for school groups (all ages), students in LFI classrooms, groups, adult garden clubs, adult & youth volunteer groups and more. Visits occur from 9am-2pm Monday- Friday until early November. Visit
- [Photos! Looking back at 20 years of Red Wiggler](https://redwiggler.org/photos-looking-back-at-20-years-of-red-wiggler/) - In celebration of our 20th growing season, we've been looking back at the years past. Here are some great shots of growers, staff and volunteers in 2005- our first season at Ovid Hazen Wells (our current location)!
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- [20 ways to celebrate Red Wiggler's 20th season!](https://redwiggler.org/20-ways-to-celebrate-red-wigglers-20th-season/) - ​ Here are 20 ways you can celebrate our 20th season with us! Come for a visit​ Make a Donation of $20 Host an event on behalf of Red Wiggler Volunteer in the fields Make a Donation of $1996 (the year RW was founded!) Donate through employee giving programs at work Like us on Facebook
- [Just Announced: 2015 Events!](https://redwiggler.org/just-announced-2015-events/) - Celebrate our 20th season with us!: Farm to Fork Dinner Saturday, June 20th An intimate evening of food and farmers, set in the fields of Red Wiggler Community Farm. *Very limited seating, filling quickly! $150/person, Register & Info Montgomery County Farm Tour & Harvest Sale Saturday, July 25th A county
- [Winter Cooking: Sweet Potato and Bean Burritos](https://redwiggler.org/winter-cooking-sweet-potato-bean-burritos/) - I must say, I love winter. I love snow, cold weather, bundling up in a warm coat or on the couch with a blanket. But even I think this is getting a little ridiculous. I still get excited when I hear it’s going to snow, but the ice and freezing rain is what’s starting to
- [2015 CSA: Summer is FULL, Spring & Fall still available!](https://redwiggler.org/2015-csa-still-open/) - It's not too late! We are still accepting applications for the 2015 CSA on a rolling basis. Sign-up as a NEW or RETURNING member today! Fresh, organic veggies. Yum yum yum.
- [Field Trip to the Montgomery County Recycling Center](https://redwiggler.org/field-trip-montgomery-county-recycling-center/) - By C. David Ruch The Red Wiggler Growers and staff had a real learning experience at the Montgomery County Recycling Center this week. First, we learned what can and cannot be recycled. For instance, our tour guide said that ice cream cartons can be recycled after a light rinse. We also learned about the reasons
- [A Carrot Story](https://redwiggler.org/carrot-story/) - Season's Greeting! A year of hard work, temperate weather and bountiful harvests - 2014 marks another successful season here at Red Wiggler. Our success was made possible by YOUR generous support! Please consider a donation to Red Wiggler Community Farm this holiday season. We are excited and eager to begin our 20th year and invite you to
- [#GivingTuesday](https://redwiggler.org/givingtuesday-3/) - We are excited to participate in #GivingTuesday. Created to kick-off the holiday season, #GivingTuesday gives non-profits across the country the chance to bolster community support. Making a donation to Red Wiggler today will allow us to run innovative programming through the Winter in our greenhouse. The first $1000 of #GivingTuesday donations will be matched dollar for
- [Farm 2 Group Home Delivery](https://redwiggler.org/farm-2-group-home-delivery/) - The same delicious vegetables that make up a Red Wiggler CSA share are delivered weekly to the ARC of Montgomery and to Community Support Services (CSS), the agencies that support group homes in Montgomery County. Almost 11,000 pounds of vegetables, or 29% of our yield, was delivered as part of our Farm to Group Home
- [Sam's Cooking](https://redwiggler.org/sams-cooking/) - Here's another guest blog post from our Education Assistant, Sam Sheehan: Before starting work at Red Wiggler, there were a lot of vegetables I was familiar with, though never actually ate, much less cooked. Recently, I've started to experiment a little more with the vegetables I was given, even if it meant cooking the same
- [Sweet Potato Harvest](https://redwiggler.org/sweet-potato-harvest/) - The 1/2-acre planted with sweet potato slips last spring has yielded over 1 ton of potatoes and 1600 lbs of vines. Sweet potato harvesting is quite a process: First, the vines of the plants are pulled out and bagged for delivery to the ARC of Montgomery and Community Support Services
- [Red Wiggler is Hiring!](https://redwiggler.org/red-wiggler-hiring/) - Red Wiggler is a great place to work! In addition to all-you-can-eat veggies, full-time employees receive paid vacation/sick days, health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance and can participate in our 401K plan. Applications are being accepted for these positions: Field and Facilities Manager
- [19th Annual Harvest Celebration Details](https://redwiggler.org/19th-annual-harvest-celebration-details/) - Our 19th Annual Harvest Celebration is around the corner. Saturday September 6th 2014 4pm-7pm. Live Gypsy Jazz and Food Trucks in a spectacular setting! Share in the bounty and support our work. Adult Tickets $50 Child (2-12) $30 Sponsor a Group Home ticket $40 Registration Link Frequently Asked Questions Link For Updates check our FaceBook
- [Red Wiggler Community Minute on WAMU](https://redwiggler.org/red-wiggler-community-minute-on-wamu/) - This month, Red Wiggler will be featured on WAMU 88.5’s Community Minute. This daily broadcast provides information about local organizations in the D.C. Metropolitan area so that listeners may be better engaged in the community. The station will air the segment about Red Wiggler periodically, and a written piece may be found on their website.
- [Spring has Sprung!](https://redwiggler.org/spring-has-sprung/) - We have had a very busy few weeks here at Red Wiggler. Since winter held on for so long this year, we had to act fast once the soil thawed and dried enough for planting. Our greenhouse is bursting at the seams, and we are transplanting and seeding in the fields as fast as we
- [Preparing for the Season](https://redwiggler.org/preparing-for-the-season/) - As everyone on the East Coast is well aware, freezing weather and winter precipitation have continued into the usual beginning of our farming season. Fortunately, we have used the delay to work on several pre-season projects. On a farm, planning, reflection, field preparation, and inventories before the season starts are just as important as weeding
- [Winter at Red Wiggler II: Microgreens](https://redwiggler.org/winter-at-red-wiggler-ii-microgreens/) - As we mentioned in December, this winter we have been staying busy growing microgreens in our greenhouse and program building. Students from Seneca Valley High School and Ivymount School visit the farm weekly to seed and harvest the microgreens; our Growers and Growers-in-Training are also participating, and working behind the scenes to keep the program running
- [New Vegetable Varieties in 2014](https://redwiggler.org/new-vegetable-varieties-in-2014/) - During each winter here at Red Wiggler, our staff plans out all of the vegetables, herbs, and flowers we’d like to grow over the following year. We analyze what grew well over the past year, which fields should lie fallow in the coming year, which vegetables CSA customers seemed to like most and least, and
- [Winter at Red Wiggler](https://redwiggler.org/winter-at-red-wiggler/) - It would be easy to assume that the staff and programming at Red Wiggler have gone into hibernation along with the fields. While we’re enjoying this change of seasons, we have been busy preparing for our inaugural winter programming: growing microgreens in the greenhouse. In January and February, we will be hosting students from the
- [A Successful 18th Season](https://redwiggler.org/a-successful-18th-season-2/) - Ever wonder what 33,571 pounds of vegetables looks like? That’s nearly 17 tons, and it’s the total amount of produce we distributed to CSA members, group homes and food banks in the 2013 season. We also hosted a whopping 2,646 volunteer hours in our fields and employed 16 Growers to do valuable, meaningful work. Looking
- [#GivingTuesday](https://redwiggler.org/givingtuesday-2/) - We are excited to participate in the second annual #GivingTuesday. Created to kick-off the holiday giving season, #GivingTuesday gives non-profits across the country the chance to bolster community support. Making a donation to Red Wiggler today will allow us to run new and innovative programming through the Winter. -- placeholder -- -- placeholder -- Whether
- [Sheet-Mulching with Sidwell Friends School](https://redwiggler.org/sheet-mulching-with-sidwell-friends-school/) - On Thursday, Sidwell Friends' fifth-grade class came out for a terrific field trip and service learning visit. Thankfully the weather improved from earlier in the week, so it was a beautiful day to mulch our fields! We are employing a technique called sheet-mulching, which adds organic material to a bed over the course of the
- [Because of you, we met the match!](https://redwiggler.org/boardchallengeresults/) - The count is in! Red Wiggler's Board Challenge Match has been met at $15,320 At Red Wiggler's Harvest Celebrations on September 7th, 2013 Red Wiggler's Board of Directors challenged our community to raise $10,000 and meet a $10,000 Board Challenge match by the end of the fiscal year (September 30th, 2013). We are very excited to share that our Board Challenge Match
- [The Big Wig Award goes to...](https://redwiggler.org/the-big-wig-award-goes-to/) - Congratulations Mr. Elmer Jurado! In appreciation for his work at Red Wiggler, the 2013 Big Wig Award was presented to Mr. Elmer Jurado, a paraeducator at Seneca Valley High School. The Big Wig Award is presented to an individual in our community who embodies Red Wiggler's vision of creating fertile ground to nourish a healthy
- [BOARD DELIVERS $10,000 MATCH CHALLENGE](https://redwiggler.org/fy1boardchallenge/) - Did you know that Red Wiggler produce sales only generate 20% of our annual budget? We need your support by the close of our fiscal year (September 30th)! Here’s why. This year Red Wiggler is facing a funding gap of $20,000, which will hinder us from reaching our full program potential in the coming year.
- [Family and Friends Sponsorships for the Harvest Celebration](https://redwiggler.org/family-and-friends-sponsorships-for-the-harvest-celebration/) - A different way to support the Harvest Celebration This year Red Wiggler is hoping that our friends and family will support our annual Harvest Celebration through a Family and Friends Sponsorship. By showing your support for the Harvest Celebration as a Family and Friends Sponsor you are showing our community your commitment to local farming, health,
- [Red Wiggler Veggies for Sale Thursdays in August](https://redwiggler.org/red-wiggler-veggies-for-sale-thursdays-in-august/) - Want to find Red Wiggler produce for sale? Check out our Farm Stand at Leisure World, Thursdays from 9AM - 11AM during the month of August. We are located in the parking lot of the Innerfaith Chapel at Leisure World. 3680 S Leisure World Blvd Silver Spring, MD 20906 Look for the Farmers Market Sign!
- [2013 Harvest Celebration Sponsors](https://redwiggler.org/2013-harvest-celebration-sponsors/) - Red Wiggler Community Farm's 2013 HARVEST CELEBRATION SPONSORS A special thanks to our wonderful friends and community business partners for supporting our flagship event! MARYLAND GARDENS TREE & SHRUB FARM MEDIA SPONSORS IN KIND SPONSORS To learn more about sponsorship opportunities in the future please visit our Sponsorship Page at www.redwiggler.org/events/harvest-celebration/sponsorship/ To download the 2013
- [Farm to Fork](https://redwiggler.org/farm-to-fork-2/) - A great night had by all, the Farm to Fork Dinner brought together a crowd of farmers, foodies and friends. Spring vegetables accompanied by great conversation and live music set the tone for lovely evening. Chef Tom O'Gara designed the menu that was exquisitely executed by Chefs Bart Hosmer and Kathleen Wellington. We enjoyed a
- [Grower Spotlight - Meet Steve](https://redwiggler.org/grower-spotlight-meet-steve/) - We have a great group of growers and staff who work each day at the farm, doing all it takes to grow great tasting vegetables, build healthy soil, and share our produce with the community. This month, we get to know Steve Lashmit, who sat down with Andrea, our farm manager, to share a bit
- [Find Your Farmers!](https://redwiggler.org/find-your-farmers/) - Can you spot Red Wiggler farmers Andrea Barnhart and Kara Desmond in the Foodshed Magazine cover shot? They are there, surrounded by other Young Farmers of the MidAtlantic recognized in Early Spring edition. Go farmers!
- [Roller Crimping](https://redwiggler.org/roller-crimping/) - Thanks to a generous donor, Louis Eby (who happens to be Red Wiggler's first farmer), we purchased a roller crimper for our walk behind BCS this spring. In an earlier post, we suggested that you stay tuned to find out how our roller crimper experiment was evolving and the early results are in. So far, the
- [Stream Health in RW's Wetlands](https://redwiggler.org/stream-health-in-rws-wetlands/) - Montgomery College's Environmental Biology class came out this spring to test the quality and health of the stream that runs in the wetlands surrounding Red Wiggler. We are happy to report that based on the variety and number of different invertebrates found in the stream, the class found that the stream is in good health!
- [Education in the Off-Season](https://redwiggler.org/education-in-the-off-season/) - Of all the things to appreciate in our new Program Building, its impact on our Education Program has been really encouraging. Off-season visits have given us a chance to cultivate relationships that can bloom as we move into the growing season. A middle school student from Sidwell Friends School shared the following thought following her
- [Farm to Fork](https://redwiggler.org/farm-to-fork/) - We hope you will join us! Registration closes May 31st!
