Picadilly Farm

Fabulous October Share starring 20 vegetables!

/ janemhammer

Grown by small family farms caring for their soil, our October share has 20 different vegetables at the peak of ripe, nutritious freshness--so much color and flavor emblematic of a spectacular harvest year!   Thanks to enough warmth and moisture at the right times, timely spring thawing and fall frost, and the expertise and care … Continue reading Fabulous October Share starring 20 vegetables!

Organic and Local (or Eating Romaine in Spite of the Ban!)

/ janemhammer

I've fielded some questions lately from our members about the quality of and sources of the food that is in our shares and offered as Extras.  I think some of the answers below might help folks in general get a better view of where to go for good food and some of the broader implications. With … Continue reading Organic and Local (or Eating Romaine in Spite of the Ban!)

Sweet and hardy after the frost! Late October Farm Share

/ janemhammer

Hard frost hit the Pioneer Valley this week spelling the end of summer crops, but the beginning of wonderful for many of our fall and winter foods which get their best flavor and storage quality after such cold temperatures.  The fields are getting tucked into bed with their cover crop covers now nicely green and … Continue reading Sweet and hardy after the frost! Late October Farm Share

Summer Shares starting first of June! May 31 early bird signup for winter shares

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May has shown us a blast of summer and bit more winter, but the soil is warming and our farms are rolling along, with plants going in the field since mid-April-- "About four acres of crops are in the ground, including: just germinating spinach, carrot, beet, and radish seeds; greenhouse transplants of lettuce, scallions, kale, radicchio, … Continue reading Summer Shares starting first of June! May 31 early bird signup for winter shares

First 2014 Winter Share Pickup Saturday in Arlington

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Also check out shareholder Jackie Starr’s menu suggestions and recipe links, customized for this month's share! Share contents for Saturday, October 25, 2014: Use these within a week or so (or blanche or make a dish for freezing): Lettuce-1 head, from Riverland Bok Choy—1 head of large, from Riverland 2 broccoli or Romanesco, from Riverland … Continue reading First 2014 Winter Share Pickup Saturday in Arlington

Connecting the fall color in the landscape to the color on your plate

/ janemhammer

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

What’s this?!

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A few of the veggies in the share proved challenging to identify and "what's this?" was a common question during the distribution.  The answer: "It's probably either kohlrabi, winter radish or parsley root." Photos of kohlrabi and black winter radish are below; more pics if you follow the links I've included. Here's what was in … Continue reading What’s this?!

Come Be Part of Local Food, Local Farms and Local Economy!

/ Gretta

  Think it would be great to get a box of delicious fresh vegetables on a regular basis from farms and farmers you know and trust? Are you looking for ways to reduce your carbon food-print? Want to sign up for a farm share, but haven't connected to a farm that delivers in your area … Continue reading Come Be Part of Local Food, Local Farms and Local Economy!