Farmstand Hours
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am - 5pm |
Winter Share This Week Includes:
Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Tomatoes, Herbs, Peppers, Lettuce, Potatoes, Spinach, Tangelos, Dates, Bananas, Apples
distribution subject to change based on availability
Produce Available for Purchase includes: Apples, Asparagus
Avocados, Bananas, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Dates, Garlic, Grapefruit, Herbs (Assorted), Kale, Lemons, Lettuce, Limes, Mushrooms, Onions, Parsley, Pears, Peppers, Potatoes (Russets and Fingerlings), Sprouts, String Beans, Tangelos, Tomatoes, Turnips, Yams, Winter Squash (Butternut)
Other Great Local Products:
Maple Syrup
Honey from Ipswich
Valley View Goat Cheese
Richardson's Milk
and Ice Cream
Our Own Eggs,
Chickens & Pork
Grass Fed Beef Appleton Farms
Atomic Cafe Fair Trade Coffee
Taza Chocolate |
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Green Meadows Farm Quilt Update
We've been busy at work, making a quilt which will be raffled off this Spring! The proceeds from the raffle will go directly to our low-income share fund. The quilt is now all pieced together and we're looking forward to completing the final touches so it can be hung and raffle tickets can be sold. | |
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Farmer Andrew's Update
Spring has started on the farm! The five pregnant ewes which are now living in one of our greenhouses have started giving birth. Margaret gave birth to Maud and Martha (the picture above is Margaret with Maud) Wednesday afternoon at 5 and Etta Mae gave birth to Eunis and Emma at around 10 last night. Can you believe it...all girls! I was hoping for as many girls as possible as they will become part of our breeding flock instead of freezer lambs. Special thanks to Brad, Kim, Robin and Shirley for staying late to help with the lambing.
We recently posted a short film on our website titled, "Meet the Sheep". In it, you'll see Robin O'Neil, our farm educator and a talented crew member, explain to my son Anson how to be calm around the sheep. This was important because we need the sheep to be more comfortable around people in case we need to help them through the birthing process. The crew has been holding a "March Madness" betting pool to see who will give birth first, and which sheep might have twins.
We're going to keep the lambs and moms away from the public for a few days. Next weekend, though, we'll invite people to come meet the new members of our flock. Come by for "Look at the Lambs" on Saturday, March 21st from 10am - Noon right behind the farmstand.
I've had some terrific feedback about our meat chickens. They do taste different than traditional breeds. Their dark meat is darker, and there's more of it in relation to breast meat. The stock made from these chickens is the deepest yellow I've ever seen. This is what we have been using for Amy's soups in the farmstand. For those looking for a more "traditional" tasting chicken, we will continue to stock fresh chickens in the farmstand from Free Bird, an all natural chicken from Pennsylvania.
 A new delivery of chicks has arrived and they're peeping away in the greenhouse. We will be holding a "Meet the Baby Chicks" event this Saturday from 10am - Noon in the farmstand greenhouse. Come by for a visit!
In the greenhouse, we've seeded onions and they've already popped up. Greenhouse tomatoes have their first true leaves, and herbs have been seeded. We received 400 chicks from a breeder in Iowa. These birds are to replace the older layers and they should start laying in July.
Business has been very good at the farmstand now that spring is just around the corner. Our CSA is sold out with approximately 300 people on the wait list. For those of you who have not paid yet, please do so in the next week. If you have not received a bill, please call our farm office at 978-468-3720. |
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2009 Education Programs  Morning Chores, Exploring the Life of Plants, and Farmer's Helper will all be offered again this summer. School Groups, Scouts, and Birthday Parties will remain a strong focus for our Education Program, and we are also excited to host the 4th Annual Teen Film Workshop. Details on these programs are now posted on our website. Sign up early as we expect to sell out, especially for the preschool classes!
For teens and adults looking to learn more about farming, we will be offering the following special classes with Farmer Andrew:
Planning Your Vegetable Garden This intensive class will help you learn the basics for planning your Vegetable Garden. We will cover plant growth, maintenance, compost, mulch and overall care for your garden. At the end of the class there will be time for one on one consultation and you'll receive a bag of organic fertilizer to get you started.
$30 per person; $28 members. Saturday, May 2nd from 1pm - 3pm
Testing Your Soil Success in organic farming and gardening comes from healthy soil. Knowing what's in your soil is not as easy as throwing down compost and fertilizer. In this workshop you will learn how to take a soil sample, send it to a soil analysis lab and how to analyze the results. Participants will be given soil testing forms to be filled out and instructions on how to take a soil sample.