- [Spring in the Greenhouse](https://redwiggler.org/whats-up-in-the-greenhouse/) - by David We plant all different types of seeds from vegetables to flowers. We also transplant the vegetables and flowers to bigger pots when they get fully grown and out grow their smaller space. When they really get fully grown we put them on the back of the golf cart, and then we take them
- [Sweet Potato Soup!](https://redwiggler.org/sweet-potato-soup/) - A big thank you to one of our super star volunteers, Claire, for not only sharing this recipe, but also sharing a crock of soup with us! Creamy Sweet Potato Soup Recipe http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/creamy_sweet_potato_soup Ingredients 2 Tbsp (1/4 stick) butter 1 cup chopped onion 2 small celery stalks, chopped 1 medium leek, sliced (white and pale
- [Red Wiggler's Year in Photos](https://redwiggler.org/red-wigglers-year-in-photos/)
- [#GivingTuesday](https://redwiggler.org/givingtuesday/) - Red Wiggler is proud to be part of the first ever #GivingTuesday The retail sector has benefited for years from coordinating national shopping days around the holidays. Everyone knows "Black Friday" or "Cyber Monday." This year, more than 1,000 corporations and non-profits (including Red Wiggler!) have joined the #GivingTuesday movement that brings the spirit of
- [Nominate Red Wiggler to win a  $10,000 grant!](https://redwiggler.org/nominate-red-wiggler-to-win-a-10000-grant/) - Seeds of Change, an organic seed company, is accepting nominations for a community farm that "Shares the Good!" Please follow the link and instructions below to nominate Red Wiggler to win $10,000! 10% of our score is based on the number of unique nominations we receive. The deadline is November 30th. Please share the
- [Sweet Potato Frenzy part 1](https://redwiggler.org/sweet-potato-frenzy-part-1/) - With the abundance of Red Wiggler sweet potatoes this year, we thought we'd post recipes throughout the winter to help everyone find creative uses for these great storage crops. If you have a recipe and picture you'd like us to share, please send it to kara@redwiggler.org! Savory Sweet Potato Bread Gluten free (with substitutions to
- [Thanksgiving Market on Tuesday, Nov 20th](https://redwiggler.org/thanksgiving-market-on-tuesday-nov-20th/) - We will be in the Program Building on Tuesday, November 20th from 2-5 pm with plenty of fresh, organic vegetables to sell. Delight your taste buds and your guests, and bring Red Wiggler to your holiday table. All are welcome! Our Harvest List for the Thanksgiving Market includes: Sweet Potatoes Butternut squash Garlic Turnips Radishes
- [Solar Home Tour](https://redwiggler.org/solar-home-tour/) - If you haven't had a chance to visit the Solar House lately, here is your chance! Our Solar House is participating in this year's Tour of Solar and Green Homes. Join us this Saturday, October 6 from 11 am to 5 pm. Learn about the UMD Solar Decathlon entry in 2005, which is now
- [Come Celebrate the Harvest with us!](https://redwiggler.org/come-celebrate-the-harvest-with-us/) - We are busy getting ready for our annual Harvest Celebration and Silent Auction this Saturday at 2pm! The tent is in a new location this year to take advantage of the view of new multipurpose building and greenhouse! The tent will be home to 4 amazing chefs who are creating delicious vegetarian dishes so
- [Farm Tour](https://redwiggler.org/farm-tour/) - Join us Saturday July 28th for Montgomery County Farm Tour 10am-4pm! Farm Tour 2012 Schedule of Events Red Wiggler Farm & Field Tours (1) Join a Red Wiggler Staff member for a tour of our fields. See what’s growing and learn about life here on the farm! Meet us just outside the Big Red Barn
- [Farm visit with 1st graders from Gaithersburg Elementary School!](https://redwiggler.org/farm-visit-with-1st-graders-from-gaithersburg-elementary-school/) - Before heading out to the fields, Kara led the group in a bit of yoga. This eases up the muscles so you don't get stiff. Then we did a field walk using the five senses (what was seen, what we smelled, what we heard, what was tasted as well as what was felt). We called
- [Helping kids make healthy choices!](https://redwiggler.org/healthy-choices-healthy-lives/) - Red Wiggler is developing a new curriculum that incorporates MyPlate (the new nutrition pyramid) into connecting youth with the source of their food called Healthy Choices, Healthy Lives. Sam has been working to develop and implement this exciting new program! The first school visit we did was to Gaithersburg Elementary School. Kara and I taught
- [Planting Chard in the Greenhouse!](https://redwiggler.org/planting-chard-in-the-greenhouse/) - We are excited to have Samantha Sheehan, our Education Assistant here at the farm, write a guest blog post: Having the greenhouse/new building at the farm is nice, since we can start a lot of our own plants. Before our greenhouse, we had to go somewhere else to get them, since we didn't have the space to start such plants
- [CSA Applications due January 17th - Get yours in today!](https://redwiggler.org/csa-applications-due-january-17th-get-yours-in-today/) - We are already looking forward to next year's harvest season! Applications for Red Wiggler's CSA are due January 17th. We will hold the lottery next week and notify everyone by Friday January 20th. For more information about the CSA, including the application, please go to www.redwiggler.org/csa. Email csa@redwiggler.org if you have any questions!
- [We are now accepting new member CSA applications for the 2012 growing season!](https://redwiggler.org/we-are-now-accepting-new-member-csa-applications-for-the-2012-growing-season/) - Winter is upon us, which means its time to plan for next spring! The seed catalogs are trickling in, tractors are parked in the barn awaiting oil changes, and most of the fall crops have been harvested. We expect to have room for new members in 2012, and have begun accepting applications for the lottery.
- [Murray Building Nearing Completion - Help us reach our fundraising goal!](https://redwiggler.org/murray-building-nearing-completion-help-us-reach-our-fundraising-goal/) - Take a look at the progress that has been made on the Murray Building and Cafritz Greenhouse! Help us to reach our fundraising goal by Donating Now!
- [Sweet potatoes are in and so are their greens!](https://redwiggler.org/sweet-potatoes-are-in-and-so-are-their-greens/) - We have been busy harvesting both sweet potatoes and sweet potato greens. The greens can be enjoyed by simply sauteing them like spinach with olive oil and garlic, or use the greens instead of spinach in your favorite spinach dish! Sweet potato greens lasagna, anyone? We have delivered over 200 pounds of sweet potato greens
- [Annual Harvest Supper - Rain or Shine!](https://redwiggler.org/annual-harvest-supper-rain-or-shine/) - The festivities begin at 4 pm with Appetizers, Music and Bidding. Our tasting stations will open at 5 pm, and the event will close out at 7:30 pm. We are prepared to go rain or shine as we have a HUGE tent already in place and a barn full of wonderful items waiting for your
- [Our Online Auction is Now Open!](https://redwiggler.org/our-online-auction-is-now-open/) - Let the bidding begin! Now that our Annual Harvest Supper & Silent Auction is just a few weeks away, it is time to head over to our Online Auction site at Bidding for Good and check out the great items that will be featured in our live event on September 10th. Even if you can't
- [The story of George Longbottom the Caterpillar](https://redwiggler.org/the-story-of-george-longbottom/) - Here is a blog entry from one of our youth volunteers who ended up with a new friend after bringing dill home from Red Wiggler! Here’s the story of yet another caterpillar, this one named George Longbottom... We got some dill at Red Wiggler. The next thing we knew, George was our guest, happily munching
- [New Red Wiggler Video!](https://redwiggler.org/new-red-wiggler-video/) - Thanks to our friends from RyanIsHungry, we now have a great video featuring us and what we do: [iframe http://player.vimeo.com/video/26379452?title=0&portrait=0 549 309]
- [June 29th is 5% day at Whole Foods Market in Kentlands](https://redwiggler.org/june-29th-is-5-day-at-whole-foods-market-in-kentlands/) - On June 29th, the Whole Foods Market in Kentlands will be donating 5% of Net Sales to Red Wiggler Community Farm! We will be there all day, thanking folks for shopping to support Red Wiggler's programs and mission. Tell your friends, neighbors, colleagues, everyone you know, and help us to make the most of this great
- [Early Season Slideshow](https://redwiggler.org/early-season-slideshow/) - Take a look at what we've been up to so far this season! We've planted over 940 tomatoes, broken ground on our 3,000+ square foot Multipurpose Farm Building and Greenhouse and so much more!
- [Sneak Peak: Greens for the First CSA Pick-up](https://redwiggler.org/sneak-peak-greens-for-the-first-csa-pick-up/)
- [Construction Begins as Growing Season Begins!](https://redwiggler.org/construction-begins-as-growing-season-begins/) - Last week we began construction on our much needed program building and greenhouse project! The 3,000 square foot space will transform our programs and the people who interact with the farm in so many different ways. Concrete for the footers was poured last week. We are planning to hold a special event in late
- [March 2011 Slide Show!](https://redwiggler.org/march-2011-slide-show/)
- [Join us for a Field Walk!](https://redwiggler.org/join-us-for-a-field-walk/) - Join us for a Field Walk!Red Wiggler Community Farm Founder and Executive Director Woody Woodroof will show you around our beautiful 14 acre campus. Depending on the interests of the group, we will discuss the basics of our multi-dimensional mission, horticultural programs, organic farming methods, successes and challenges. You will learn about our solar home,
- [Red Wiggler Community Farm Short Video](https://redwiggler.org/red-wiggler-community-farm-short-video/) - Thanks to Sally Kidd for producing this short introductory video last fall- we just got around to posting it...better late than never.
- [CSA 2011 Membership is Complete](https://redwiggler.org/csa-2011-membership-is-complete-2/) - We want to thank both our new and renewing CSA members for their early membership in our program. We are the longest running CSA in Montgomery County MD and one of the largest in the area. And we are looking forward to a productive year in 2011!If you are interested in joining our CSA in
- [One more day to sign up for CSA lottery](https://redwiggler.org/one-more-day-to-sign-up-for-csa-lottery/) - Due to school closures and icy conditions we are extending the deadline for the CSA lottery one day. Applications are due by COB Wednesday Jan 19. see http://redwiggler.org/csa for details.
- [2011 CSA Openings!](https://redwiggler.org/2011-csa-openings/) - Seeds and starts are ordered, plantings and rotations have been planned, and tractors are being tuned up!We're on our way to another productive year here at Red Wiggler, and are happy to be able to offer 25 CSA memberships to new folks in 2011!Memberships will be awarded via a lottery system, and applications for the
- [New 2010 Slide Show and Year End Request](https://redwiggler.org/new-2010-slide-show-and-year-end-request/) - Red Wiggler Community Farm Programs made a difference in 2010:◦ 400+ people with developmental disabilities were served by our farm programs◦ 735 youth and adults participated in our Educational Service Learning program activities◦ 28% of Red Wiggler’s total yield of fresh produce was distributed to low-income residents through our Farm to Group Home and Farm
- [Lottery Applicantions for the 2011 CSA Season](https://redwiggler.org/lottery-applicantions-for-the-2011-csa-season/) - Hi All,Our 2011 CSA season shares are open to the public via the Jan 18 lottery! We have about 25 spots open to new members for the 2011 CSA Season. Our lottery for the available shares will be held the week of January 17th with all submitted applications and $50 checks. If you are interested
- [Extended 2010 #2](https://redwiggler.org/extended-2010-2/) - We're back again for the second week of extended season. We had a light frost Saturday morning, and we harvested the majority of the peppers on Thursday and Friday, so this week brings more peppers to you.All in all, it's a continuation of all things good and delightful that autumn brings to the kitchen. Enjoy!PeppersHot
- [Extended season 2010 week #1](https://redwiggler.org/extended-season-2010-week-1/) - Oh, we've been mighty delinquent on our blog postings. Please excuse, sometimes it's hard to get outta the fields and behind a desk!This week for extended share:pepperseggplanthot pepperskaleturnipsradishestatsoiwinter squashThere may be something I'm missing there but otherwise . . .enjoy and eat well!-RWCF
- [A late summer day at Red Wiggler](https://redwiggler.org/a-late-summer-day-at-red-wiggler/) - Ten-year-old Sebastian is one of our regular volunteers. Assisted by photographer Tobias, 7, here is his recap of a recent morning on the farm.When we got there, we harvested beans (it ain't easy:-)).And while were doing that we saw two pairs of mating (I think) grasshoppers. At one point a grasshopper jumped on my shoulder!The
- [NO CSA THIS WEEK--HARVEST SUPPER!](https://redwiggler.org/no-csa-this-week-harvest-supper/) - Just a quick reminder, NO CSA PICK UP this week. We're getting ready for the Annual Supper and Silent Auction. See you next week, if not at the dinner!
- [Week 13 A](https://redwiggler.org/week-13-a/) - It feels like a rough summer on this end but loads of goodness is still coming your way. We planted more fall greens this week--soon, soon enough they'll be back.Beans--all 3 varities are coming in so: purple, yellow wax or green may be optionsCarrots--Danvers variety, previous carrots were the Yaya varietySweet Potato greens--a fun addition
- [Scouts Build Bird Houses](https://redwiggler.org/scouts-build-bird-houses/) - By Liam Fox Recently I and many of my friends worked to improve the availability of real estate for Red Wiggler, bird real estate that is. My name is Liam Fox, I have been volunteering at Red Wiggler for several years. I am also a Boy Scout and wanted to do something for the farm
- [Split Tomato Overload](https://redwiggler.org/split-tomato-overload/) - We have a large amount of tomatoes with splits after last weeks hard rains. They'll go fast but they'll make great sauce or salsa.CSA Harvest for This Week (12B)HeirloomTomatoesCherry TomatoesBeansSummer SquashSweet PeppersHot PeppersBaby CarrotsEggplantIn the PYO:ZinniasBasilMarjoramOreganoThymeSageLovageMintChivesCalendulaFeverfewBachelor ButtonsSnapdragonsStaticeStrawflowersAnise Hyssop
- [Harvest 10-B](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-10-b-2/) - Over halfway through the season, and still churning out the veggies.This week:Baby CarrotsHeirloom TomatoesCherry TomatoesSweet Bell PeppersHot PeppersSummer Squash/ZucchiniPotatoesBeans
- [Remembering Hallie Wells Birthday Today](https://redwiggler.org/remembering-hallie-wells-birthday-today/) - Red Wiggler Community Farm remembers Hallie Ausmus Wells birthday today August 1, 1893- she would be 117. Below is a re-posting of an archived blog entry describing how she came to donate her 290 acre farm to the Park system in 1981- we are very grateful for this special woman and her contribution to our
- [Harvest Week 9 A](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-week-9-a/) - We're back again after a very hot week from the Annual Montgomery Farm Tour. Thanks to all those who braved the heat and came out. This week in your share:EggplantSweet Bell PeppersHot PeppersPotatoesOnionsZucchiniCucumberCherry TomatoesRed TomatoesHeirloom TomatoesThat's some good eatin'!
- [It's Cooler in the Country](https://redwiggler.org/its-cooler-in-the-country/) - This past Saturday was the Annual Montgomery County Farm Tour & Harvest Sale. By most reports the temperature was above 100 Fahrenheit throughout the county but our temperatures did not go above 98- so it is in fact "cooler in the country"! Attendance was a fraction of past years numbers yet over 300 people were
- [Annual Farm Tour This Week End](https://redwiggler.org/annual-farm-tour-this-week-end/) - 2010Annual Farm TourSaturday July 24th 10am-3pmLive Music : Rookery Sessions (same great musicians as last year with a few guests) Come out and join us for a day of music, hay rides, and educational activities! This free event is a great way to learn more about life our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm and how
- [Spring and Summer Slide Show](https://redwiggler.org/spring-and-summer-slide-show/) - Here is a slide show of photos from the 2010 growing season
- [Harvest Week 8B](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-week-8b/) - In the share this week:GarlicPotatoesOnionsSweet PeppersHot PeppersEggplantSummer SquashCucumbers
- [Farm to Food Bank program highlighted](https://redwiggler.org/farm-to-food-bank-program-highlighted/) - Click here to donate nowChannel 7 in DC did a story about our Farm to Food Bank partnership with Manna Food Center, Kaiser Permanente and Whole Foods.here is the blurb from Channel 7's web site:GAITHERSBURG, Md. - A new program in Montgomery County is bringing some of the highest quality foods to those who can
- [Chickens on the Move](https://redwiggler.org/chickens-on-the-move/) - The chickens have moved! After determining that it is time for them to start earning their keep around here, we found a nice spot in the retired spring greens for our mobile chicken tractor. Last week we rolled our friends up to the field, set out the fencing to keep them happily contained, then turned
- [Harvest Week 7-A](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-week-7-a/) - In the share this week...Zucchini & Summer SquashCucumbersSweet PeppersHot PeppersSpring OnionsGreen GarlicEggplantAnd new this week...Red Norland Potatoes!
