This Week's Share: Squash, Tomatoes and more
July 25, 2018
The flowers are in full bloom at the farm. As always, you can help yourself to as many as you'd like. This pretty shot was taken by @seeding_suns on Instagram.
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NEWS
We're still looking for some extra temporary help at the farm.
Two of our staff on the vegetable operation are about to be new parents. To give them a chance to enjoy this new life, we’re looking for a some extra help. We need someone for 32 hours/week, to help weed, harvest, mulch, twine tomatoes, and other tasks. The position lasts 2 months, pays $11.50/hour and starts as soon as we hire.
Maybe you’re thinking of becoming a farmer? Maybe you’d just like to fill a little time while you’re between jobs? Craving some hard work outdoors? This could be the job for you!
To apply, send a resume to cvaughn@cbf.org.
WHAT'S IN THIS WEEK'S SHARE?
- 2 heads garlic
- 1 1/2 pounds squash
- 3/4 pound onions
- 1/2 pound tomatoes (Our yields are where we want them to be yet, so we've bought these tomatoes from nearby Owl's Nest Farm to tide us over)
- 1/2 pound chard + beans OR 1/4 pound peppers + spicy mix
ON U-PICK THIS WEEK:
- Malabar spinach: Malabar isn't a true spinach, but it acts as a great substitute in the heat of the summer, when spinach does not grow well.
- Lots of herbs: garlic chives, thyme, oregano, sage, sorrel, onion chives, cilantro, dill, basil, celery leaf, parsley, borage (edible flowers)
- Basil: Genovese, Tulsi, Thai, Mrs. Burns Lemon, Round Midnight, Fino Verde.
NOTE: There is a LOT of basil so pesto eaters should start stocking their freezers. There's a field by the wash station with lots of extra basil and flowers. - Flowers: As always, any flowers on the farm can be picked.
That's it for the week! Enjoy the share!
~ The Clagett Farm Team