Farmstand Hours:
Wed - Fri 9 - 7pm
Sat & Sun 9 - 5pm
Beverly Farmer's Market on Mondays 4pm - 6:30pm |
Upcoming Events
Saturday Drop In Workshops
$8 for CSA members $16 per member families, Meet at 9:30am under the tent:
Farm Chores Help to feed and give water to the pigs, chickens and other farm animals. Boots recommended. Saturday, September 8
Harvesting and Tasting Join us in the fields to harvest your very own vegetables to taste! We'll try a variety of crops and talk about great ways to prepare them at home. Saturday, September 15
Summer Harvest Drawing Classes with Kathleen Speranza
Ages 14 - Adult, Sept 23rd
$25 ($20 members) pre-registration required, sign up at farmstand.
Sustainable Dinner
Thursday, September 27th at 6:30. $85 Reservations are being taken directly by the Exchange at the Wenham Tea House 978-468-1398.
Fall Farmers
Preschool (Ages 3-5 with parent )
Session 1
Fridays 9 - 10:00 am - September 14, 21 & October 5, 12, 19.
Session 2
Fridays10:30am-11:30am - September 14, 21 & October 5, 12, 19.
Cost: $50/5 classes ($45 members)
Fall Farmers
School Age 6-12
Wednesdays 3:15-4:45 September 12, 19, & October 3, 10, 17
Cost: $55/5 classes ($50 members)
Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 13th
11am - 4pm
We'll have great music from Back Eddy Bluegrass plus excellent food, fresh baked goods and of course, organic produce. Hayrides, pony rides and the Farm's animals will entertain the kids, along with children's activities. Admission is free! Festivals are held rain or shine. |
This Week's Share
Christopher Stockwell holds a pepper for photographer Paul Cary Goldberg.
Veggies:
Swiss Chard, Kale, Arugula, Mustard, Radishes, Cabbage, Lettuce, Fennel, Tomatoes, Summer Squash, Cukes, Carrots, Beets, Garlic, Peppers, Hot Peppers, Eggplant.
PYO:
Parsley, Thyme, Oregano, Savory, Basil, Dill, Cilantro, String Beans, Cherry Tomatoes!!!
Flower Shares:
24 stems, 5 Sun Flowers
Additional organic produce available for purchase | |
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Farmer Andrew's Report
The harvest has been amazing the last few weeks. Today we harvested almost a ton of summer squash and last week we collected over 1,500 pounds of tomatoes. The sweet corn grown down in Plainsmeadow was extremely sweet and relatively worm free.
Thanks to the awsome members who helped weed on Saturday. Everyone, pretty please with sugar on top, spend an extra few minutes pulling weeds in the front field. If we all put in a little time, the field will be looking good again. As a bonus, anyone who pulls weeds gets a free sunflower.
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 Mustard Greens
Mustard (also known as mustard greens, spinach, leaf mustard and white mustard), is a quick-to-mature, easy-to-grow, cool-season vegetable for greens or salads. Although mustard is often associated with the Deep South, it is also suitable for gardens in the central and northern United States during the cool parts of the growing season. Mustard greens are high in vitamins A and C.Store unwashed greens in plastic bags in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.They will keep for about three days. Wrap in moist paper towels for longer storage, up to five days. The flavor may intensify in the refrigerator during the longer five day storage. The longer they are cooked, the milder the flavor becomes. If cooked just until tender, they will have a spicy flavor. Baby mustard greens, on the other hand, can be eaten raw in salads or sandwiches.
A member of the cruciferous vegetable family, mustard contains large amounts of beta carotene and vitamin C that are important antioxidants. Although scientists do not fully understand how, these vegetables seem to have cancer-preventive properties. Mustard greens are also a source of calcium that can be important to lactose intolerant individuals. Mustard greens also contain a significant amount of iron.
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 Green Meadows Farm Raw Honey
Humans have been collecting honey for over 10,000 years. Ben Chadwick has been tending our honey bees and extracting the honey for years at the farm. Many bees are affected by mites, which need pesticides in order to eradicate them. The bee residents at Green Meadows Farm have not had any mite problems for the last five years. Ben can't explain why he hasn't had to spray our bees, but our honey could be certified organic if Ben wanted to file the paperwork. Our honey is also raw, meaning it has not been pasturized. There are many medicinal uses for honey, and it is an antioxident, similar to fruits and vegetables. Many customers ask if the bee population is in trouble. Ben says that local bee colonies are very strong and that most of the problems with bees have been down south.
Honey F.A.Q.'s
My honey has become solid (crystallized), is it still good?
Crystallization is the natural process by which the glucose in honey precipitates out of the liquid honey.
If your honey crystallizes, simply place the honey jar in warm water and stir until the crystals dissolve. Or, place the honey in a microwave-safe container with the lid off and microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until the crystals dissolve. Be careful not to boil or scorch the honey.
Also keep in mind that you can eat the honey in a crystallized form. Just scoop out of the jar and spread it on your toast or drop it in your tea!
How do I substitute honey for sugar?
When substituting honey for granulated sugar in recipes, begin by substituting honey for up to half of the sugar called for in the recipe.
For baked goods, make sure to reduce the oven temperature by 25°F to prevent over-browning; reduce any liquid called for by 1/4 cup for each cup of honey used and add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda for each cup of honey used.
Because of its high fructose content, honey has higher sweetening power than sugar. This means you can use less honey than sugar to achieve the desired sweetness.
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Farm Garden Hods and Canvas Bags
 New in the farmstand are our Green Meadows Farm Garden Hods. Perfect for your share, pick your own, kindling storage near the fireplace, or a knitting basket. The high quality wood and wire baskets are made for us in Maine.
Also new are our green tote bags with the chicken logo. These were  made for us by Enviro-Tote, a woman-owned and operated company in Bedford, New Hampshire. We wanted a strong bag with shorter handles, so customers could use them as a shopping bag for their share.
Look for these baskets and bags in our farmstand! |
 Fall Farmers
Autumn is a bountiful and colorful season on the farm. Farmers are harvesting, washing and storing vegetables, caring for animals, seeding the cover crop, composting, planting garlic, and saving seed. In this this class you will participate in age appropriate activities, take a hike, identify plants, and gather under the tent to taste the harvest or make a craft. Rain or shine. Boots recommended.
Preschool (Ages 3-5 with parent )
Session 1
Fridays 9 - 10:00 am - September 14, 21 & October 5, 12, 19.
Session 2
Fridays10:30am-11:30am - September 14, 21 & October 5, 12, 19.
Cost: $50/5 classes ($45 members)
School Age 6-12
Wednesdays 3:15-4:45 September 12, 19, & October 3, 10, 17
Cost: $55/5 classes ($50 members)
Please call the farm office at 978-468-3720 to sign up for these classes. | |
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