CSA Week #2 is here!

The first day of summer has come and gone but left behind the sunny, warm weather!

Stop by the stand for a gorgeous bouquet!

This week's share includes:

CSA Week 2

The share is full of summer this week! The sunflowers bring a burst of color, the basil is one of the familiar smells of summer, and the snow peas are a tasty treat that aren't around for long. Garlic scapes are the flower bud of the garlic plant and taste exactly like garlic. They can be used in all the same ways you would use garlic. One of our favorite ways things to do with garlic scapes is turning them into pickles!

The first corn is coming along nicely!

We took a walk around the fields to see what is almost ready and we found some tomatoes gaining some color. Blackberries are close, so close! The raspberries are just starting to turn, the burst of heat we're getting will help them to ripen quicker. 

The tomatoes are starting to ripen!

Don't forget we have our Wild Edibles Walk on Thursday evening. If you are interested in joining, please send us an email at siwveggies@gmail.com to let us know. Also, check our calendar for the Field to Fork Dinners! They're filling up quickly!

Wild Edibles Walk

Wild Edibles Walking Tour with Nathaniel Whitmore

Photo courtesy of www.nathanielwhitmore.com

Nettles, Lamb's Quarters, Giant Chickweed, Skunk Cabbage...what are these strange things? Ever wonder what is edible in the woods? Want to learn more about eating wild foods, what's safe and what isn't, and the benefits of wild foods? We're hosting a walking tour with Nathaniel Whitmore as the guide. He has extensive knowledge in wild foods and medicinal herbs. He's been exploring the woods since he was a teenager and learning all he can. He's become an educator in the field of wild edibles and conducts classes and walking tours regularly. You can read more about Nathaniel's extensive background through his bio page of his website.

Wild Foraged Hen of the Woods Mushroom | Nathaneil Whitmore

Nathaniel also formed the Delaware Highlands Mushroom Society, a mushroom enthusiasts' club dedicated to the appreciation of fungi and education of edible and medicinal mushrooms.  Nathaniel offers walks through the club and serves as club president.  See the club website and facebook page.  DHMS is a member club of the Northeast Mycological Federation (NEMF) and is working on membership with the North American Mycological Association (NAMA).

Wild Mushroom | Photo from Delaware Highlands Mushroom Society

The walk will be June 23rd starting at 6pm. If you are interested in attending please email siwveggies@gmail.com by June 17th to reserve a spot. There is no ticket cost for this informative walk but are asked to make a small contribution of what you wish at the end of the tour.

We hope to have you join us!