Salad Mix: More delicious greens for you this week. For best storage, keep greens in the fridge, in a plastic bag or other covered container, with just a little bit of moisture to prevent wilting.
Eggplant: Galine variety. This veggie will really soak up the … continue reading →
Swiss chard… just hearing those words brings to mind bright, beautiful colors and an earthy, sweet flavor. But aside from being quite the showy vegetable on the stand or in your box, swiss chard brings a lot to the table.
First, as a farmer, swiss chard is a pretty awesome … continue reading →
We are starting the 2nd half of the CSA season and there is so much to look forward too. This week, you’ll get to enjoy the first of the sweet corn. Yum! On the farm, we are really feeling the busy season. Fast-paced work, big harvests and lots of weeding … continue reading →
As previously stated in past blog posts, each apprentice here at Horton Road Organics has a specific job that they oversee on the farm. My job is cultivation, which encompasses duties that include thinning of crops, weed control, and a weekly field walk. Cultivation is necessary on any size farm … continue reading →
Can you believe it? This week we are completing the first half of the 2018 CSA! Time flies on the farm. The fields are looking beautiful right now – lots of color and new plantings coming on each week. The hot season crops (peppers and tomatoes) are soaking in the … continue reading →