Beets
Beets are one crop we will be focusing on more carefully in 2012. some swear they have healing powers. Who knew? Bulls Blood: The juice from this beet is used to make the only red food coloring by Swedish law. That really is true. Would …
Tag: Organic
Broccoli Raab
Whether you call it Raab or Cime de Rapa, we have always loved the amazing flavor of this wilder version of Broccoli. We also enjoy the flowers when the plant has gone to seed. Absolutely delicious in a salad or chopped fresh over some pasta …
Brussel Sprouts
Ah, the brusel sprout. That wee cabbage with the sweet finish of the hard frost. Love, love, love the sprout!
Cabbage
Sweet and delicious, the cabbage remains one of the farm crew favorites. Slaw anyone? Columbia: This cabbage actually went to Harvard, and the ironic thing is that this cabbage head is green. Regal Red: Bright purplish-red colored leaves add numerous possibilities in the kitchen. Availability: …
Protect Future Generations
Children receive four times the exposure than an adult to at least eight widely used cancer-causing pesticides in food. The food choices you make now will impact your child’s health in the future.
New Haven – Wooster Square
One of the best markets in the state, Waldingfield attends this Saturday market at New havens Wooster Square all year round. Even in the cold weather the crowds are usually large and the quality and range of the venders is unmatched by most markets in …
Washington Depot Farmers Market
Located in the center of town, this market runs from June through November. 10am to 1pm.
Happening in the Hills
A nice piece by a Litchfield County Blog “HappeningintheHills.com” Nice, pictures, too! P is for Proven, Q is for Quality
September Harvest
The fields are raining tomatoes and in the distance the sunflowers dance like an agrarian Martha Graham piece. This is simply the best time to be at the farm despite the fact that most of the crew has left for school, and the days are …
CSA Season
In 1990 our brother Dan started a small organic farm in Washington, CT. The first things he did were buy a dog; a Redbone Coonhound named Otis, and he start a CSA. The plan was to engage with a group of friends and neighbors, get …
The changeover
We are approaching the end line for our current president’s tenure and as such some are lamenting the loss of such a talented and charismatic leader. Others will hold their breath and wait to see where the next administration will take us, and still others …