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Fall Greens and storage vegetables fill out farm shares

Posted on October 8th, 2021 by Tessa DeMaster

 

Harvesting:  Sweet Potatoes, Romaine Lettuce, Bok Choy, Tatsoi, Napa/Chinese Cabbage, Butternut Squash, Green Peppers, mixed Hot Peppers, Garlic, Red Potatoes, Onions, Parsley, 

Lettuce, Bok Choy & Napa/Chinese cabbage return after the heat of the summer cools down. Butternut Squash should be roasted whole and can be used to substitute for pumpkin. Tatsoi is great cooked or raw - a good substitute for spinach

Farm News: we left for Rome this week! >>>You can still Share our Story! https://gofund.me/a1c6db4b We are leaving the farm in the capable hands of our staff and will have limited access to email while we are away. If you are a member with a question or concern, contact support@harvie.farm or my assistant, Suzanne, at willowhavenhelper@gmail.com.

Auto-Renew: As a convenience to you we will offer you auto renew options around the end of the summer season to save your spot for summer 2022.  Find out more in this help article.  Auto - renew has not been scheduled yet. 

 WINTER SQUASH STORAGE reminders:

  • Winter squash is best stored at room temperature. It can be damaged at temps under 50 F!
  • It's so pretty it makes a nice decoration until you are ready to eat it!
  • Delicata and acorn squashes are short-term storage only, and should be eaten within 1-4 weeks.
  • Best way to keep squash? Clean off all dirt and wipe squash down with a rag soaked in vinegar to remove spoilage organisms. Keep them in a spot where you can check periodically. Any soft spots? Time to use!

Let us know if you have any questions about your Farm Share CSA - we are happy to help.

We'll keep farming for you!

Farmer Reuben and Tessa

 

Monthly Specials: 

NEW! Pork Spare Ribs Sale:

  • Buy 2 of our 1-1.5lb packs of Pork Spare Ribs for $25 (regular price $16/pack)
  • Buy 2 of our larger, 2lb packs of Pork Spare Ribs for $35 (regular price $21/pack)

Duck Sale:  Buy 2 Ducks and get FREE Delivery + Tessa's recipe for Roasted Pastured Duck

Pantry Special is still going on: Purchase $30 of your favorite qualifying pantry products from our online Farm Stand and receive a Willow Haven Farm Shopping bag.  I love mine, it is great to throw everything into it when I am running out the door. 

Ordering EXTRAS from Willow Haven?  Items can be added right into your order after you customize your box. You do NOT have to place a separate FARM STAND order. 

** Please return any waxed boxes, green cartons, freezer bricks, and reflective box liners at the time of your next delivery or pick up.

** If you have any questions about customizing your box, billing or your account, contact Harvie support. Any other questions, contact me! Read help doc How Swaps Work  and How Preferences Work help doc. 

** Be sure to check out these FAQs to help you learn to navigate your Harvie profile and see how many options you have with your Subscription.

** Earn Farm Credit for signing up friends as members of our farm. Here's how to Refer A Friend! What are Farm Credits? Read How to Receive and Redeem Farm Credit. 

**If you want ideas of how to prepare your veggies - join the Harvie Member Facebook Group. It's full of CSA Members who have lots of experience with uncommon CSA veggies. Just post a picture and ask "What do I do with these?" and you'll get a ton of comments and suggestions. 

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