- [Havest Week #5-A](https://redwiggler.org/havest-week-5-a/) - Oh, boy it's HAWT out here this week!Veggies:Chard or Kale or CollardsSpring OnionsKohlrabiZucchini!!!Garlic ScapesGreen GarlicSweet PepperButler's Blueberries
- [Harvest Week #4-B](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-week-4-b/) - This week we have a few new items to enjoy and a few repeats, but enjoy them while they last!Lettuce MixGarlic ScapesKale or CollardsSwiss ChardSpring Onions--they look gorgeous!TurnipsBeetsFava Beans--oh, boy are they delicious!KohlrabiZucchiniA tasting of ArugulaPopcorn & Asparagus==Bonus
- [Harevst #3-A](https://redwiggler.org/harevst-3-a/) - Sorry Folks the week has gotten away from me and I haven't posted the harvest list yet and it's Thursday afternoon and I should be doing 10 other things....but here we go.Lettuce MixGarlic ScapesCollardsKaleSpring OnionsRadishesTurnipsFava BeansPopcorn*Onion Scapes*Asparagus* in small quantites-a2
- [Fabulous Fava Beans!](https://redwiggler.org/fabulous-fava-beans/) - Fava Beans have come to Red Wiggler! Not just a cover crop any longer, this season we decided to experiment with the Fava Beans (also called Broad Beans) and see if a tasty new crop would join the ranks of Red Wiggler favorites. Yesterday was a beautiful day to harvest the great green pods, and
- [CSA 2010 Harvest #2-B](https://redwiggler.org/csa-2010-harvest-2-b/) - Hello to all you CSA-ers out there! Hope you had a nice extended Memorial Day weekend. To those who picked up their shares last week, we hope you had some great meals. I heard a few reports back that things went over very well. This week we have a similar harvest but with a few
- [First Week of CSA 2010!](https://redwiggler.org/first-week-of-csa-2010/) - Hello All,Welcome Back to the Red Wiggler CSA. We are happy to bring you the first harvest of many good things this season! Here's what we've got on tap this week:Garlic Scapes--you know you've missed them!Braising Mix--with a little spinach mixed inSpring OnionsKaleCollardsTurnips or RadishesButler's StrawberriesEnjoy!
- [Chicken Little -or- Chicks arrive at Red Wiggler!](https://redwiggler.org/chicken-little-or-chicks-arrive-at-red-wiggler/) - The chicks are here! They arrived yesterday evening after a short ride down from Whitmore Farm and settled into their new digs for what ended up being a chilly night. Even so, the little ones kept each other cozy through the night and were happily chirping away in the barn this morning. We are all
- [Planting Potatoes](https://redwiggler.org/planting-potatoes/) - The potatoes are in! In classic Red Wiggler style, we have planted not one, not two, but six (yes, six) beautiful varieties of potatoes over the past two weeks. Red Norlands, Yukon Golds, German Butterballs, French Fingerlings, Purple Vikings and All Blues have been tucked into their beds and are waiting for a nice rain
- [Adventures in CHICKENS!](https://redwiggler.org/adventures-in-chickens/) - That’s right friends, the rumors are true- Red Wiggler will be adding CHICKENS to our farm this season! Ready to start this project off on the right foot, Andrea and Liz headed out to Whitmore Farms at the beginning of March to visit our old friend Loran and our new friends, Will and Kent, owners
- [Support Red Wiggler by eating at Chop't](https://redwiggler.org/support-red-wiggler-by-eating-at-chopt/) - Hello Loyal Friends and Supporters!We wanted to let people know that if they stop into Chop't Restaurants in DC--there are 5 convenient locations--you can support Red Wiggler by ordering their featured salad for the month. Part of the cost will go to Red Wiggler to support our programs. So eat a healthy delicious meal and
- [CSA 2010 is Complete](https://redwiggler.org/csa-2010-is-complete/) - We want to thank all those who submitted applications for the Red Wiggler Community Farm’s 2010 CSA. We have a limited number of shares available and many applicants. We limit our CSA to focus on growing in a safe and sustainable method for our fields and our employees. Our farm is a unique Non-profit with
- [2010 CSA Lottery Receiving Applications Now](https://redwiggler.org/2010-csa-lottery-receiving-applications-now/) - Our 2010 CSA season shares are open to the public via Jan 19 lottery! (The lottery has taken place for the 2010 season- see our web site for 2011 details)We've had an 82% return rate from our 2009 customers. Again this year, we are holding a lottery for the available shares the week of January
- [Another step into social media in 2010](https://redwiggler.org/another-step-into-social-media-in-2010/) - You can follow us on twitter now!
- [First Snow](https://redwiggler.org/first-snow/) - It was a beautiful day on the farm today with 4 inches of wet snow falling over the whole day. Snow slowly adds nitrogen to the soil as it perculates down into the aquifer. We like winter snow!
- [2009 Slide Show](https://redwiggler.org/2009-slide-show/) - We hope you'll enjoy this slide show from the 2009 growing season. Thanks to the over 500 volunteers who helped on and off the farm last year. Over the next month or so we will be posting lots of photos in this slideshow format- please let us know what you think so that we can
- [Extended Season Harvest 5](https://redwiggler.org/extended-season-harvest-5/) - This is our last week of the extended season, and a beautiful week it is shaping up to be! We are so happy to have had the chance to share this extended season with so many of our CSA members and though we are sad to see it end, we are looking forward to taking
- [Extended Season Harvest 4](https://redwiggler.org/extended-season-harvest-4-2/) - Check out the newsletter to find out what we've been up to in the fields this week! Extended season is winding down- next Wednesday, November 18th is our fifth and final pick up- and we are preparing the fields for the winter season. In the meantime, however, the greens patch is gorgeous and we hope
- [Composting, closer to home](https://redwiggler.org/composting-closer-to-home/) - Wondering what you'll do with that bucket full of kitchen scraps now that the CSA season and the bucket exchange are winding down for the winter?Montgomery County's Division of Solid Waste Services offers compost containers at no cost to its residents! Click here to find out more about where you can get your bin, then
- [What do Farmers give out to Trick or Treaters?](https://redwiggler.org/what-do-farmers-give-out-to-trick-or-treaters/) - About a hundred pounds of bright pink turnips.In addition to getting together our regular harvest for extended season CSA, this past week the crew also picked over 200 pounds of surplus turnips from the beds! The jewel-toned Scarlet Queen turnips had reached an impressive size and were just aching to be plucked from the soil
- [Extended Season Harvest 3](https://redwiggler.org/extended-season-harvest-3/) - The sun is back! We are thinking it is wonderful weather for the first week in November.Harvest list:ArugulaKaleSalad MixTatsoiTurnipsRadishesCarrotsWinter SquashGarlicHot PeppersGreen PeppersAnd maybe a 'sweet' surprise?!
- [Field Interviews](https://redwiggler.org/field-interviews/) - Ever wonder how some of our younger volunteers see their farm experiences? Tobias, age 6, was kind enough to share his thoughts in an interview: What did you do at the farm today? I planted garlic and picked kale and got radishes and beets. How do you pick kale? You look for the ones that
- [Extended Harvest #2 2009](https://redwiggler.org/extended-harvest-2-2009/) - It's the second week of the extended season harvest. It's a little yucky out if you don't like a little rain, but thank goodness it's fairly warm out. We've got a ton of volunteers helping out today--thanks! Makes everything go faster.This week's harvest looks like:Braising MixTatsoiHead LettuceKale--so beautifulCarrotsPotatoesSweet PeppersHot PeppersEggplantWinter SquashGarlicYour choice: Beets or Turnips
- [Web Site Under Construction](https://redwiggler.org/web-site-under-construction/) - We appear to be experiencing a disruption with our web site www.redwiggler.org today. We hope to resolve this asap.Contact us by phone at 301-916-2216(Office) or 301-802-2386 (cell)also our regular email addresses are working fine.For directions to Red Wiggler search for adress on google or mapquest23400 Ridge RdGermantown MD20876Thanks,Woody WoodroofExecutive Director
- [1st week of the Extended CSA Season](https://redwiggler.org/1st-week-of-the-extended-csa-season/) - We've harvested some beautiful vegetables for the Extended CSA program which begins today (and continues thru to the week before Thanksgiving).Generally CSA members can expect lots of green peppers and hot peppers, eggplant, lots of cooking greens, turnips (with tops), winter squash, garlic and perhaps a few other surprises.In other news- we have started planting
- [Harvest #18 B The last of the 2009 Regular Season](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-18-b-the-last-of-the-2009-regular-season/) - Hello Folks!This is THE last of the 2009 Regular Season Harvest and Pick up. We want to extend a HUGE thank you to all our CSA members for all their support and patronage this season. Thank you and enjoy your food!** Please note for all you right at 2 o'clock Wednesday pick up people, we've
- [Tour Red Wiggler's 800 Sq. Ft. Solar Home Saturday October 3rd from 11am-5pm](https://redwiggler.org/tour-red-wigglers-800-sq-ft-solar-home-saturday-october-3rd-from-11am-5pm/) - The Red Wiggler Solar House - a 21st-century farmhouse powered by the sun - was fully installed at the end July as a year-round staff residence. Originally one of 20 entries in the 2005 US Solar Decathlon, the 800-square-foot house is a fully solar-powered prototype designed and built by University of Maryland students for competition
- [Week #17 Harvest](https://redwiggler.org/week-17-harvest/) - Hi All. It's the second to last week of Regular CSA pick up this week and THE last week for all the Alternative Week A's (Asparagus & Arugula Groups). We'll have a re-commitment form available for all those looking to reserve their spots for next year! Also, coming your way will be an online end-of-season
- [16-B Harvest](https://redwiggler.org/16-b-harvest/) - Coming at you a little late this week, but...GarlicWinter SquashBraising MixArugulaKale or CollardsRadishes (tender little easter egg variety)Sweet PeppersHot PeppersRed & Heirloom TomatesGreen Tomatoes
- [Harvest #15-A](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-15-a/) - Thanks to all for making our Annual Supper and Silent Auction such a great success. We had a great time and hope you did too!For CSA shares this week, this is what we've got:Arugula--greens are back!Swiss ChardHot PeppersSweet PepperGarlicSummer SquashWinter Squash-Yes!CarrotsRed TomatoesHeirloom TomatoesGreen TomatoesI FORGOT THE BEST PART, we got our certificate in the mail
- [Thank you and answers to FAQs](https://redwiggler.org/thank-you-and-answers-to-faqs/) - Our Annual Harvest Supper and Silent Auction was a huge success yesterday evening. Thanks to everyone who made it possible and thanks to all who participated.Our staff took Sunday off to recover and starting tomorrow we will begin the work of contacting those on line auction people who won items. Please be patient while we
- [The Event goes on "Rain or Shine"](https://redwiggler.org/the-event-goes-on-rain-or-shine/) - The 2009 Annual Harvest Supper and Silent Auction is Tonight! (9/12/09)We have sold all our available seats!The Event goes on "rain or shine"directions
- [No CSA Harvests this week](https://redwiggler.org/no-csa-harvests-this-week/) - This is just a reminder for our CSA customers that we do not harvest this week for you. Harvests resume next week after our Annual Harvest Supper and Silent Auction is past.
- [A Day at the Farm](https://redwiggler.org/a-day-at-the-farm/) - On Tuesday, one of our awesome CSA member/volunteers, Sebastian, came out to volunteer at the farm, as he often does with his mom and brother. He has been generous enough to share his day with us through his words and photographs, and we are very excited to have him as a guest blogger. Thanks, Sebastian!~~~~~It
- [Harvest #14-B](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-14-b/) - Harvest this week includes the following goodies:BeansGarlicSweet PeppersHOT PEPPERSSummer SquashHeirloom TomatoesRed TomatoesCherry TomatoesCarrots?!! Yay Carrots!Remember next week is the Annual Supper and Silent Auction, so for CSA=NO PICK UP NEXT WEEK!However, there are still a few spots for those who'd like to attend and if you can't make it and would like support us and
- [On Line Auction Open For Bidding](https://redwiggler.org/on-line-auction-open-for-bidding/) - Our online auction is underway now with many items with no bids yet. If you are interested in a 2010 Red Wiggler CSA Share or looking to shop for a gift certificate to a local restaurant or hand made jewelry the auction has over 100 (and counting) items for you to choose from.The Annual Harvest
- [Harvest #12-B](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-12-b-2/) - The tomatoes runneth over!! Get 'em while there hot!!Hybrid Tomatoes (Red, Orange & Pink)Heirloom TomatoesCherry TomatoesSweet PeppersHot PeppersEggplantSummer Squash--okay, so they runneth over too!PotatoesGarlicPurple Beans!
- [Blue Ribbon Garlic at County Fair](https://redwiggler.org/blue-ribbon-garlic-at-county-fair/) - We have been growing garlic as an integral part of the Red Wiggler program for the past 14 years. This year we won First Place for our garlic at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. We planted 300 pounds of garlic last fall and have yielded over 1500 pounds of garlic! We will be supplying our
- [Harvest #11-A](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-11-a-2/) - Harvest Week #11 ASo sorry we didn't get last week's up, things were mighty hectic around here with people coming and going all over the place, but we're back. So....Sweet PeppersHot PeppersBeans--Purple or GreenEggplantPotatoes--still working on the German ButterballsRed TomatoesHeirloom TomatoesCherry TomatoesGarlicSummer Squash--Zucchinis or patty pans or yellow crook necksAren't you glad I didn't say
- [You're My Little Potato](https://redwiggler.org/youre-my-little-potato/) - This week we had a phenomenal potato harvest. We pulled up the 3 beds of potatoes that we'd planted under landscape fabric earlier this year, and ended up with a grand total of 700 pounds of German Butterballs. We planted 10 1/2 beds of potatoes this year and we have 5 1/2 beds to go.
- [The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Employee Giving Luncheon](https://redwiggler.org/the-harry-and-jeanette-weinberg-foundation-employee-giving-luncheon/) - Pictured: Jean Hochron, Jerry Dillon, Woody Woodroof, Amy Kleine and Jack DillonWe are pleased to announce that on July 21st Red Wiggler was presented with a $10,000 unsolicited contribution as a special "Employee Giving Grant" via Amy Kleine and The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation! Amy Kleine awarded our group last week during their Annual
- [We're back!! Harvest Week #9](https://redwiggler.org/were-back-harvest-week-9/) - We're back in CSA action and continuing to bring ya the good stuff!This week:BeetsBeansPeppersEggplantPotatoesHot PeppersRed TomatoesCherry TomatoesYeah for veggies!
