Author: Josephine Alexander

Last week of the Summer CSA

Last week of the Summer CSA

This is the last week of the Summer CSA.  We made it!  The hot weather has returned for the final days of August to remind us to be grateful for the coming fall.  This week we are so happy that the ARUGULA is ready!  The…

September-November

September-November

Organic Matter by the Truck load

Organic Matter by the Truck load

I love August for its gorgeous sunsets and beautiful skies with towering cloud formations.  Last night we were treated to some spectacular lightening.  The month is flying by.  Arugula and sweet potatoes will be ready to harvest soon.  Tokyo Bekana (a salad green) and mustard…

Days getting Shorter but not the todo List

Days getting Shorter but not the todo List

New in the shares this week is butternut squash!   A popular method of preparation is to cut it in half and bake it.  I prefer to peel and chop my butternut squash, toss it with olive oil and roast it with pepper, onions, and a…

Oka again? Fall planting and more!

Oka again? Fall planting and more!

Okra again?  It is one of those crops that must be picked constantly and eaten fresh so there is a constant supply when okra is in season.  For those who love it, it is a real summertime treat.  For those who don’t, it can be…

Tomatoes for days!

Tomatoes for days!

We made the local paper! A big thank you to Cameren Westmoreland, the Southern Advocate and others that made this happen. Read last weeks article from the Southern Advocate   Nightshades are the stars of the season!  Peppers, eggplant, potatoes and tomatoes are all in…

Another reason we like to be CNG Certified

Another reason we like to be CNG Certified

The tomatoes are really coming in now.  We will have 10 pound boxes available at 25% off our per pound retail price.  If you are interesting in getting some tomatoes by the box please call, text, or email Randy.  We have available heirloom tomatoes, slicing…

Heirloom tomatoes

Heirloom tomatoes

In the picture above are he tops or shoulders of ripe heirloom tomatoes starting clockwise Starting top left Striped German, Pork Chop, Paul Robeson and Pink Berkeley Tie Die. The picture belo is the bottoms of the same ripe tomatoes.   This week we harvested…