CSA week 9
Hi everyone, A short newsletter this week, the power is out and we’re on generator power to run the internet for just a bit. A storm came through around 5:00 and knocked down trees all over the neighborhood. Looks like they’re cleaning one off the power lines between us and the main road right now…Thanks to our […]
CSA Week 5
Week 5 June 27, 2012 We’ve got some variety this week. And some more greens. But think of this as the start of a shift towards non-leafy vegetables. Of course, not completely away from those good old salad greens and the summer standards, chard and kale. We’ll have a few more cut salad greens […]
CSA Week 4 June 20
An early announcement, the CSA pick-up scheduled for 4th of July will actually happen on Thursday July 5. More reminders to come. Thanks, Ben Week 4 June 20, 2012 Hello CSA members, I’ve begun to think about our season in phases. In Alaska, where I farmed for the last 2 […]
CSA week 3
It’s week 3 already! I hope you’re enjoying your veggies so far, as there are many more to come. A few quick notes: If you have not sent in your full payment for the CSA, please do so ASAP. You can make checks out to Growing Heart Farm and send them to 25 Jean’s Dr., […]
Week 2-June 6, 2012
Hello Members, There are some impressive farm dogs out there. I’ve seen border collies herd ducks through hoops while simultaneously keeping a group of 6 sheep from moving. I’ve heard of guard dogs staying out in all weather extremes to protect the flock. I know plenty of normal dogs that just turn out to be […]
Herbal CSA by mail
Our friends at Raven Crest Botanicals have a rolling enrollment to their herbal CSA. they have a number of options that you can learn more about here. We have been members for some time and the range of products are great and has really helped to wean us off trips to the drug store. hand […]
Park Slope?
we are considering a park slope drop off based on interest. pls spread the word and email us if you would like to join at this location.
CSA registration is open
Join the Growing Heart Farm CSA to share a garden of local veggies picked fresh and delivered to your neighborhood. Current 2012 pickups locations are WEDNESDAY EVENINGS @: Curious Pictures 5-7PM 440 lafayette st Astor Place, ny map Nathan Love 6-8PM 407 broome st SOHO, ny map Golden Drum 6-8PM 97 green st. (@ franklin) […]
Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Anna made these DELICIOUS pickles from a recipe our neighbor Jay gave her (yes, she put them in an empty jar from store-bought pickles). Our CSA members are starting to get cucumbers, and I highly recommend this recipe (especially considering that some of the cucumbers can be a bit bitter because of the heat). Ingredients […]