- [FARM TOUR IS HERE!](https://redwiggler.org/farm-tour-is-here/) - It's the moment we've all been waiting for (Drum roll please!) It's the Montgomery County Farm Tour! Red Wiggler will be hosting an amazing open house for you, your friends, and all the friends of the farm. We hope that you will join us for freshly picked produce, local honey, wagon rides, baby bluebird spotting,
- [No CSA this Week--It's the Annual Montgomery County Farm Tour](https://redwiggler.org/no-csa-this-week-its-the-annual-montgomery-county-farm-tour/) - Howdy,Just in case you didn't get the message, there is NO CSA this week, we're prepping for the Annual Montgomery County Farm Tour. Red Wiggler will be open Saturday, July 25th from 10am-4pm offering farm based fun, fresh veggies and local honey for sale. Hope you can make it out for a visit!Here's the official
- [Harvest #8--NO Pick up next week!](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-8-no-pick-up-next-week-2/) - Hi All,Next week is the Annual Montgomery County Farm Tour and Red Wiggler will be closed for CSA pick up and open on Saturday, July 25th as a stop on the Farm Tour 10am-4pm.This weeks Worms Voice- our CSA newsletterFor this week's harvest:BeetsTurnipsGarlicSummer SquashCucumbersPotatoesPeppersEggplantRed Tomatoesand the ever lovely PYO and wildflowers! (Basil is available)
- [Head Lettuce Heading Out](https://redwiggler.org/head-lettuce-heading-out/) - Dear Friends,The time has come. Our lovely friend the head lettuce, is passing on to better things (like your salad bowl) and won't be back until the fall. We've really enjoyed the time we've got to spend with the head lettuce, and hope you've enjoyed the four glorious weeks it made it into your CSA
- [Harvest #7-A](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-7-a-2/) - Sorry for the delay, it's been busy around here...but isn't it always?What we've got for ya:This weeks Worms Voice- our CSA newsletterHead Lettuce (the last of it)TurnipsRadishesKohlrabiSpring OnionsChard OR KaleSummer Squash, which includes ZucchinisCucumbersGarlic--the first of many!!!Happy Eating! Yum!
- [Request for Share Pick up Switch](https://redwiggler.org/request-for-share-pick-up-switch/) - Our CSA member, Michele, is going to be out of town for two Saturday pick ups: August 8th and August 22nd. She is normally an alternate Saturday B share. She would like to switch for any day other than those, Saturdays and Wednesdays are both OK. Please email her directly if you would like to
- [Return of our slithering friend](https://redwiggler.org/return-of-our-slithering-friend/) - Guess which favorite buddy of ours left us a little present on the roof of the milk barn! Just our old pal, the black rat snake of previous post's fame. Do you see her shed skin flapping in the breeze by the old flower pot? She must have crawled up in the roof there where
- [Harvest #6-B](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-6-b-2/) - We're already into the 6th week of the CSA season. It's amazing for me to think that we're a 1/3 of the way into it.This weeks Worms Voice- our CSA newsletterThis week the fields are offering:Lettuce MixHead Lettuce--love it while it's here!Chard/KaleBeets and their GreensTurnips and their GreensRadishesKohlrabiSpring OnionsGarlic Scapes--this may be the last of
- [What the Fields are Offering for Week 5-A](https://redwiggler.org/what-the-fields-are-offering-for-week-5-a/) - Welcome to Week 5-A of the CSA! We're welcoming groups Arugula and Asparagus into the barn this week. We've been happy to offer you lots of lovely greens thus far, but it's starting to get warm, which means you will see them begin to trail off. In this week's share though, they are strongly represented!This
- [Harvest #4-B](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-4-b-2/) - Click here for this weeks Worms Voice Newsletter(and we've posted pdf's of the back issues with each harvest post too)It's starting to feel like Harvest Day = Rain Day. Ugh. It gets a little hard to motivate the crew to head out into the fields and slog through the mud and spend the next 4
- [Cluck Cluck!](https://redwiggler.org/cluck-cluck/) - As you may have seen on our facebook page, we're thinking about getting chickens here on the farm. Well, really, we're planning on getting chickens, but right now we're in that lovely stage where we're dreaming big about what our chicken operation could look like. There are a lot of possibilities, and we're pretty excited
- [A Special Visitor](https://redwiggler.org/a-special-visitor/) - Just as I finished posting our harvest for this week, I heard a little rustling from the shelves where we keep some of our seeds. I thought it might be a mouse that had somehow defied gravity and climbed to the top of the bookcase to snack on the kale seeds, but no, turned out
- [What's Fresh for Week 3-A](https://redwiggler.org/whats-fresh-for-week-3-a/) - Welcome to Week Three of the CSA! This is an A week, which means groups Arugula (Wednesday) and Asparagus (Saturday) are picking up.This week in your share you'll find:Spring OnionsEaster Egg RadishesArugulaLettuce MixGarlic ScapesYour choice of Collards, Kale, or Swiss Chardlink to Worms Voice CSA newsletterNasturtiumsPronounced nuh-STER-shuhm, this delightful and completely edible flower can be
- [Baltimore Checkerspot Habitat Restoration](https://redwiggler.org/baltimore-checkerspot-habitat-restoration/) - This week an excellent group of volunteers came and helped with a wetland habitat restoration project in the wetlands abutting the farm. Led by Denise Gibbs, a MNCPPC Naturalist and local authority on the Baltimore Checkerspot, the group helped execute a project designed to encourage the reproduction of the Baltimore Checkerspot Butterfly, the Maryland State
- [The Worm's Voice, Week 2B](https://redwiggler.org/the-worms-voice-week-2b/) - Recipes from The Worm's Voice for this week. Enjoy!Click here for a PDF of this week's newsletterGarlic Scape Pesto from MaryJane Butters¼ pound (8-10) garlic scapes 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese½ cup olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice1. Puree garlic scapes and olive oil in a blender or food processor or blender until smooth.2.
- [Harvest 2-B](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-2-b/) - Michelle, will add more fun here in a moment. But for those anxious to know what's coming your way this week. Here's what we got:Baby Collards or KaleSalad MixSpinachRadishesSpring OnionsGarlic ScapesButler's StrawberriesSurprise Bonus to be revealed at pick up!
- [A great spring picture!](https://redwiggler.org/a-great-spring-picture/) - a GREAT spring picture of everyone- a little damp and a lot happy! We love garlic scapes!
- [Bluebird Report](https://redwiggler.org/bluebird-report/) - Red Wiggler Bluebird Report at Ovid Haven Wells Park:16 of our 30 Bluebird boxes are now occupied. Red Wiggler has already fledged 20 young Bluebirds out of 4 nests. Currently twelve boxes have tree swallow nests-nine with eggs (a total of 34 eggs!) and 3 with babies (11 newborns). Two boxes have bluebird nests-one with
- [The Worm's Voice Week 1A](https://redwiggler.org/the-worms-voice-week-1a/) - The Worm's Voice is the weekly newsletter that is available to our CSA customers when they come to pick up their shares. The content from the newsletter will be posted here each week. Check back often for new recipes. Enjoy! click here for pdf versionWelcome to the Season!Welcome to Red Wiggler’s 2009 CSA season! We
- [Here We Come!](https://redwiggler.org/here-we-come/) - Wow, what a day! We spent all morning in the pouring rain harvesting for the first CSA pick up. We froze our fingers in the Collards, found a bird's egg nested in the Easter Egg Radishes, and spotted a snapping turtle mosying along the barn. We were a little nervous at first that we weren't
- [Goodbye Barbara!](https://redwiggler.org/goodbye-barbara/) - Today was an emotional day here on the farm. We said farewell to Barbara Hittle, who retired today after more than 44 years of working with adults with developmental disabilities. For almost 30 of those years she has worked as a job coach with the ARC of Montgomery County and 14 of those she spent
- [CSA Muffin Luck this Saturday!](https://redwiggler.org/csa-muffin-luck-this-saturday/) - The start of the CSA season is right around the corner, and here on the farm we're getting revved up for this Saturday's season kick-off event, the Muffin Luck. Muffin Luck is a great chance for old CSA members to reconnect and for new CSA members to meet their farmers, get to know Red Wiggler,
- [Bluebird Babies!](https://redwiggler.org/bluebird-babies/) - This spring has been an amazing time for bird watching. We've had tons of sightings on the farm of a variety of different birds. The 10 or so bluebird boxes that we've had on the property turned out to not be enough for all the couples looking for nests, and so we just put up
- [Invading Invasives](https://redwiggler.org/invading-invasives/) - You've probably heard about invasive, non-native species in the news. Sometimes they're animals--like the Zebra Mussels that take over freshwater shellfish habitat from native species, and the introduced species of weasels that decimated the New Zealand bird population. Sometimes they're plants, like Kudzu, which conquered the South, and Mile-a-Minute that can grow up to 6
- [Water Water Everywhere](https://redwiggler.org/water-water-everywhere/) - It's raining! And we're stuck inside, so it seemed like a good time to write a post about water, irrigation to be precise. Spring is the time for setting up irrigation for the rest of the season, and we've been doing our best to get all our hoses in a line so none of the
- [Here Come the Tomatoes](https://redwiggler.org/here-come-the-tomatoes/) - Today is another beautiful and HOT day! Yesterday it was well into the 90's and today is pushing 90 as well. We got a lot done this morning though: we planted tomatoes, watered the pick your own flowers, and hooped and covered the tomatoes with fabric. Hopefully the fabric will serve to scare off any
- [It's a-buzz around here](https://redwiggler.org/its-a-buzz-around-here/) - Today, as I zipped by the beehives on the golf cart I noticed that the bees were very active--in fact, the most activity I've seen yet this year. And like the bees, we here (the people) are very busy. The rain put a little hitch in our stride the past couple of days, but we
- [Tending To Tomorrow's Tinctures (and Appetizers!)](https://redwiggler.org/tending-to-tomorrows-tinctures-and-appetizers/) - Today we took a big step towards summer's tomato and garlic salads--by weeding the garlic and planting tomatoes. Last season we had saved seeds from some of our heirloom tomato varieties, and today we planted eleven flats of tomatoes, using a good bit of those Red Wiggler seeds. The great thing about keeping seeds from
- [The Potatoes Have Left the Building](https://redwiggler.org/the-potatoes-have-left-the-building/) - On Thursday we successfully planted our 250 pounds of potatoes! The wind died down and we were able to get them all into the ground. We ended up planting three rows under the landscape fabric and about five rows in regular hills.Come July we're looking forward to harvesting several different varieties: German Butterballs, Red Norlands,
- [Seeking Summer Interns](https://redwiggler.org/seeking-summer-interns/) - In the interest of sharing what we know and hopefully attracting more wonderful people to the farm, we are launching a Summer Farm Internship with two openings.The position description follows, and if you know anyone who might be interested, please pass this along or direct them to the idealist.org website, where the listing is also
- [Call for Potato Recipes](https://redwiggler.org/call-for-potato-recipes/) - When I'm planting seeds in the spring I like to think about how delicious those plants will be to eat in the summer. In honor of the potatoes that we're planting tomorrow, I'm looking for some inspiration for some scrumptious potato dishes to put in our CSA newsletter come harvest time. If you have any
- [Potatoes in the Snow](https://redwiggler.org/potatoes-in-the-snow/) - Today our big goal was to plant the 250 pounds of potatoes that we have in the barn. The weather turned out to have other plans for us, but we did manage to take a step in the right direction. This morning we used the tractor to create some small hills, and used some serious
- [Who Says It's Too Cold?](https://redwiggler.org/who-says-its-too-cold/) - Today was another chilly day on the farm, so we mostly focused on greenhouse work, planting our first round of tomatoes for starts later in the season. Last week though was a big week out in the fields. Despite the cold weather we planted 75 lbs of onions and 10 lbs of snap peas--quite the
- [Plugging In the Fields](https://redwiggler.org/plugging-in-the-fields/) - Dear Farm Friends, You may have noticed Red Wiggler's blog undergoing a few unusual transformations in the past week or so. Here on the farm, we're trying to become a little more tech-brilliant and make our blog more beautiful, more exciting, and easier to use. We must admit, though we're pretty darn good at hooking
- [2009 Season Calendar](https://redwiggler.org/2009-season-calendar/)
- [I'd like to buy some tractor seeds](https://redwiggler.org/id-like-to-buy-some-tractor-seeds/) - Today more seeds went in in our little green house and some tiny snapdragons poked their heads out of the potting soil. Later Adrienne and Michelle wrangled with the tractor. If only we could grow our own replacement parts!
- [Job Opening With Red Wiggler!](https://redwiggler.org/job-opening-with-red-wiggler/) - Dear All,One of our Growers' well-loved job coaches is retiring, and now the ARC of Montgomery County http://www.arcmontmd.org searching for someone to fill her big shoes. The job coach would provide employment support to a small crew of adults with developmental disabilities who are employed with Red Wiggler Community Farm. Though the job coach would
- [Greenhouse Work](https://redwiggler.org/greenhouse-work/) - Planting some flower seeds to get a jump on the season.Last week our water was a little tied up, so we tried to improvise a bit.
- ["Greenhouse" up and running](https://redwiggler.org/greenhouse-up-and-running/) - We put together our "greenhouse" yesterday and will start planting on Monday. We'll start with the plants that take the most time and care: celeriac and numerous flowers. Soon, we'll begin working the ground outside to plant onions, peas, and potatoes. Spring is a-coming!
- [Bee Mine](https://redwiggler.org/bee-mine/) - We got a Valentine today in the mail! How great is that?!
- [2009 CSA Lottery Complete](https://redwiggler.org/2009-csa-lottery-complete/) - We held our 2009 CSA lottery yesterday. There were 44 applications for 34 spots. As I write this Adrienne is contacting the lucky 34 lottery winners. Last season we had an 89% return rate from 2008 to 2009. We are excited this year to have 2 new acres open up for expansion. And so today
- [2009 CSA Lottery Open](https://redwiggler.org/2009-csa-lottery-open/) - While our return rate for CSA customers is 89% from our 2008 customers we are expanding the program and we have about 30 shares to open to the general public for the 2009 season. This year in hopes of fairness, we are holding a lottery on Thursday January 22nd with all submitted applications and $50
- [Customer Testimonials](https://redwiggler.org/customer-testimonials/) - It's great when someone says nice things about you. It always is. Here's what some of our customers have said about us."The season was a total success for us......excellent quality, quantity and variety. The weekly trips to the farm are also a bonus.............it's a little oasis. The CSA has definitely broadened our vegetable experience and
- [Red Wiggler CSA shares open to the public!](https://redwiggler.org/red-wiggler-csa-shares-open-to-the-public/) - Merry Greetings to All,We're excited to post that roughly 30 shares in our 2009 CSA season are open to the public!We've had a return rate close to 75% from our 2008 customers and thus have about 30 shares to open to the general public for the 2009 season. This year in hopes of fairness, we
- [Winter Arrives at Red Wiggler](https://redwiggler.org/winter-arrives-at-red-wiggler/) - Our 26 week regular and extended CSA harvest season is now over and we are beginning to reflect on our 2008 growing season. Some of the growers will be on the farm in December as we glean the remaining turnips and collards for Manna Food Center. Volunteers are already lined up to make those deliverys.
