“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.”
~Mother Theresa~
Summer Share Box 12 Crop List
- Mini Tomatoes – All Shares
- Slicing Tomatoes – All Shares
- Cabbage – All Shares
- Summer Squash – All Shares
- Onions – All Shares
- Peppers – All Shares
- Lettuce – All Shares
- Parsley – All Shares
- Korean Melon – All Shares
- Collard Greens – Full & Flex Shares Only
- Cantaloupe – Full Shares Only
- Cucumbers – Full Shares Only
- Eggplant – Flex Shares Only
- Okra – Flex Shares Only
Farmer Notes
It sure has been a nice month of August here at Earth Dance Farm. We have had 3 inches more rain than normal for this month and the temperatures have been slightly lower than average. Currently we are in a warm, dry, and summer-like pattern as we head into September. Most of our crops have been planted into the fields by now, save some Asian greens, arugula, spinach etc. We are beginning to fill up our hoop structures with kale, chard, lettuces, radishes and the like for late fall shares. I also continue to mow the crops that have completed their use, till the soil, and disc the soil in preparation for a planting of cover crop. Cover crops help create an environment for microbial life, produce organic matter to build soil, and protect the soil from erosion from wind and rain. We attempt to cover half of our tillable land with some cocktail of cover crop before the snow flies. September is usually an enjoyable month on the farm. The weather is usually pleasant for working, weeds are slowing down as the days get shorter, and overall there is less hectic stress. I think of many of you who are switching gears now also with schools in full swing and summer in the rearview. Have a safe and enjoyable Holiday weekend! Cheers!
Crop of the week – Tomatoes
The easiest way to enjoy those mini tomatoes is to wash ‘em and toss them in a salad. They go great in a breakfast veggie scramble, or alongside a pasta sauce atop of some lovely noodles. The heirloom slicer tomatoes are extremely versatile. Get the juiciest slice on the sandwich or burger to take it to another level. Fry up some breaded slices and pair with basil and olive oil for a crunchy tasty treat. A nice hearty summer salad of couscous, corn, and tomatoes is a super fresh but filling choice this summer. Get creative, make some pico del gallo or some pasta sauce. Make the most with what’s in the box. Cheers!
-Farmer Dylan
Some Recipes To Try:
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