This Week's Share: Tomatoes, Potatoes, Peppers and More!

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Want to learning some basic canning skills?:  CSA member Kathleen has generously offered to host a canning class next month in her home, giving 10 CSA member the opportunity to learn some basic canning skills. The class is happening, Sunday, September 8, from 2-5, in Kathleen’s home in Alexandria.

• When: Sunday, September 8, from 2-5pm
• Where:  In Kathleen’s home kitchen in Alexandria.  We'll give you more details when you sign up. 
• Sign up by sending an email to Kathleen requesting a slot.  Classes are limited to 10 participants and are first come, first served. 
• What You'll Learn: The basics about canning tomatoes, making jams, relishes and how to deal with high acid foods. 
• Cost:  Kathleen only charges a $5 fee for supplies.  Keep in mind that no one is licensed, insured, or paid for this activity. Thank you Kathleen! 

THIS WEEK'S SHARE

• 1 melon
• 2 3/4 pounds potatoes, onions and garlic
• 1 pound sweet + hot peppers
• 1 3/4 pounds tomatoes
• 1/4 pound a choice of other items, varying by pick-up site

 

ON U-PICK THIS WEEK:

• hops
• groud cherries
• hibiscus
• hot chile peppers
• tomatoes
• flowers (as always, please feel free to take any of the flowers growing in the field next to the washing station)
• purslane
• dill
• basil - it's a good time to pick holy basil to dry for tea
• parsley
• sorrel
• lemon verbena
• chamomile
• sage
• onion chives 
• thyme
• garlic chives
• mint
• oregano

That's it for the week! Enjoy the share! 

~ The Clagett Farm Team