- [Last of the Last--Extended Week #5](https://redwiggler.org/last-of-the-last-extended-week-5/) - Dang, it's freezing out here today! My fingers have been numb pretty much all day long. I really appreciate that this is the last harvest of the year. I hope you do too, or maybe a little sad to see the veggies go away, but excited about the possibilities of a new 2009 season.Here's what
- [Extended Season Harvest #4](https://redwiggler.org/extended-season-harvest-4/) - Hello!We had the day off yesterday to observe Veteran's Day, so all the harvesting was done this morning making your veggies extra fresh this afternoon.It's hard to imagine that we've got just one more week left of extended season! At times, it's gone by so fast and yet, I'm truly ready for a good bout
- [Extended Harvest #3 2008](https://redwiggler.org/extended-harvest-3-2008/) - Wow, what excitement last night. I hope you all got a chance to vote yesterday. I hope that our new Farmer-in-Chief sets the tone for some exciting trends for agriculture in America. But, this farmer brings you the harvest today, which includes the following:ArugulaBraising MixKale/Collards/ChardTurnipsRadishesPeppersEggplantsHot PeppersKohlrabi &/or bok choyWinter squash or pie pumkin-adrienne
- [Extended Week #2](https://redwiggler.org/extended-week-2-2/) - Folks,It's been an extremely cold last couple of days for us here at the farm. So bear with us as most of the vegetables have NOT been washed, because it seems cruel to ask people to get their hands wet using cold water on a very cold, windy day.Nonetheless, we have vegetables for you, and
- [Extended Season 2008 Begins!](https://redwiggler.org/extended-season-2008-begins/) - Hi Folks,Well, the predicted frost finally came Monday morning and destroyed the basil--summer is officially officially over. However, we've got a great selection of parsley, dill and cilantro. Some of the flowers have held up too, but not all.For veggies we have:Lettuce MixBok ChoySwiss ChardKaleTurnipsRadishesBeet Greens with Baby beetsPeppersEggplantsHot PeppersPumpkinsWinter SquashGreen Tomatoes**and perhaps, a few
- [Harvest #18--The last one](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-18-the-last-one/) - As always, we want to say THANK YOU!! for your support and patronage this 2008 CSA season.Please fill up on herbs for the winter. Dry them out and store them in glass jars for later use. The dill and cilantro are back and one should definitely enjoy them. I make a mean cilantro pesto with
- [Harvest #17-A](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-17-a/) - We've got just two weeks left of the regular season. For those of you deeply concerned about signing up for the 2009 season, current members have the right of first refusal and $50 will hold your spot. The fine details about the 2009 season have not been ironed out yet, but will be shortly.ALSO, sooner
- [Harvest #16-B and notes](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-16-b-and-notes/) - We spent Monday spreading compost and manure to prep our beds for next year's garlic planting that will happen in a month's time.We have 3 more weeks of the CSA season. This week we have a great abundance, which includes:BeetsRadishesBaby CollardsPac ChoiArugulaSweet PeppersHot PeppersEggplantCherry TomatoesRed TomatoesHeirloom TomatoesGarlic*** Maybes: Beans, okra, carrots or Turnips***-adrienne
- [Annual Harvest Supper was a success](https://redwiggler.org/annual-harvest-supper-was-a-success/) - Tropical Storm Hannah arrived the morning of Red Wiggler's long-planned annual fund-raising event. Possible disaster was averted with a one-day postponement that allowed us to have a beautiful and successful event. Sept. 7 brought mild weather and a sunny day for the supper under the big tent and a busy auction scene in the barn.
- [Week 15-A Harvest](https://redwiggler.org/week-15-a-harvest/) - Our pollination for your crops provided by Naked Bee - We have also been selling honey extracted from the hives here at Red Wiggler - They even made up a special Red Wiggler Reserve label- We are selling them directly to CSA members during regular pick ups while supplies last-This week is an "A" week,
- [Week 14-B Harvest](https://redwiggler.org/week-14-b-harvest/) - The Red Wiggler Team earned more than a dozen awards last week at theDamascus Community Fair!This week we're back at it and will be for another 4 more weeks. This is a B week for all you alternate shares. Here's a glimpse of what we got going:Summer Squash and/or CucumbersEggplantGarlicSweet PeppersHot PeppersCherry TomatoesRed TomatoesHeirloom TomatoesBeetsChard
- [In the event you can't make it today-](https://redwiggler.org/in-the-event-you-cant-make-it-today/) - Red Wiggler 2008 Annual Harvest Supper and Silent Auctionis re-scheduled for today, Sunday September 7th 4pm - 8pm due to Tropical Storm Hannah.We understand that the change of date means that not everyone can attend. Please let us know if you will not be able to make it on Sunday so we can have an
- [NO CSA this week--Annual Supper and Silent Auction](https://redwiggler.org/no-csa-this-week-annual-supper-and-silent-auction/) - Folks,There is NO CSA pick up this week! Please DO NOT come to the farm expecting vegetables at your regular time. We are taking the week to celebrate the year and FUN(d)raise.See you next week. FYI, it's a B-week next week.Ciao,adrienne
- [Harvest 13-A](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-13-a/) - Sorry to the avid blog watchers and menu planners, the week has gotten away from me and here it is 2 o'clock Wednesday and not yet a blog posting in sight. Very Sorry.Here's what we've got this week:Summer SquashSweet PeppersHot PeppersGarlicBeansCarrotsPears--from a neighbor's yardRed TomatoesHeirloom TomatoesCherry TomatoesIt is again imperative that everyone knows that there
- [Harvest 12-B](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-12-b/) - Hello Red Wiggler Fans,Coming to you this week from the fields are a few more delicious veggies for you to make incredible "local" meals from.Garlic-2 bulbsRed TomatoesCherry TomatoesHeirloom TomatoesGreen Beans--Sorry, only a 1/2# eachEggplantHot PeppersSweet PeppersSummer Squash**There's a lull between cucumber plantings, so none this week or next, but perhaps the following week.As our grower
- [Ovid Hazen Wells Park Origins](https://redwiggler.org/ovid-hazen-wells-park-origins/) - They had no children, and this fact led, in 1956, to Ovid Hazen Wells and Hallie Ausmus Wells making a momentous decision which affects us all today.They clearly loved the State of Maryland, the open landscapes of Montgomery County and the charm of farming life. They both seemed to be visionaries of their time desiring
- [Harvest 11-A](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-11-a/) - This is what we have for this week:EggplantSweet PeppersHot PeppersSummer SquashCucumbersRed TomatoesHeirloom TomatoesCherry TomatoesGarlic** For those who are interested in MORE tomatoes, we have "seconds" for sale.
- [Harvest 10-B](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-10-b/) - It's a "B" week for all you confused Alternate CSA-ers.Here's a what we have for you this week:Hot Peppers--Stuff those Hungarian Hot Waxes!Sweet PeppersGarlicSummer SquashCucumbersCherry TomatoesRed TomatoesHeirloom tomatoesBeans* and perhaps a few surprises too!Enjoy!
- [Harvest 9-A](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-9-a/) - Well, we are back with a vengeance, bringing you the start of the tomato gluttony. Enjoy them!! Yeah!Summer SquashCucumbersHot PeppersSweet PeppersGarlicCherry TomatoesRed TomatoesBeansEggplantMelons
- [Farm Tour this week!](https://redwiggler.org/farm-tour-this-week/) - There is no CSA pick up this week. We'll be open Saturday from 10-3 for the Annual Montgomery County Farm Tour. We're open to the public!See you then.
- [Harvest 8-B](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-8-b/) - We're continuing to transition to summer, warm weather crops. Here's what we got for you this week:BeetsSummer Squash (this includes zucchinis)CucumbersSweet PeppersHot PeppersBeans--they're purple this weekGarlic**Don't forget to join Liz for scarecrow making party!
- [Harvest 7-A](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-7-a/) - Hope your 4th of July holiday was blissful and y'all enjoyed yourselves. This week is a transition week for us in the harvest realm. No more cut greens until the fall. PYO is gorgeous, take advantage.BeetsKale or Chard or CollardsTurnipsSpring OnionsSummer SquashCucumbersPotatoesButler's BlueberriesHot Peppers--Hungarian Hot Wax
- [Harvest #6-B](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-6-b/) - Exciting developments in the PYO this week. . . the flowers look gorgeous!!!! Argostemma (aka Corn Cockle), snapdragons, clarkia, calendula, sweet peas, zinnias, statice, salvia, strawflowers, bee balm, gaillardia, and Gladiolus (only one stem please), all are in bloom and are very, very lovely. Plus, the basil is ready for picking. Liz, Michelle, or myself
- [Harvest #5 -A](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-5-a/) - Coming to you in this week's harvest:Kale &/or ChardTurnipsRadishesSpring OnionsGarlic ScapesSalad Mix or LettuceSummer Squash-it's starts out slow, but will have plenty for you soon!Butler's Blueberries-adrienne
- [Harvest #4-B](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-4-b/) - Hello Folks,This is an important note, regarding the down county water main break---We have not, NOT, washed or cleaned any of the vegetables for Wednesday's pick up, because of the possible water contamination issue. Thus, you will be advised to wash them properly at your own homes. The washing/un-washing of vegetables for Saturday's pick up
- [Harvest #3-A](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-3-a/) - TurnipsRadishesMore Garlic Scapes!!Spring OnionsBaby Collards or Chard SpinachBraising Mix or Arugula PeasButler's StrawberriesJust a reminder that you should enjoy some Cilantro, Dill, Oregano and Thyme from the PYO. I made some amazing cilantro pesto last weekend. Yum! The more you pick you now, the more there will be for later. So enjoy it now!-adrienne
- [Harvest #2](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-2/) - Butler's StrawberriesGarlic ScapesSpring OnionsRadishesBaby Kale BunchesGreens-of some sortNew to the PYO this week: Cilantro, Dill, Yarrow flowers and Gaillardia flowers. Be prepared to grab some Lovage, as I've added a few recipes to the Newsletter.
- [Harvest #1 2008!!!](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-1-2008/) - Hello all,Here's the first harvest of the 2008 season. Remember we start slow (small) and work up to an overflowing bounty.Spring OnionsBaby Turnips or RadishesTurnip GreensButler's StrawberriesBraising Mix or Salad Mix*Remember options aren't set in stone and are subject to change.Enjoy!-adriennep.s. IN THE PYO: Oregano,Chives, Thyme, Lovage, Sage, Marjoram, Mint, Irises, Lemon Balm, Bachelor’s Buttons,
- [Muddy Pepper Planting](https://redwiggler.org/muddy-pepper-planting/) - We planted peppers today and we were a muddy, muddy mess when we finished, but we finished just in time for lunch.
- [CSA Orientation Muffin Luck: May 17th 10am](https://redwiggler.org/csa-orientation-muffin-luck-may-17th-10am/) - Red Wiggler Community Farm CSA Welcome the Season! Join us Saturday, May 17, 2008 10 am – 12 noon Find out what’s happening at Red Wiggler this summer season! Learn about… v Composting - at home and for Red Wiggler v PYO – Pick Yur Own garden v Volunteering at the Red Wiggler Community Farm
- [Spring Planting](https://redwiggler.org/spring-planting-2/) - Here Adrienne and Craig are planting vegetable seeds in flats which are grown under lights till they get "moved on" to our gardens after the last frost- our last average frost date is generally considered to be about the time of Mothers Day in May. Earlier this week the growers and staff planted 4 Paw
- [Some work around the farm](https://redwiggler.org/some-work-around-the-farm/) - We moved some trees around the other day that had been donated to us last fall. We're going to plant them to help create a windbreak/hedgerow. Most of the cooler weather at the farm comes off the hill to the northwest.Next on our list is to put up the new section of our deer fence
- [Johnny's Selected Seeds delivers again!](https://redwiggler.org/johnnys-selected-seeds-delivers-again/) - THANKS JOHNNY'S!Johnny's Selected Seeds has AGAIN donated a healthy dose of seeds to Red Wiggler this year. We deeply and truly appreciate the donation from Johnny's, a small employee owned seed company based in Maine. Johnny's has very high quality seeds, tools and merchandise for both the bigger commercial growers and also for the smaller
- [A freshly turned compost pile](https://redwiggler.org/a-freshly-turned-compost-pile/) - Woody turned the compost this morning. You can even see the heat rising from the pile. Mmm, goodness.
- [A composting we will go. . .](https://redwiggler.org/a-composting-we-will-go/) - Many ask what we do during the winter, and yes, we slow down a bit but we stay busy. One of our big tasks this winter is collecting food waste from our local Whole Foods Market to take back to the farm and add to our growing compost pile. By growing our compost pile, we
- [Solar House Photos](https://redwiggler.org/solar-house-photos/) - Photo of UMD solar house donated to Red Wiggler after the 2005 Solar Decathlon. Yesterday (01/23/08) The 51 panel array was hooked up for the first time since October 2005. We are using the original Outback inverter with a gel battery back of 4 for now. We hope to be "grid tied" by Easter pending
- [2008 CSA Sold Out](https://redwiggler.org/2008-csa-sold-out/) - There were 10 cars lined up in from of the driveway when we arrived at 9am on opening day for new CSA customers- and we were sold out by noon. We are examining how we can thoughtfully grow to meet this demand in a scale that is appropriate to our mission activities. We will keep
- [Eagle Sighting !](https://redwiggler.org/eagle-sighting/) - We saw a Bald Eagle today! It was hanging out near our wetlands behind the office. We went to investigate the spot and found a deer carcass. This picture is us standing out in the wetlands.
- [2008 CSA options](https://redwiggler.org/2008-csa-options/) - Next Tuesday (the day after MLK day) we will open up our 2008 CSA to the general public. As of now, we only have 4 spots of Regular Wednesday CSA and 17 spots (9 B-weeks; 8 A-weeks) of Alternate Week Wednesday CSA shares available. There are NO Saturday shares available. The spots are filled first
- [End of the Season](https://redwiggler.org/end-of-the-season/) - Our last day as a full crew, until next year.Thanks!
