Planting, harvesting, weeding, and fighting with bugs, gophers, squirrels, and skunks continues this week, as always. One of the challenges of organic farming is how to keep all the pests and weeds at bay without the use of conventional chemicals. … Continued
Happy summer! After Friday’s solstice, summer has arrived in earnest and it has brought the bugs. I’m sure you’ve all had a few encounters with the no-see-ums, but now the grasshoppers, aphids, thrips, and more are getting up to no … Continued
A few nights ago my husband spotted something really cool. A cicada shedding its skin right outside our window. Similar to a butterfly coming out of a chrysalis, the cicada really had to work to get out of that too-small … Continued
Here come the veggies! The warm weather these last two weeks has finally jumpstarted our crops and now the harvest is going strong! We have full baskets this week, with our first shot at collard greens, leeks, and salad turnips. If … Continued
Well things are finally warming up and the plants are acting like it! Crops were headed out into the field this week as the last frost has finally passed, and it won’t be long before the eggplant, summer squash, and … Continued
Hmm. Another cold, wet Monday. One week was a surprise, but two weeks is crazy! As you can imagine, things are moving slowly this season. Both Willowbrook and Whipstone Farms are still waiting to harden off tender seedlings before transplanting … Continued
Brrr! My children (and many of our shareholders’ as well) go to our local Waldorf school, where we just celebrated May Day. The children chased King Winter away and welcomed Lady Spring. But as it was hailing this morning we … Continued
Welcome to the 13th season of Verde Valley CSA! To our new members, welcome and thank you for supporting local farmers. We are so excited to serve you this season. And to all our returning shareholders, thank you for your continued support … Continued
Here we are at the end of our 12th season, and what a wonderful season it has been. Before I dive into a long list of thanks, I want to remind you that this week’s distribution is also an end-of-season potluck. … Continued
On a cool rainy day like today, you can really feel that the end of the growing season is here. And that means that it is time to start thinking about where you will continue sourcing local food during the … Continued