MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS
Week 12/52 of 2022
Dear Farm Members,
Happy Spring Equinox to all! This Sunday marked one of two moments throughout the year when the sun sits directly above the equator which provides a day and night that are equal. Last week, I was weeding our spring snap peas and accidentally pulled up a plant. I noticed that the root structure was just as long as the new growth above the surface, reminding me that there is a lot happening behind the scenes. Much like the garlic that requires dark and colder temperatures to bulb in the spring, the snap peas need a strong foundation before they grow leaps and bounds above the surface. As farmers, we traditionally take the winter to re-establish our own foundation. Each spring, we spring anew with rejuvenated spirits and ambitions for another bountiful season. We have over 80 beds planted already (a record for this time of year!) so it feels like spring is already in full force. We welcome this return of warmth and light to our lives and look forward to the season ahead. Happy Spring!
Enjoy your shares this week,
Grace
THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS
REGULAR BOX:
Arugula (Mountain Bounty Farm)
Red Russian Kale (Riverdog)
Lettuce (Riverdog)
Asparagus (Durst Organic Growers)
Broccoli (Coke Farm)
Beets (Coke Farm)
Carrots (Terra Firma)
Leeks (Terra Firma)
Radishes (Pinnacle)
Cilantro (Pinnacle)
SMALL BOX:
Red Russian Kale (Riverdog)
Lettuce (Riverdog)
Asparagus (Durst Organic Growers)
Broccoli (Coke Farm)
Leeks (Terra Firma)
Radishes (Pinnacle)
Cilantro (Pinnacle)
WINTER FRUIT SHARES have two weeks remaining! Winter Fruit Shares run until March 31st.
EARLY SPRING FLOWER SHARES have started! Sign up here for prorated shares starting next week. Early Spring Flower Shares are 8 weeks long and include our most popular blooms- anemones, ranunculus, Icelandic poppies and tulips.
Our Peony Shares are now available! These shares are 4 weeks long during the height of peony season in the foothills. These iconic blooms will fill your house with joy, color, and amazing smells. Sign up here!
RECIPES
This week we're providing the first bagged green from Mountain Bounty Farm - Arugula! We highly suggest washing and spinning dry your greens the day you get your box. We know this takes a bit of preparation, but having washed and dried greens in your fridge will mean it's that much easier to grab a handful and incorporate it into your meal. If you are new to our CSA, a salad spinner is going to be one of your best friends!
Shaved Asparagus and Arugula Salad or Radish, Avocado, Asparagus Salad
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