$20 per person; $18 members. Saturday May 2nd from 11-12.
Building Raised Beds Hands on class on learning exactly how to build raised beds for your home vegetable garden. The class includes all the wood, braces, screws and a diagram on how to build your own raised beds.
$65 per person; $60 members. Saturday May 9th from 10-12
Rain Barrel Gardening Collecting rain water and storing it in an aesthetically pleasing container does more than make your home look nice. Utilizing this free water saves money and prevents drain on the Ipswich River watershed. This class will review how to install a rain barrel onto your existing gutter system.
Free; Rain Barrels will be available for purchase. Saturday May 9th from 1-2
Chickens in Your Back Yard Ever think about having your own flock of chickens. Have some questions about how to do it? This class will go through all aspects of raising chickens from selecting a breed, building a shelter, and proper nutrition.
$25 per family; $22 members. Saturday May 16th from 10-12 |
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New Products at the Farmstand
Oskri Organics Coconut Bars We really love these organic chewy bars! They taste like a macaroon cookie and will give you energy to get through the afternoon "blahs". Simply delicious!
 Henry and Lisa's Wild Alaskan Fish Nuggets. The fishstick has evolved!! We think you'll agree that these revolutionary Nuggets are the best tasting and healthiest you've ever eaten - here's why. The Pollock fillets are frozen on-board boats in the Bering Sea of Alaska within hours of harvest, preserving their peak freshness. They've used minimal breading so you'll get more fish with every bite and naturally there are no trans fats. Our Wild Alaskan Fish Nuggets tested safe for unlimited consumption for children by Seafood Safe. They're also available gluten free, which is the variety that we are selling at the farmstand. You'll never taste a better fish nugget!
Vermont Mystic Pie Company All Natural Pie Shells. Dave Barash,  the company's founder, was a one of the founders of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream. He decided to start an all natural pie company and searched all over Vermont for the best pie recipe using simple, all natural ingredients. The result is a terrific line of pies and pie crusts. These crusts are all butter, made with pure grade AA Cabot Creamery Butter and Certified Organic King Arthur Flour. The crusts contain no GMOs, oils or trans fats. Once you get the crusts, check out their terrific website with wonderful recipes!
 North Woods Dog Treats Made in Keene, New Hampshire, North Woods Animal Treats come in a variety of shapes and flavors, Peanut Butter Bears, Parmesan Moose, and Trail Mix Trout, (loaded with antioxidants). They're made by hand in small batches with human grade ingredients and are all natural. We also have "Nibbles" which are allergy free. These cookies have no wheat, soy, or corn in them, which are the most common allergen ingredients for dogs. All the ingredients are sourced in the United States. | |
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Contact Info
Green Meadows Farm, 656 Asbury Street, South Hamilton, MA 01982
Farmstand: 978-468-2277, Farm Office 978-468-3720 |
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Community Events:
Magical Strings Puppetry Presents:
The SNOWMAIDEN
A couple long for a child and make a maiden out of snow. She promises to stay with them as long as their love in rue.
Thursday, March 12
Ipswich Birth to Three Center
15 Market Street, Suite 4, Ipswich
Wednesday, March 18
Salem Public Library
370 Essex Street, Salem
Friday, March 27
Beverly Public Library
32 Essex Street, Beverly
The RAIN FAIRIES & The SUN FAIRIES
The Rain Fairies think they are the most important to help the plants grow and the Sun Fairies disagree. King Sun enlists the help of the wind and the clouds to teach them both a lesson.
Thursday, April 9
Sawyer Free Library
2 Dale Avenue, Gloucester
Wednesday, April 29
Manchester Public Library
15 Union Street, Manchester
All shows begin at 1:30
Puppet show is approximately 15 minutes long, with an activity to follow. Suggested ages: 1-7 year old. Free.
For more information please contact The Cape Ann Waldorf School at 978-927-1936 or www.capeannwaldorf.org
Saturday, March 28th, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Egg Decorating Event:
Learn the fine art of Ukrainian, tissue paper,
marbleizing, and other forms of egg decoration.
Please bring your own eggs!
Dyeing one dozen: $10 Dyeing two dozen: $15
Plant sprouted grass seeds for a lush springtime table garden: $3 per dish
(Includes: soil, seeds, and plastic dish for growing)
Coffee, tea, juice and muffins will be available for purchase.
For more information, please call 978-927-8811
Registration appreciated but not necessary. Open to the public.
Please dress appropriately. Small children must be supervised. | |