- [Last Harvest of the Extended Season](https://redwiggler.org/last-harvest-of-the-extended-season/) - It's the last of the extended season harvest. Hope you enjoyed the season.GarlicPeppersHot PeppersEggplant OR Winter SquashRadishesTurnipsBeetsBeet GreensSwiss ChardPotatoesand a few grab box items: baby carrots, broccoli, green tomatoes-adrienne
- [Solar House Foundation Walls Go Up](https://redwiggler.org/solar-house-foundation-walls-go-up/) - The block foundation walls went up this week. Special thanks to Whitney, Baily, Cox and Magnani engineers Dick Magnani and Rob Murray for designing the foundation pro-bono and providing on site support during construction this week. Rob was the 2005 Solar House Project Manager. He and the others on the 05 UMD Solar House team
- [Extended Season 3rd Harvest and Mulching Garlic](https://redwiggler.org/extended-season-3rd-harvest-and-mulching-garlic/) - In addition to continuing with our "extended season" harvests the growers have finished planting next years garlic crop. This week they are mulching the garlic with straw generously donated to us by Jean Phillips of Phillips Farm. Thanks Jean!A chilly, windy third week of the extended season but we still have lots of fall crops.Here
- [Solar House Footer Pour!!!!](https://redwiggler.org/solar-house-footer-pour/) - Today workers were pouring concrete footers for the Solar House. Next week they will be working on the block work for the foundation.
- [Extended Season 2nd Harvest & our First Autumn Frost](https://redwiggler.org/extended-season-2nd-harvest-our-first-autumn-frost/) - Here is a photo of our post harvest routine today. Also we should note that over the past two nights we have experienced our first hard frosts of the fall season. These frosts killed off our basil, pepper plants, eggplant and the last of the tomatoes. Recognizing the coming frosts the growers harvested all our
- [Solar House Ground Breaking !!!](https://redwiggler.org/solar-house-ground-breaking/) - I am happy to post these pictures of last weeks Solar House ground breaking activities. Workers were installing the sediment control fence. They should be digging the foundation and installing the gravel driveway this week! We'll post images weekly that will illustrate our progress. We are grateful to the University of Maryland 2005 Solar Decathlon
- [Extended Season 1st Harvest & garlic planting](https://redwiggler.org/extended-season-1st-harvest-garlic-planting/) - Here the growers, with the help of "service learning" volunteersare planting the 2008 garlic cropThe extended season begins, tomorrow, October 24th.Here's what the harvest looks like:beets & their greensturnips & their greensradishestomatoespepperseggplanthot pepperssalad mixgarlicA winter squashokrabroccoliThe PYO is open and there are PLENTY of flowers and herbs to harvest for your home!There are a few
- [Week #18--The Last Hurrah!](https://redwiggler.org/week-18-the-last-hurrah/) - Here's a picture of us sorting tomatoes in OCTOBER! Crazy that we still have them, but we won't deny that they're still great. So on an endnote of the last harvest, here's the list:Apples (from a neighbor's yard-not pretty, but good for baking and eating too)GarlicEggplantGreen TomatoesRed TomatoesHeirloom TomatoesSweet PeppersHot PeppersA Winter SquashA Pumpkinbag of
- [Week 17 News and Notes](https://redwiggler.org/week-17-news-and-notes/) - We've begun the process of removing the oldest of our tomatoes in preparation of the incoming fall garlic planting.Reminder!! There are 2 weeks (including this week) left of our regular season CSA. The extended season starts October 24th.In celebration of another season, our 12th, passing we invite you to join us for a Muffin-luck on
- [Week #16 and Notes](https://redwiggler.org/week-16-and-notes/) - Loran, Tyler, Adrienne and David goofing for a picture by JerryOops, I guess we didn't get published last week when I was gone. So here's this week's news, notes, and harvest list.This week marks Loran's last week with us this year. Please take a moment to offer your thanks to him for all his hard
- [Harvest Week #14 and New RW Merchandise](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-week-14-and-new-rw-merchandise/) - Here's a quick look at the barn on Auction night!We're back from a week off attending to the Annual Supper and Silent Auction. It was a great success. Thanks to all who helped out!Harvest:Cherry TomatoesRed and Pink TomatoesHeirloom TomatoesHot PeppersSweet PeppersEggplantApplesArugulaAlso, we have new Red Wiggler Merchandise for sale!T-shirts in 3 colors: Green, Brown, &
- [Harvest #13](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-13/) - There is NO pick up next week due to the Annual Supper and Silent Auction!PearsPotatoesHot PeppersSweet Pepperstomatoessummer squashzucchinibeetsbeans-adrienne
- [Week #12 Harvest and Newsletter](https://redwiggler.org/week-12-harvest-and-newsletter/) - Hello!**Please note that the lower cherry tomatoes are now open for pick-your-own. If you would like more than what we've already picked for you, please help yourself. They are located just to the left/west of the PYO patch and start in the row above the hot peppers. Enjoy!Pears--from a local neighboreggplanthot pepperssweet pepperspotatoesbeanstomatoescherry tomatoeszucchinissummer squashokra
- [Week 11 Harvest](https://redwiggler.org/week-11-harvest/) - Have you seen our new electric golf cart and trailer rolling around? It's a great new addition to the farm for hauling produce out of the fields. Yeah!Yellow Wax BeansGarlicEggplantHot PeppersSweet PeppersHeirloomsRed and Pink TomatoesCherry TomatoesTomatillosCucumbersSummer SquashZucchiniand a few okra for the hardcore!-adrienneThis weeks CSA newsletter
- [A steamy hot WEEK #10](https://redwiggler.org/a-steamy-hot-week-10/) - Hazy, HOT and humid is tomato season in all its' abundance this season! We are grateful to have an adequate irrigation system that allows us to grow these ripe, nutritious wonders of the world.Tomatoes-red-pink-heirlooms-cherriesCucumbersSummer SquashZucchiniEggplantSweet PeppersHOT Peppers!*which many cultures believe that when you eat hot peppers they actually cool you down!TomatillosGarlic-adrienneThis weeks CSA newsletter
- [Harvest #9--We're back!](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-9-were-back/) - We're back after ARTFARM and rolling in the tomatoes. Get out your canning supplies because we've got 'em here for you.Red TomatoesHeirloom TomatoesCherry TomatoesGarlicEggplantSweet PeppersHot PeppersCucumbersSummer SquashZucchini-adrienneThis weeks newsletter link
- [No CSA this Week--It's ARTFARM!](https://redwiggler.org/no-csa-this-week-its-artfarm/) - Join us this week for ARTFARM!Here at Red Wiggler from 10am--4pm. There will be music, storytelling by a nationally recognized storyteller, art of various mediums, and Red Wiggler produce!
- [Harvest #8--NO Pick up next week!](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-8-no-pick-up-next-week/) - CucumbersSummer SquashZucchiniTurnipsSweet PeppersHot PeppersCherry TomatoesSwiss ChardRed Tomatoes-adrienne*David and our plethora of cukes!Reminder, next week there is NO pick up due to ARTFARM! Please consider joining us on Saturday, July 28th 10am-4pm for a wonderful event.
- [Week # 7 and Newsletter](https://redwiggler.org/week-7-and-newsletter/) - It's hot out here now, but hopefully by the time you come to get your veggies it'll have cooled down. The photo above is of the growers rolling out straw as a natural mulch for our next planting of summer squash.Cucumbers!!Summer SquashZucchiniSwiss ChardSweet PeppersHot PeppersRadishesCherry Tomatoes!click here for this weeks CSA member newsletter-adrienne
- [Harvest #6 and Newsletter](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-6-and-newsletter/) - Swiss ChardTurnipsSummer SquashZucchiniCucumbersSweet PeppersHot PeppersBeetsGarlicButler's BlueberriesClick here for this weeks CSA member newsletter**Remember Wednesday's pick is moved to Tuesday in observance of the 4th of July holiday.-adrienne
- [Harvest #5 and Newsletter / Recipes](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-5-and-newsletter-recipes/) - ArugulaSwiss ChardSpring OnionsButler's BlueberriesGarlic ScapesKohlrabiSummer SquashZucchiniTurnipsRadishesclick here to see this weeks CSA newsletter-adrienne
- [Harvest # 4 and Newsletter](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-4-and-newsletter/) - Kale OR CollardsArugulaSwiss ChardSalad Mix. . .it's nearing the endTurnipsRadishesBeetsButler's BlueberriesSummer Squashclick here for this weeks CSA member newsletter-adrienne
- [Harvest #3 and Newsletter](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-3-and-newsletter/) - This week it's a choice of either or's.TurnipsRadishesSalad MixSpring OnionsGarlic ScapesKale OR CollardsBraising Mix OR Arugulaclick here for this weeks CSA member newsletterSee you later this week.-adrienne
- [Harvest #2 and Newsletter](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-2-and-newsletter/) - This week's pick up:Garlic ScapesArugulaHakurei TurnipsSwiss ChardSpring OnionsButler's Strawberriesclick here for this weeks member newsletter-adrienne
- [First CSA pick up of the 2007 season! and Newsletter](https://redwiggler.org/first-csa-pick-up-of-the-2007-season-and-newsletter/) - I'm nervous; I'm always nervous for this first pick up. Later on it gets easier but this first one always gets me nervous. To add to my nervousness is that our spring weather hasn't been totally cooperative--very cold and little rain. We've always come through, but. . . .So here's what we have for you
- [A Gaggle of Goodness](https://redwiggler.org/a-gaggle-of-goodness/) - Hey! It's a picture of us after a hard morning of planting! We just put in hot peppers, basil, and cherry tomatoes. We'll have to wait a few months before harvesting them, but they're on their way to being productive plants/food.In other news, Saturday, May 19th is scheduled as our "Welcome the 2007 Farm Season
- [Seedlings Ready for Planting](https://redwiggler.org/seedlings-ready-for-planting/) - The growers have been working this week to ready our plants for setting out in the fields. We hope to begin transplanting flowers by the end of the week and we may be able to get our early tomatoes in the ground as early as next week!The above photo is of our growers laying out
- [A cold stretch slows us down, but . . .](https://redwiggler.org/a-cold-stretch-slows-us-down-but/) - . . .that doesn't keep us from going. We've been doing a bit of farm maintence. Tree and brush pruning; rock removal; barn cleaning, etc.We're waiting for the sun to come out and dry out the soil. Hopefully, the seeds that are in the ground now are just waiting for some sunshine to come along
- [Bluebirds Abound](https://redwiggler.org/bluebirds-abound/) - All this past week our crew of growers sited numerous couples of Eastern Bluebirds scoping out nesting sites on the farm. We are all hoping they will choose our location to settle and make baby bluebirds this spring. We are working closly with Park Naturalist, Denise Gibbs, to provide habitat for these very personable creatures.
- [Spring is Here!!!](https://redwiggler.org/spring-is-here/) - The growers spent some time this week in the 60 degree weather cleaning and sharpening our hand tools. Once the ground warmed up our Field Manager was able to begin discing our early planting fields. Dispite a warm winter we have found the early spring to be quite cold and wet. Thus, we feel our
- [CSA Winter Meeting](https://redwiggler.org/csa-winter-meeting/) - Our CSA focus meeting was a success. Thanks for those who came. Here's a picture of part of the crowd.We spoke at length about various factors, including:* the usefulness of the blog.* communicating more human interest stories about the farm.* getting more recipes dispersed to members* how to get members to bring their compost to
- [2007 CSA Season SOLD OUT in 24 hours!](https://redwiggler.org/2007-csa-season-sold-out-in-24-hours/) - We are humbled by the quick response by folks who were waiting patiently to download their CSA commitment form at get it in asap. One person overnighted her form and others hand delivered. It is logical for us to assume that some out there may be asking the following question:Why do you limit CSA Membership?We
- [2007 CSA open to a limited number of new customers](https://redwiggler.org/2007-csa-open-to-a-limited-number-of-new-customers/) - We are please to open our Community Supported Agriculture program up to new customers begining today. At this time over 80% of the 2006 participating members have re-joined leaving only a hand full of spaces open for new applicants. If you are interested in joining please look over our CSA page on our regular web
- [Shannon Varley Transitions](https://redwiggler.org/shannon-varley-transitions/) - Five years ago this January, I pulled into Frederick with a U-Haul and moved into my first apartment to take my first “real” salaried job after graduate school…I recall that my first weeks of work at Red Wiggler coincided with one of the bigger snow storms in recent MD history….(we haven’t even had a month
- [Sampling the Soil](https://redwiggler.org/sampling-the-soil/) - We took the opportunity of the nice weather to go out and collect soil samples from our fields today. Soil testing is at the heart of of our strategy to build healthy soil where our plants can thrive. When plants grow in healthy soil they are better equipped to fend off pests and disease. In
- [Still Harvesting!](https://redwiggler.org/still-harvesting/) - Hakurei Turnips still fresh and heathy!Thanks to Johnnys Selected Seeds for donating all our seeds in 2006!I am happy to report that our team of growers has proven that we are able to extend our growing season beyond Thanksgiving this year! The crew has been harvesting chard, turnips, kale, beets and arugula all this week.
