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Rhubarb Crisp

3/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 3 cups sliced fresh rhubarb or frozen rhubarb, thawed 2 cups sliced peeled apples or sliced strawberries 1 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Vanilla […]

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Our Organic Certification

Certification FAQs What is Organic Food? Organic food is food that is grown and processed without the use of synthetic chemicals. Organic crops are grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides for at least three years prior to harvest. Cover crops, compost and other natural […]

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Are you “waffling?”

Are you “waffling” about joining our CSA? Consider these 3 questions when thinking about whether CSA makes sense for you:? ?1. Do you value high quality vegetables with real flavor?  ?Harvested green, gas-ripened, traveling on a truck thousands of miles. No taste, no flavor, no depth. . .No […]

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SWEDISH SPRING RADISH SALAD

2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons canola, corn or olive oil 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or cilantro 1 teaspoon caraway seed 1 garlic clove or fresh garlic, minced 1 pinch sugar 1 pinch salt  1 pinch pepper 15-20 radishes, shaved or sliced thin. Soak in cold water […]

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It’s Decision Time??!!

Greetings from the Gardens,  Joining a CSA can be a big decision. The logistics of something new are easy think to grab on to when you when want a reason to say no.  Don’t let that happen to you!  Here are some of the things that hold people back […]

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Farm Update – August 12, 2017

This week has left us very hopeful and committed to moving on and up. After a month off (not really), there are many fall crops growing in their short growing seasons. Radishes, pac chois, beans, turnips and salad turnips, daikon radishes, kohlrabi, broccoli, carrots, beets, lettuces, mustards […]

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Farm Update June 30, 2017

Wednesday night was not good. We spent time in the basement during the worst weather event in forty years on the farm. In spite of no publicity in our little area, the circular winds took tops off many of the stately 40 year old pines and left […]

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Tex-Mex Summer Squash Casserole Recipe

Mild-flavored yellow squash gets a big boost from flavor-packed chilies, jalapenos and red onion. This side dish also works with zucchini. —Tommy Lombardo, Euclid, Ohio TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min. + standing 7 medium yellow summer squash, sliced (about 10 cups) 2-1/4 cups shredded […]

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Jun1 17, 2017- Farm update

Greetings from the Gardens, 2017 brings another season of good eating.  In spite of a slow planting start because of too much rain, we have everything in place for a nice long season.  The hoop houses are planted and their tomatoes are trellised and ready to climb […]

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Update from the Gardens – September 10, 2016

The rainy Wednesday proved to be a challenge for our CSA pick up, left the grounds fairly muddy, but nicely watered the seedlings in the ground. It also provided the opportunity to complete our Certified Naturally Grown certification inspection. It’s a busy season for our inspector, Jerry […]

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