MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS
Week 8/52 of 2021
Dear Farm Members,
On Thursday, a small-but-mighty crew of six began raising the arches on our brand new greenhouse. The outcome of this larger-than-life task, a giant metal ribcage set against the sky, is the first of many steps in transitioning the bulk of the farm operation to our Birchville farm site. When completed, the new greenhouse will allow us to comfortably house far more baby plants than our current space, which we outgrew long ago. More of a mansion than a ‘house’, really, and an exciting sign of the times. Our partnership with the ‘Forever Farms’ program has truly revolutionized the future of growing food at Mountain Bounty, and we are ever-grateful for it. There’ll be lots of big changes up ahead for us this spring, and we’re excited for the opportunity to improve, expand, and grow more amazing vegetables than ever - a bright future to look forward to during this beautiful, sunny week!
Kale
THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS
REGULAR BOX:
Pea Shoots (Natural Trading Company)
Red Butter Lettuce (Pinnacle)
Spinach (Riverdog)
Celery (Coke Farm)
Butternut Squash (Terra Firma)
Radish (Pinnacle)
Collards (Coke Farm)
Broccoli (Coke Farm)
Red Onions (Pinnacle)
Carrots (Super Tuber Farm)
SMALL BOX:
Pea Shoots (Natural Trading Company)
Red Butter Lettuce (Pinnacle)
Butternut Squash (Terra Firma)
Radish (Pinnacle)
Collards (Coke Farm)
Broccoli (Coke Farm)
Red Onions (Pinnacle)
WINTER FRUIT SHARE: (provided by Sunset Ridge Fine Fruits in Newcastle, CA)
Ruby Star Grapefruit (Lee Family Farms)
Washington Navels (Lee Family Farms)
Cara Cara Pink Navels (Lee Family Farms)
Winter Fruit Shares run until March 31st/April 1st. Summer Fruit Shares start in June and will be available soon!
SEASONAL FLOWER SHARES: (provided by Little Boy Flowers)
Early Spring Flower shares are available now! These shares are 8 weeks starting in mid-March and feature spring blooms from poppies and anemones to tulips and ranunculus.
This year our partner farm Little Boy Flowers will also be offering a peony share for four weeks starting mid-May. In these shares, you will receive generous bunches of peonies which will fill your house with their amazing fragrance and long-lasting blooms. These shares will surely be a favorite.
RECIPES
Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Brown Butter, Sage, and Walnuts (Butternut Squash)
Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta (Butternut Squash, Red Onion)
Spring Toast with Radishes, Pea Shoots, and Feta (Radishes, Pea Shoots)
Braised Celery with Lentils and Garlic (Celery)
Marinated Beans with Celery and Ricotta Salata (Celery)
Collard Wraps with Peanut Sauce(Collard Greens, Carrots, Pea Shoots, Radishes)
FSA (Farm Service Announcement)
Don't forget to return your wax boxes each week! Squeeze to open at the seams. We reuse the fruit bags too!
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