- [Last Extended Season Harvest #4](https://redwiggler.org/last-extended-season-harvest-4/) - We have been working hard to get our garlic planted. This photo shows our crew hand planting some of the 275 pounds of seed garlic (cloves of the larger garlic bulbs get planted). We are expanding our garlic patch so that we can meet the increased demand for high quality garlic- and this is a
- [Harvest for Extended Week #3](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-for-extended-week-3/) - TurnipsRadishesBeetsKohlrabiCarrotsGarlicPotatoesWinter SquashBraising MixSunchokes-a new item to try!-adrienne
- [Extended Week #2](https://redwiggler.org/extended-week-2/) - Oh, a glorious Halloween Day to harvest vegetables for you!Here's what you got:Turnips-purple topRadishes-Easter EggBeets-Chioggia/Red AceKohlrabi-PurpleChard-Fordhook/Bright LightsKale-Red RussianArugulaTomatoesGreen TomatoesCeleriacGarlicPotatoesWinter Squash-adrienne
- [Extended Week #1!!](https://redwiggler.org/extended-week-1/) - Here it is, the first Extended Season pickup. It is most definitely fall today. Here's what's coming for this week's pickup:TurnipsBeetsRadishesKohlrabiCeleriacChardGarlicWinter Squash (2)PotatoesTomatoesGreen TomatoesArugulaBraising MixEnjoy!!-adrienne
- [Week 18: The Last Regular Season Pick up!](https://redwiggler.org/week-18-the-last-regular-season-pick-up/) - We've got a bounty for you!GarlicPeppersHot PeppersChardBraising MixArugulaSalad MixPotatoesTomatoesGreen TomatoesEggplantCarrotsRadishesTurnipsWinter Squash (4)The PYO is still continuing strong. Get out there and grab some basil before it freezes! Plus, the cosomos are gorgeous.Also, the potluck is still on. Saturday from 11-1pm. Hope to see you there!-adrienne
- [17th Harvest Week](https://redwiggler.org/17th-harvest-week/) - Braising MixSalad MixArugulaPeppersChardGarlicTurnips (Hakurei)Beets (Red Ace)Some end of season tomatoesGreen TomatoesWinter SquashHot PeppersPotatoesEggplantIn the pick your own:Get your basil for making pesto now! Our first light frost will kill the basil. There is an abundance of basil both purple and green basil make great pesto.Please look for small quantities of parsley, dill and cilantro as
- [Week 16](https://redwiggler.org/week-16/) - Winter Squash HarvestHere's what we have for this week's delivery:Braising MixArugulaPeppersKale/ChardGarlicRadishesGreen TomatoesRed TomatoesWinter SquashWinter squash and tomatoes?! Enjoy!-adrienne
- [Week 15 Harvest](https://redwiggler.org/week-15-harvest/) - PeppersHot PeppersTomatoesSwiss ChardBraising MixGarlicRadishesGreen TomatoesWinter Squash (Butternut)Enjoy the Bounty!-adrienne
- [11th Annual Harvest Supper and Silent Auction this Saturday](https://redwiggler.org/11th-annual-harvest-supper-and-silent-auction-this-saturday/) - Here is the email we sent out to people who have RSVP'd for our 11th Annual Harvest Supper and Silent Auction. I am happy to report that at this time we have more people than last year coming and the weather is looking good!Dear Red Wiggler Friend, We’ve been busy preparing for our annual supper
- [12th CSA Harvest - Pears - Auction update](https://redwiggler.org/12th-csa-harvest-pears-auction-update/) - This week we are harvesting:a few Red Tomatoesmore Heirloom TomatoesCherry tomatoesPeppersEggplantOkraSummer SquashGarlicThe Wednesday group will be receiving chard and the Saturday group will receive chard next week due to the lack of rain.And in the pick your own you can still find plenty of fresh herbs, hot peppers and flowers to cut.Next week we will
- [10th CSA Harvest](https://redwiggler.org/10th-csa-harvest/) - This week's shares will include: 20 Tomatoes Cherry tomatoes Potatoes Eggplant Okra Summer Squash Purple beans And Chard This is a message from a Saturday CSA participant- Aaron Kahn: "We are going on vacation next week and wanted to see if anybody would be interested in switching from the Wednesday, August 16th pick up to
- [9th CSA Harvest](https://redwiggler.org/9th-csa-harvest/) - Ohhh it is a hot one out there- 100 degrees and humid. This means our tomatoes are happy and our growers, one and all, are encouraged to hydrate throughout the harvest. This photo is one Jerry took yesterday. This week the harvest looks like this: Regular red tomatoes with a few heirlooms coming in Cherry
- [8th CSA week](https://redwiggler.org/8th-csa-week/) - Pardon the late post for the Wednesday group... Thanks to all who joined us for the Farm Tour and Art Farm. We've been busy preparing for the first "fall" plantings by preparing the soil with Leaf Gro and tilling under the straw mulch in the old garlic patch. It's hard to believe we are already
- [Farm Tour - ARTFARM](https://redwiggler.org/farm-tour-artfarm/) - Join us on Saturday, July 22nd from 10 am to 3 pm for the 17th Annual Farm Tour and Harvest Sale. ARTFARM is a multimedia celebration of arts in nature for people of all ages- music, dance, puppetry, visual arts, environmental sculpture/installations and more organized by Mary Ann Ross and Ric Wagner of Concerts In
- [7th CSA week](https://redwiggler.org/7th-csa-week/) - We are busy playing a bit of catch up after all the rain- over 12 inches in one week. But our CSA will be enjoying the bounty of the rains in the form of Summer Squash, Zukes and Cukes! This week: First picking of Green Beans Fresh Garlic Lots of Yellow Crook Neck Squash Lots
- [5th CSA week & the spotted Baltimore Checkerspot](https://redwiggler.org/5th-csa-week-the-spotted-baltimore-checkerspot/) - We are honored to be able to report that on June 9th the 11th known Baltimore Checkerspot (Euphydryas phaeton) colony in the state of Maryland was spotted by Pat Durkin at Red Wiggler. When this orange-and-black checkered butterfly was named the official Maryland State insect in 1973, the species was common throughout the region within
- [2nd CSA Harvest/s](https://redwiggler.org/2nd-csa-harvests/) - This week CSA participants can expect the following: 1 bunch Red Russian Kale - jagged leaves with reddish hue- 1 bunch of Collards- rounded green leafs 1 bag of baby Salad Mix- about a half pound 1 bag of Arugula -about a half pound-this can be eaten raw as a spicy salad by itself or
- [1st CSA Harvest/s](https://redwiggler.org/1st-csa-harvests/) - This week is the beginning of our regular 20 week harvest season. Community Supported Agriculture participants will pick up the following vegetables here on the farm. Members come on: Wednesdays between 2 pm and 6 pm or Saturdays between 9 am and noon. Here is what is in this week's harvest: 1 bunch of Hakurei
- [Late April Garden Up-date & Mission Statement Up-Date](https://redwiggler.org/late-april-garden-up-date-mission-statement-up-date/) - Late April Garden Up-date & Mission Statement Up-Date In March I am told we endured the least amount of rainfall since area records have been kept. The up-side of low rainfall is it allows us to work in the gardens. This meant we were able to work the soil and plant our seeds and get
- [Busy busy busy](https://redwiggler.org/busy-busy-busy/) - The past few weeks have been extremely productive. We direct seeded kale, collards, braising greens, turnips, beets, more spinach, carrots, fava beans, more peas and an assortment of “green manures”. We also planted 200 more crowns of asparagus. We now have 500 crowns growing and we expect our first major harvest of asparagus to be
- [Lime](https://redwiggler.org/lime/) - Yesterday we spread 820 pounds of lime over a 27,000 sq. ft portion of our garden beds. We also began setting up lights in our office where we will be growing over 3,000 seedlings from seed during the next 3 months.
- [Shannon Varleys article published on newfarm.org](https://redwiggler.org/shannon-varleys-article-published-on-newfarm-org/) - In 2003 Shannon Varley came to work with Red Wiggler. Reciently she published an article on NewFarm.org New Farm is published by the Rodale Institute and is an outstanding resource for farmers on the cutting edge of the sustainable agriculture movement. I am delighted that Shannon was able to find the time to tell her
- [Excerpts of the day](https://redwiggler.org/excerpts-of-the-day/) - Over the weekend we held a board meeting to discuss our Mission, Vision, and Core Values. It went well and a lot of thinking went into how to fully express our intentions here at Red Wiggler. In the coming months look for the changes on our website's mission page. Lately, I've been working to secure
- [Saturday CSA is FULL - still openings for the "extended season"](https://redwiggler.org/saturday-csa-is-full-still-openings-for-the-extended-season/) - We opened up the CSA this past Monday to new participants. We had about 20 spaces to fill and they are now ALL GONE for our regular season (June-Oct). We do still have shares available for our extended season which begins in mid-October and runs for 4 weeks. If you like greens, root vegetables and
- [Wednesdays are FULL](https://redwiggler.org/wednesdays-are-full/) - Hello and Good Afternoon. This is my first entry on our blog, so pardon my excitement.Well, after fielding many a phone call in the past two days and getting a literal "haul" at the post office today, we are officially full for our Wednesday CSA pickups. We only have about 8 spots left for our
- [First Come First Serve For New CSA Participants](https://redwiggler.org/first-come-first-serve-for-new-csa-participants/) - Today we opened up the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program to new participants. At this time we have about 50 of last years 72 participants returning. We have also updated our CSA web page with all new information including a revamped list of “Crops We Grow” and a Frequently Asked Questions page. This year our
- [Saving Seeds in January](https://redwiggler.org/saving-seeds-in-january/) - Our crew of growers were out in the fields 3 out of 5 days last week. They were busy collecting seed from 3 different varieties of basil as well as seed from summer savory. They also harvested the remaining purple top turnips. These turnips are being stored in a cool dry place until mid-March. We
- [Winter Harvest](https://redwiggler.org/winter-harvest/) - It was actually in the 60s again today. This photo was taken back in December of our farmer, Adrienne, harvesting kale! This past fall we ran a small "extended" CSA as a "pilot" to see if winter harvesting could be a viable way to expand our programs. As you can see here we were successful
- [Who is Red Wiggler?](https://redwiggler.org/who-is-red-wiggler/) - Red Wiggler Community Farm is a 501(c)3 non-profit located in Montgomery County Maryland. Just as red wiggler worms work to create fertile soil where plants are likly to grow and be healthy, Red Wiggler exists to nuture our community so that we can grow and be sucessful in our lives.Since 1996 we've offered fully included

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- [Red Wiggler Care Farm](https://redwiggler.org/) - Red Wiggler Care Farm creates meaningful employment for adults with disabilities. Learn about our CSA program, volunteer opportunities, and sustainable farming practices.
- [Take a Tour of Red Wiggler Care Farm in Montgomery County](https://redwiggler.org/farm-tours/) - Learn about sustainable agriculture and Red Wiggler’s mission while touring our fields and grounds.
- [Corporate Volunteer Opportunities at Red Wiggler Care Farm](https://redwiggler.org/corporate-volunteers/) - Give back to your community by bringing your corporate volunteer group to our farm in Montgomery County, Maryland for a day of team building and volunteering
- [Take a Tour of Red Wiggler Care Farm in Montgomery County - LEGACY not automatically populated](https://redwiggler.org/farm-tours-legacy/) - Learn about sustainable agriculture and Red Wiggler’s mission while touring our fields and grounds.
- [Individual Volunteering at Red Wiggler Care Farm in Montgomery County](https://redwiggler.org/individual-volunteers/) - Learn about volunteer opportunities at Red Wiggler Care Farm. Plant and harvest organic vegetables at our Montgomery County farm.
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- [Join Us at Red Wiggler Care Farm for a Special Celebration](https://redwiggler.org/events/) - Enjoy a meal, music, and more at one of our special events at Red Wiggler Care Farm.
- [Donate to Red Wiggler Care Farm](https://redwiggler.org/donate/) - Donate to Red Wiggler to fund employment for adults with disabilities, deliver fresh produce to people in need, and expand care farming across the U.S.
- [Notes From the Farm | Red Wiggler’s Blog & Farm Stories](https://redwiggler.org/blog/) - Stories from Red Wiggler Care Farm highlighting our CSA, community events, care farming insights, and what’s fresh in our fields.
- [School & Group Volunteering at Red Wiggler Care Farm](https://redwiggler.org/group-volunteering/) - Learn about options for hands-on volunteering at Red Wiggler Care Farm as a school group, service group, or community group.
- [Volunteer at Red Wiggler Care Farm in Montgomery County](https://redwiggler.org/volunteer/) - Learn more about volunteering at Red Wiggler Care Farm. Work alongside people with and without disabilities while learning sustainable farming.
- [Bring a School or Community Group to Tour Red Wiggler Care Farm](https://redwiggler.org/education/) - Learn about options to visit Red Wiggler Care Farm as a school group, service group, or community group. Take a tour and learn about sustainable farming.
- [Red Wiggler CSA | Organic Produce and Inclusive Employment](https://redwiggler.org/csa/) - Join Red Wiggler’s CSA Program to receive fresh organic produce while supporting inclusive employment and sustainable farming in Montgomery County, MD.
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- [Ways to Support Red Wiggler | Donate, Volunteer & More](https://redwiggler.org/ways-to-support-us/) - Support Red Wiggler through donations, volunteering, sponsorships, or planned giving. Help create meaningful work and organic food for our community.
