8 miles of potato rows are planted at Picadilly!

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!

Shared Harvest at Harvest co-op new Arboretum store tomorrow

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

2013 Extended Season Shares signup is on!

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!

Greetings from your busy farm!

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!

Stout pumpkin: striking fall decor, beautiful late winter soup

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

Late Winter Greetings… Spring is just around the corner!

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!

January News from Riverland Farm

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

Gratitude

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

Lucky

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

Picadilly Farm celebration tomorrow and Thoughts on “Big Veggies” from Riverland

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