Here are the share contents for December pickups (Arlington and Canton/South Shore/JP). The hyperlinks on the vegetable names take you to a lot of recipes and information about those vegetables. See also Jackie Starr’s Fabulous menu suggestions customized for our December share contents Use these within a week or so (or blanch or make a dish … Continue reading December share box
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From the Farms…Reflections and Giving Thanks
From Bruce at Picadilly Farm: The season's end crept up on us. Jenny, the crew, and I have been busy harvesting roots and tucking them into every empty corner of the barn, with hardly a pause....Looking back, looking ahead, and pausing for a moment right here, we're grateful once again.Thanks to each and every one of you … Continue reading From the Farms…Reflections and Giving Thanks
Share Box for November pickup
Here are the share contents for mid-November pickups (Arlington and Canton/South Shore/JP). The hyperlinks on the vegetable names take you to a lot of recipes and information about those vegetables. See also Jackie Starr's Fabulous menu suggestions customized to this Saturday's share contents. Use these within a week or so (or blanch or make a … Continue reading Share Box for November pickup
Farmers race to get cover crops seeded, visit the farm and harvest for the pantry on Nov 1
Farming is a lot about timing: working with the seasons, the weather, the climate, and all the different growth habits and needs of each plant variety. Careful planning and the grace and experience to deal with come-what-may... From Jenny at Picadilly Farm: A cloudy harvest day today, and we're anticipating quite a bit of rain … Continue reading Farmers race to get cover crops seeded, visit the farm and harvest for the pantry on Nov 1
Connecting the fall color in the landscape to the color on your plate
It is the time to drink in the New England growing season's fantastic finale of color--wow! Our appreciation of color is so intrinsic to our biology: bright colors on our plate signal nutrients and flavor and the brilliance of fall foliage keeps us moving outside and getting those essential rays of sun even as the … Continue reading Connecting the fall color in the landscape to the color on your plate
Apples, from Glenn’s home to yours
APPLES, part of your November share, come to you from the orchards of Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury. Open until Christmas this year, Cider Hill is worth a visit - fun for everyone, with hayrides, pumpkins big and small, endless cider doughnuts, and of course, several varieties of apples to taste and pick. On Friday, when … Continue reading Apples, from Glenn’s home to yours
Cool mornings and we’re headed for those sweet carrots and kale
Mornings asking for sweaters are here again, and time to keep an extra blanket lying around, maybe get the firewood stacked, and definitely make sure you will be stocked with healthy vegetables for the rest of fall and winter. If you haven't already, time to sign up for Shared Harvest! I'll be at Arlington Town … Continue reading Cool mornings and we’re headed for those sweet carrots and kale
Strawberry Concert This Saturday Kicks Off Summer at Picadilly Farm!
Join us this Saturday for our annual outdoor Summer Concert and Strawberry Shortcake with the Family Folk Chorale. Concert at noon, hayrides and Pick Your Own before. The forecast looks super for a visit to the farm - come on out! Looks good for strawberry picking this weekend! Please join us, and friends and neighbors … Continue reading Strawberry Concert This Saturday Kicks Off Summer at Picadilly Farm!
Late Spring at Riverland,
Here is the latest from Riverland Farm growers Meghan and Rob, who are busy raising vegetables and other sweet things! Dear Friends, Happy Spring! After a cold winter that we thought would never end... slowly but surely old man winter softened his grip and retreated back into his cave. The plowing and … Continue reading Late Spring at Riverland,
Spring planting this Saturday at Picadilly, Concert in June
PICADILLY FARM OPEN HOUSE AND SPRING PLANTING DAY Saturday, May 31, 10am-noon Join us for a morning of farm walks and exploration. Plant some seeds with us in the greenhouse, or seedlings in the field. all ages and abilities are welcome. The sand pile is ready for all young diggers! STRAWBERRY CONCERT WITH THE FAMILY … Continue reading Spring planting this Saturday at Picadilly, Concert in June
Shared Harvest CSA 