While we eaters are revelling in perfectly ripe canteloupe, watermelons, peaches, blueberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, ...our growers are not only hefting literally tons of melons in a morning, but also steadily working on what's going on our tables and in the pantry come the fall.  Here are some photos from Picadilly and Riverland showing … Continue reading Garlic is in, fall carrots sizing up, fall greens planted at Shared Harvest farms

Check out this great way to enjoy your farm with other adults and kids ages 10 and up. I have had so much fun with--and been deeply impacted by--my experiences working with Dave Madan and the MOVE on day-long farm experiences with families and groups of young people. And I've found camping at Picadilly to … Continue reading Campout and farm work experience at Picadilly with the MOVE

I know some people are eating a few of last fall's sweet storage carrots with this spring's green onions...Full circle local eating--woo-hoo!! In the last couple of weeks I cleaned out my root cellar (okay, yes, there were a few sprouted potatoes in there), defrosted the freezer...and picked my first couple quarts of strawberries : … Continue reading Late Spring report, Strawberries, and musings from Riverland

Come visit the farm and see for yourself. Two special opportunities for shareholders to visit in May and June: Mark your calendar, because Picadilly is hosting a Spring Open House this month, on Saturday, May 18th from 10-1pm. Enjoy farm walks, visiting, and planting in the Pick-Your-Own Garden. We hope to see you then!  After … Continue reading 8 miles of potato rows are planted at Picadilly!

Stop by and say hi! Elsbeth will be telling people about Shared Harvest at the Harvest Co-op Arboretum store, 3815 Washington St, Jamaica Plain MA Harvest Co-op Market - Member Appreciation Day and CSA FAIR Wednesday, March 27, 3-7 pm

Shared Harvest Farms are planning, buying supplies and planting now for our late fall and winter meals.  So let us know if you'd like a share!  Sign up by May 15 to give them peace of mind and receive a significant discount on your share price. Signup for either Shared Harvest or a summer share … Continue reading 2013 Extended Season Shares signup is on!

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