Making the Most of Your CSA Share

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CSAs aren’t for everyone. But for those who are thinking about the monetary aspect, there are a lot of tings you can do to maximize your investment. Below are some thoughts about that.

5 Reasons Why I Subscribe to my CSA in October

Note: I’m re-posting this article from last year. My last pickup was yesterday, and the feeling was bittersweet. On the one hand, I’m glad for a break. On the other, I’m really going to miss the weekly rhythm of picking up the product.

CSA & Garden Update 8/10

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I’ve decided that my garden is mostly for snacking. To recap: The herbs have dried up, from lack of watering, never having quite recovered from the long 4th of July weekend in intense heat with no water. The carrots and beets were eaten by rabbits when they sprouted. The peas are over and done with, [...]

CSA & Garden Update 7/31

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It’s time to call Elmer Fudd. Remember the bitten tomato I shared earlier this week? My cantaloupe vine was also chewed off at the stem. And more tomatoes are half eaten. I originally thought it must be squirrels, because we have a fence around our garden. But two days ago I went out to water and a [...]

CSA & Garden Update 7/17

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I’m thankful for my CSA share. Nothing from the garden yet except for a couple of cherry tomatoes and herbs, but from the CSA this week I got Swiss chard, kale, chives, green onions, fennel,two zucchini, carrots, and salad greens. For more gardening fun check out Monday Garden Club

CSA & Garden Update Week 3: 6/24

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This week was a little slim as we wait for the summer veggies to come in. I ended up with lettuce, green onions, Swiss chard, kale, kohlrabi, bok choy, fava beans, and peas. I actually got a double portion of fava beans because my friend Cindy didn’t have time to pick hers. The fava beans [...]