Happy July, I'm not sure the saying "the hazy days of summer" meant smoke filled orange days, but that's what came to mind. Got to say even with the smoke in the air the cooler temperature has been a welcome change. Working outside is sometimes the greatest joy and others the greatest challenge.
Between the heat, moisture and birds the sour cherries are pretty much finished up for the season. The black caps are here but really only enough for snacking on. Not sure about the Black berries this year, I'm not seeing allot of blooms but boy do the fruit trees seem to be loaded this year. Tasty times ahead!
Speaking of tasty, there's so many beans sizing up. We have climbing beans in the greenhouse, green, yellow and purple that are busy climbing towards the top of the greenhouse and should be starting in the next couple of weeks and then there's the bush beans in the field with a tasty crop of broad roma beans setting (maybe even starting next week) and then another variety of bush yellow just getting ready to bloom.
The zucchini have really sized up. With so many varieties and sizes you can choose which one(s) you would like, there's traditional green, yellow and even a striped green one called tiger baby. There's really no difference other than the colour of the skin!
leaving this on for this week, in case you missed it!
Kohlrabi is possibly a new vegetable for you, here's some info from www.lakewinds.coop/blog/what-is-kohlrabi
"Kohlrabi is crunchy with a delicate pepper zing similar to turnips, yet it's also mild and slightly sweet like cabbage. Kohlrabi translates to "cabbage turnip" from German, a perfect translation when you think about what kohlrabi tastes like!
Uses for kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is a low-calorie, versatile ingredient, making it a great addition to a wide variety of meals. Wash and peel it before using and enjoy it raw or cooked. The stems and leaves are edible and can be used as a substitute for collards, kale, and more."
Kohl-slaw
2 cups kohlrabi, shredded or sliced into matchsticks
1 cup carrots, shredded or sliced into matchsticks
2 green onions, sliced
1 Tablespoon olive oil
½ Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
½ Tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon caraway
½ teaspoon fresh dill or dried caraway
Salt & pepper to taste
Add apple cider vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs together in a small bowl and whisk until combines. Salt and pepper to taste and set aside. Mix the sliced vegetables together in a bowl, stir in the dressing, and serve.
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The Kale is sizing up an is available as mixed bags of curly green curly red and even some dinosaur coming along. There's a lovely crop of young lambsquarters so it back on the available list.
Still offering scapes, for now and next week will be the start of some fresh garlic.
We have lots of eggs so there's now up to 4 that you can order at a time.
Here's a few updates on happenings at the farm and in community:
Getting so close, there's even a Children's Makers Market happening. Opportunity for young entrepreneurs. Check out the poster below.
- our Summer Community market is Sat. July 25th, so many amazing vendors, delicious treats, wonderful artisanal offerings, tours, and so much more.
For details and registration (for the offerings below) please check out sidedooryogastudio.com/retreats-%26-workshops
- Farm to Table series ....... You will learn:
How to pick fresh from the farm
When is the best time to pick
Why we eat seasonally
How to create a meal with the seasonal produce
- Outdoor Yoga on the Farm, Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm
June 11th - Aug. 20th ***
- Sound Bath in the Forest..... lying in a hammock!
Monday July 20th Health Care
This is a season and time of change. May your heart be filled with the joy of this season, the appreciation for what is and with hope for how we reimagine our world and community.
Market Order Form for Saturday Sat. July 18th pickup. *** between 10am - 1pm
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*** Pickup at the Barn...
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Reminder
We will continue offering the weekly order form option as the way to what's available.
Thank You for supporting small scale growing and community.
Quote: "How we pay attention to the present moment largely determines the character of our experience, and therefore, the quality of our lives." – Sam Harris
Wishing you calm days, with hope and love in your heart.
All the best,
Kim & Tom
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