from Jenny Wooster at Picadilly Farm on Friday March 8--already seeding some veggies that will be in the winter share come November! "Officially, spring begins in two more weeks. Here at the farm, it began the moment we dropped that first seed into potting soil in the warm greenhouse. That was Tuesday (“Evergreen” scallions, approx … Continue reading Greetings from your busy farm!

Since November, our living room has been accented by a large, attractive pumpkin from Riverland Farm. It's slightly flattened shape and tan color has earned it the variety name "cheese pumpkin" since it resembles a large wheel of cheese with a tan rind, not because of any flavor association with cheese.  Anyways, this pumpkin has … Continue reading Stout pumpkin: striking fall decor, beautiful late winter soup

My family's cellar is a little more than halfway empty--I still have enough to make several more pots of stew and several more quarts of sauerkraut and sauerreuben (sauerkraut made from turnips).  It's about this time that I'm assessing what I would like to get more and less of next fall for winter storage.  (For … Continue reading Late Winter Greetings… Spring is just around the corner!

spinach growing under cover in the field under snow Dear Friends,       It is finally starting to feel like winter now that we have some real snow to speak of.  Up until the first snowfall we were busily preparing the farm for the winter.... putting equipment away, finally finishing and sealing up our high tunnel, draining and blowing out water … Continue reading January News from Riverland Farm

I hope you enjoyed a Thanksgiving full of good food, companions, and gratitude. The quiet of the day can give us a chance to stop and appreciate our good fortune but also all that goes into our fortune of good, healthy, delicious food. Lately, I've found I'm especially appreciative of people who are able to … Continue reading Gratitude

Weren't we lucky to have such a pleasant day for the share pickup! And what amazing help we had from Doug, Jason, Erika, Amy, Lexi, and Dan!  And special thanks to Amy C, Christina B, and Suzanne P for helping magnificently with the exciting unload--those brussels sprouts bins are why they have forklifts, usually. I … Continue reading Lucky

Shareholders are welcomed to join Picadilly Farmers Bruce and Jenny, this Saturday, October 27th, for an end-of-season celebration at the farm, from 2-6pm. Wear your work pants and we’ll put you to work for a POTATO DIG. We’ll load up the hay wagon with people and buckets, and head out past the pigs to the … Continue reading Picadilly Farm celebration tomorrow and Thoughts on “Big Veggies” from Riverland

The  frost we had Friday night in Arlington  sealed the yearly fate of the tomato plants and pepper plants still hanging on in my garden here.  Zinnias, tomatillos still with fruit, and the cucumber plant that I just picked the last big one off--all are a dull green/brown and limp.  That last cucumber was so … Continue reading Welcome frost! Sweeter fall veggies and time for gratitude.

It’s October and chilly nights--some already down below 40 degrees in the Pioneer Valley--are getting to be a regular occurrence and the farmers' plans are shifting toward frost protection.  The storage crops are being brought in and their fields planted down in cover crops.  Some veggie crops, though, like leeks and celeriac will sit tight … Continue reading October News from our Growers

Let’s gather to celebrate the Harvest Moon, and in gratitude for the season’s many blessings! Please join us for an Arlington potluck with Picadilly Farmers Jenny and Bruce Wooster, shareholders and friends of Picadilly Farm and Shared Harvest. Next Friday, September 28th  5:30-7pm Calvary Church, 300 Mass Ave, East Arlington. All are welcome. We’ll supply … Continue reading Friday, Sept. 28 Shareholder potluck gathering followed by a fermentation workshop