- [Garlic Recipes](https://redwiggler.org/garlic/) - Garlic Recipes Honey Garlic ChickenGarlic ConfitGarlic Scapes w/ Bacon and Soy SauceRoasted Garlic DipGarlic Scape HummusBalsamic Rosemary Honey VinaigretteEasy Garlic ChoiEasy Roasted GarlicKale & Garlic Scape PestoKale Salad w/ Roasted Garlic-Horseradish DressingRoasted Garlic HummusGarlic & Greens SoupGarlic & Greens Soup (version 2)Garlic & Greens Soup (version 3)TzatzikiThe Moosewood Cookbook’s Spanakopita
- [Winter Squash Recipes](https://redwiggler.org/winter-squash/) - Winter Squash Recipes Stuffed Spaghetti SquashKabak Tatlisi (Turkish Candied Pumpkin)Creamy Butternut and Coconut Noodle SoupSquash & Lentil SoupAndrea’s Butternut Winter Squash Soup“Better Not Squash” Vegan Mac & CheeseButternut “Pumpkin” PieButternut MilkshakeButternut Squash & Lentil ChiliButternut Squash BruschettaButternut Squash RisottoCalabaza en Tacha (Candied Pumpkin)Creamy Pumpkin Sage PastaCreamy Winter Squash Linguine w/ Fried SageCurried Pumpkin & Pear
- [Tomatoes Recipes](https://redwiggler.org/tomatoes/) - Tomatoes Recipes Tomato, Stone Fruit and Cucumber SaladPuttanesca Chickpea-Tomato SaladTomato JamBloody Mary Tomato SaladBaked Tomatoes w/ Arugula PestoBasic BruschettaBasic Tomato SauceBasil Roasted Eggplant w/ Tomatoes & Balsamic DrizzleCapellini Pomodoro w/ ShisoCherry Tomato SalsaCherry Tomato VinaigretteClassic Pico de GalloCold Tomato Salad w/ Anchovy ToastCurried Green TomatoesFarro, Cherry Tomato & Arugula SaladFried Green TomatoesChunky GazpachoSmooth Gazpacho #1Smooth
- [Sweet Potatoes Recipes](https://redwiggler.org/sweet-potatoes/) - Sweet Potatoes Recipes Sweet Potato Caldo VerdeFudgy Sweet Potato BrowniesSweet Potato BisqueCreamy Mashed Sweet PotatoesBaked Sweet Potatoes w/ Tatsoi PestoBlack Bean Sweet Potato BurritosBlack Bean, Sweet Potato & Quinoa Stuffed Bell PeppersCreamy Sweet Potato SoupEasy Sweet Potato CurryOven Baked Sweet Potato FriesPumpkin & Sweet Potato SoupPurple Sweet Potato PieRoasted Sweet Potato SaladRoasted Sweet Potatoes &
- [Herbs Recipes](https://redwiggler.org/herbs/) - Herbs Recipes Sorrel SoupKohlrabi & Turnip Bistro SaladLovage Simple SyrupPestoChamomile Simple SyrupLavender SugarLemony Tarragon DressingCorn on the Cob w/ Green Coriander ButterButter Lemon Scape SprinkleLemon Lavender CookiesGarlic Scape PestoHerbed Yogurt SauceCarrot Top ChimmichuriRoasted Garlic DipShiso SaltCapellini Pomodoro w/ ShisoGongura Pappu (Roselle Leaves in Dal)Lemon Balm Shortbread CookiesShiso JuiceShiso Kim ChiTabboulehGreen Coriander MarinadeThai Basil Chicken (pad
- [Cabbage Recipes](https://redwiggler.org/cabbage/) - Cabbage Recipes Sauteed Pac Choi w/ White Beans and GarlicStir-Fried CabbageMelt-in-Your-Mouth Napa CabbageCabbage SaladCreamy Cabbage, Leek & Potato SoupNapa Cabbage & Kale Coleslaw w/ Creamy Miso-Ginger DressingThanksgiving Cabbage SlawStir-Fried Napa Cabbage w/ Spicy Garlic DressingBok Choi & Ramen Salad w/ Sesame DressingSesame Ginger Rice Bowls
- [Turnips Recipes](https://redwiggler.org/turnips/) - Turnips Recipes CSA Vegetable FrittersRoot & Summer Vegetable HashRoasted Turnips & RadishesBavarian Vegetable SoupCaramelized Turnips w/ Capers, Lemon & ParsleyCaramelized Turnips w/ GreensGinger & Miso Roasted TurnipsGlazed Turnips & RadishesHakurei Turnip Farro SaladHakurei Turnip, Beet, & Kale Medley w/ HazelnutsHoney-Glazed Baby Turnips w/ ApplesMoroccan Seven Vegetable TagineOven Braised Turnips in GarlicPanch Phoran Shalgam (Turnip w/
- [Peppers Recipes](https://redwiggler.org/peppers/) - Peppers Recipes Shishito Pepper AppetizerStuffed Mini PeppersTexas Caviar15-Minute Hot SauceBavarian Vegetable SoupBell Pepper & Kale Stir-FryBlack Bean, Sweet Potato & Quinoa Stuffed Bell PeppersCreamed Shishito PeppersCucumber & Green Pepper SaladGumbo z’HerbesPeppers Stuffed w/ Rice, Zucchini & HerbsHomemade Pickled Hot Wax PeppersMexican Polenta-Stuffed PeppersPepper PoppersQuinoa Salad w/ Roasted Peppers & TomatoesRefreshing GazpachoRoasted Potato & Pepper Salad
- [Onions & Leeks Recipes](https://redwiggler.org/onions-and-leeks/) - Onions & Leeks Recipes Spring Onion PakorasCharred Spring Onion FrittataKorean Scallion Pancake (Pajeon)Caldo Verde (Portuguese Potato & Kale Soup)Arugula & Spring Onion FrittataRoasted Spring Onions w/ Sage PestoFattoush (Mid-Eastern Bread Salad)Quick-Pickled OnionsCreamy Cabbage, Leek & Potato SoupSort of a Greek Salad w/ Goat CheeseFrench Lentil SaladFried Beans w/ Sorrel & FetaSpring Onion SoupRoot & Summer
- [Greens Recipes](https://redwiggler.org/greens/) - Greens Recipes Spanakopita SaladBlanched Cooking Greens (for Freezing)Arugula & Spring Onion FrittataArugula PestoAsian-Inspired Mustard GreensBaked Sweet Potatoes w/ Tatsoi PestoBell Pepper & Kale Stir-FryBlitva (Croation Chard & Potatoes)Bok Choy & Ramen SaladCaldo Verde (Portuguese Potato & Kale Soup)Curried Lentils & Mustard GreensEasy Garlic ChoiEasy Greens FrittataFarro, Cherry Tomato & Arugula SaladFattoush (Mid-Eastern Bread Salad)Fried Beans
- [Eggplant Recipes](https://redwiggler.org/eggplant/) - Eggplant Recipes Ratatouille with Almonds, Olives, and FetaEpic Baba GanoushBasil Roasted Eggplant w/ Tomatoes & Balsamic DrizzleCreamy Eggplant & Caramelized Onion DipGrilled & Marinated EggplantGrilled Eggplant SaladLayered Vegetable TorteSpiced EggplantStuffed EggplantSuper Simple Summer Vegetable Ratatouille
- [Cucumber Recipes](https://redwiggler.org/cucumbers/) - Cucumber Recipes Tomato, Stone Fruit, and Cucumber SaladKentucky Benedictine SandwichesTabboulehBread & Butter Refrigerator PicklesAsian Cucumber SaladCucumber & Green Pepper SaladMediterranean-Style Cashew-Cucumber DipQuick PicklesQuinoa Salad w/ Roasted Peppers & TomatoesRefreshing GazpachoSimple Cucumber SaladSouthern Style Cucumber SaladSweet Dilly PicklesTzatziki
- [Beets Recipes](https://redwiggler.org/beets/) - Beets Recipes Easy Pickled BeetsBeet & Goat Cheese PizzaBeet & Carrot Salad w/ Garlic LabnehBeet & Yogurt SaladBeet HummusBeet RisottoBeets, Greens & StemsClear Summer BorschtSteamed BeetsThick Yogurt w/ Beets, Garlic & DillRoot & Summer Vegetable HashBeet Salad w/ Citrus VinaigretteTurnip, Beet, & Kale Medley w/ HazelnutsMinted Beet SaladRaw Beet SaladRoasted Beet & Potato SoupRoasted Beet
- [CSA New Member Application](https://redwiggler.org/csa-new-member-application/) - 2026 CSA New Member Application Thank you for your interest in our CSA program and your desire to join us for the 2026 CSA season! By becoming a member, you will not only receive fresh organic vegetables, flowers, and herbs, but you will also be an essential part of our nonprofit mission—to be a sustainable
- [CSA Membership Renewal](https://redwiggler.org/csa-membership-renewal/) - 2026 CSA Membership Renewal Welcome back CSA members, and thank you for joining us as we celebrate 30 years! Whether last year was your first season, or you’ve been here for decades, we appreciate your continued support. The priority registration period for returning members is now open. We look forward to welcoming you back to
- [Inclusive Employment at Red Wiggler Care Farm](https://redwiggler.org/employment/) - Red Wiggler offers sustainable employment for neurodivergent adults and seasonal apprenticeship opportunities in farming, education, and food access.
- [CSA Recipe Index](https://redwiggler.org/csa-recipe-index/) - CSA Recipe Index Click on the vegetable below to see recipes and get inspiration for your next meal!
- [Summer Squash Recipes](https://redwiggler.org/summer-squash/) - Summer Squash Recipes Greek Stewed Green Beans & Yellow Squash w/ Tomatoes Grilled Squash Caprese Boats Grilled Summer Squash Peppers Stuffed w/ Rice, Zucchini & Herbs Italian Sausage-Stuffed Summer Squash Layered Vegetable Torte Marinated Zucchini Marinated Zucchini Salad Mini Zucchini “Pizzas” Moroccan Seven Vegetable Tagine Pattypan Squash Stuffed w/ Corn Roasted Summer Squash Sausage Stuffed
- [Radishes Recipes](https://redwiggler.org/radishes/) - Radishes Recipes Roasted Turnips & Radishes Black Radish, Carrot, & Fennel Salad w/ Pecorino Cheese Cinnamon Sugar Radish Chips Creamy Radish Slaw Creamy Spring Onion & Radish Dip Fattoush (Mid-Eastern Bread Salad) Ginger, Carrot, & Daikon Radish Salad Glazed Turnips & Radishes Korean Pickled Radish Quick Dill Pickled Radishes Radish & Turnip Hash w/ Fried
- [Potatoes Recipes](https://redwiggler.org/potatoes/) - Potatoes Recipes Roasted Potatoes & Zucchini Basil Sorrel Pesto Potato Salad Blitva (Croation Chard & Potatoes) Buttered Parsley Potatoes Caldo Verde (Portuguese Potato & Kale Soup) Classic Potato & Egg Salad Colcannon Creamy Cabbage, Leek & Potato Soup Healthy Potato “Salad” & Tomatillo Tacos Herb Potato Salad Horseradish Smashed Potatoes Roasted Beet & Potato Soup
- [Okra Recipes](https://redwiggler.org/okra/) - Okra Recipes Garlic Roasted Okra Okra w/ Tomatoes & Sausage Okra & Tomatoes (Bamya) Whole Roasted Okra Orange Balsamic Roasted Okra Spiced Okra Curry Grilled Okra w/ Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce Greens w/ Okra Spicy Refrigerator Pickled Okra
- [Kohlrabi Recipes](https://redwiggler.org/kohlrabi/) - Kohlrabi Recipes Kohlrabi & Apple Slaw Crispy Apple & Kohlrabi Salad French Lentil Salad Kohlrabi Fritters w/ Avocado Cream Sauce Kohlrabi Home Fries Kohlrabi Pancakes Kohlrabi Salad w/ Cilantro & Lime Kohlrabi Slaw Kohlrabi w/ Béchamel Sauce Peppery Kohlrabi Slaw Roasted Kohlrabi w/ Parmesan Shaved Kohlrabi w/ Apple & Hazelnuts “Triple Whammy” Fall Pizza CSA
- [Carrots Recipes](https://redwiggler.org/carrots/) - Carrots Recipes Honey Roasted Carrots Bavarian Vegetable Soup Beet & Carrot Salad w/ Garlic Labneh Black Radish, Carrot, & Fennel Salad w/ Pecorino Cheese Charred Carrot & Sorrel Salad Classic Minestrone Soup French Carrot Salad Ginger, Carrot, & Daikon Radish Salad Golden Carrot Bake Honey Glazed Carrots Moroccan Seven Vegetable Tagine Moroccan Carrot Salad Potato,
- [Beans & Peas Recipes](https://redwiggler.org/beans-and-peas/) - Beans & Peas Recipes Edamame Appetizer Green Bean Salad w/ Basil, Balsamic, & Parmesan Spicy Pickled Green Beans Sautéed Snap Peas w/ Lemon Summer Green Bean Salad Greek Grain Bowl Moroccan Seven Vegetable Tagine Sautéed Radishes & Sugar Snap Peas
- [Plan Your Visit to Red Wiggler Care Farm](https://redwiggler.org/plan-your-visit/) - Plan Your Visit Read the information below to plan ahead for your visit. If you’re bringing a group to the farm, please share this information with everyone so they are prepared. Visit Logistics What to Bring Appropriate clothing—see below. A reusable water bottle and a snack. A water fountain is available for refill. Sunscreen. A
- [About Red Wiggler Care Farm: Nourishing an Inclusive Community](https://redwiggler.org/about-us/) - Red Wiggler Care Farm is a sustainable care farm where neurodiverse people come together to work, learn, and grow healthy food.
- [Harvest Share Program | Equitable Food Distribution](https://redwiggler.org/harvest-share/) - Red Wiggler distributes 50% of our organic produce to schools, food banks, and group homes, ensuring equitable access to healthy food through our Harvest Share Program.
- [Accessibility at Red Wiggler | Inclusive, Accessible Farm in Maryland](https://redwiggler.org/accessibility/) - Red Wiggler Care Farm is committed to accessibility. Learn how our inclusive farm welcomes visitors of all abilities with accessible spaces and inclusive practices.
- [Pay Your CSA Balance | Red Wiggler Care Farm](https://redwiggler.org/pay-balance/) - Pay your Red Wiggler Care Farm CSA balance online
- [Red Wiggler Care Farm Creates Meaningful Work for Neurodiverse Adults](https://redwiggler.org/grower-program/) - Learn more about Red Wiggler’s inclusive employment program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- [Red Wiggler Programs: Nourishing an Inclusive Community](https://redwiggler.org/programs/) - Red Wiggler’s core programs foster inclusion, skill-building, and connection through farming, education, volunteering, and food access.
- [Press and Media Resources | Red Wiggler Care Farm](https://redwiggler.org/media/) - Find key facts, high-resolution photos and logos, and media contact information on Red Wiggler Care Farm’s Press and Media Resources page.
- [Contact Red Wiggler Care Farm in Montgomery County, Maryland](https://redwiggler.org/contact/) - Learn about visiting our 12-acre care farm where neurodiverse people come together to work, learn, and grow healthy food.
- [What We Grow Each Season | Red Wiggler CSA Program](https://redwiggler.org/what-we-grow/) - Explore Red Wiggler’s seasonal crop guide and see what vegetables, herbs, and flowers are typically available during our spring, summer, and fall CSA seasons.
- [Red Wiggler Care Farm Uses Therapeutic Farming to Help People With Disabilities](https://redwiggler.org/care-farming/) - Red Wiggler uses therapeutic farming to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities feel happier, healthier, and more connected to nature.
- [Get Involved at Red Wiggler Care Farm in Montgomery County](https://redwiggler.org/get-involved/) - Volunteer, take a tour of our farm, attend an event or apply for a job opportunity at Red Wiggler Care Farm.
- [Pay Your Program Fee | Red Wiggler Care Farm](https://redwiggler.org/pay-your-program-fee/) - Pay your program fee online for Red Wiggler Care Farm.
- [Subscribe to Red Wiggler’s Newsletter | News & Events](https://redwiggler.org/subscribe/) - Subscribe to Red Wiggler’s email newsletter for the latest farm updates, recipes, and events.
- [Meet the People Dedicated to Operating and Supporting Our Farm](https://redwiggler.org/people/) - Red Wiggler is a sustainable care farm where neurodiverse people come together to work, learn, and grow healthy food.
- [Red Wiggler Composting Program | Sustainable CSA](https://redwiggler.org/compost-program/) - Red Wiggler's composting program makes it easy for CSA members to turn food scraps into fertile soil. Join us in reducing waste and supporting local sustainability.
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## People

- [Bella Schwartz](https://redwiggler.org/person/charley-schwartz/)
- [Brandon Vreeland](https://redwiggler.org/person/brandon-vreeland/)
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- [Lyn Schaefer](https://redwiggler.org/person/lyn-schaefer/)
- [Nuno Reis](https://redwiggler.org/person/nuno-reis/)
- [Paul Godfrey](https://redwiggler.org/person/paul-godfrey/)
- [Reed Kronen](https://redwiggler.org/person/reed-kronen/)
- [Samantha Sheehan](https://redwiggler.org/person/samantha-sheehan/)
- [Steve Lashmit](https://redwiggler.org/person/steve-lashmit/)
- [Spencer Ellsworth](https://redwiggler.org/person/spencer-ellsworth/)
- [Rachel Armistead](https://redwiggler.org/person/rachel-armistead/)
- [Tamir Shahid](https://redwiggler.org/person/tamir-shahid/)
- [Sarah Sorci](https://redwiggler.org/person/sarah-sorci/)
- [Woody Woodroof](https://redwiggler.org/person/woody-woodroof/)
- [Kate Mudge](https://redwiggler.org/person/kate-mudge/)
- [Andrea Barnhart](https://redwiggler.org/person/andrea-barnhart/)
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- [Lisa Burke](https://redwiggler.org/person/lisa-burke/)

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