Farmstand Hours:
Wed - Fri 9 - 7pm
Sat & Sun 9 - 5pm
Beverly Farmer's Market on Mondays 4pm - 6:30pm |
Upcoming Events
Sustainable Dinner
Thursday, September 27th at 6:30. SOLD OUT
Book Club Meeting
Thursday, Oct 4th
6:30 Farmstand Greenhouse
Food Preservation
Saturday, Oct 6th
Noon - 2pm
$4 per pint
Please sign up at farmstand
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.
Pumpkin Fest
Saturday, Oct 20th
Public Safety Building and Community House in Hamilton |
This Week's Share
Very large pumpkin growing in our "Seed Saving" garden by the plastic greenhouse.
Veggies:
Chard, Kale, Arugula, Mesclun, Radishes, Tomatoes, Summer Squash, Carrots, Garlic, Peppers, Hot Peppers, Eggplant, Onions, Celeriac, Potatoes.
PYO:
Parsley, Thyme, Oregano, Savory, Basil, Dill, String Beans, Cherry Tomatoes
Flower Shares:
24 stems
Additional organic produce available for purchase |
Friend of the Farm AdSpace
Nutrition 101
Monday, October 15th
from 6:30 - 7:30pm
"Eat This!", "Don't Eat That!" Sometimes it can be very overwhelming to make good food choices. In this workshop, we will create a great foundation to the benefits of eating well. Contact their office at 978-468-0606 for more information.
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Farmer Andrew's Report
The potatoes are dug! Thanks to everyone who came and helped, especially the parents and children from Cape Ann Waldorf. Although the potato yield wasn't the best we've ever had (because of the drought), we had a good harvest of baby snapping turtles. As soon as we uncovered them, they began to quickly crawl towards the river.
The Sustainable Dinner this Thursday has sold out. I'm looking forward to having a chance to sit down and relax with members and to enjoy some great food.
We had a great turn out for the Operation Troop Support event. Many military families spent the day at Green Meadows and connected to share their experiences. We also held a party for families currently staying at the HAWC (Help for Abused Women and Children) Shelter. Thank you to Paul Millerick for his donation of pizza, and for the other members who offered to help. Mercury Brewing Company also donated a case of soda. Most of the kids had never seen a chicken before, and as you can imagine, they became very familiar with them by the end of their party. It was a great day. |
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Food Preservation Workshop
 On Saturday, October 6th from Noon to 2:00pm, CSA members Amanda Donovan and Cecilia Mullings will lead a workshop on food preservation using vinegar and salt. We'll supply the food, jars, and all the information you need to be able to preserve the bounty at your own home. There will be a $4 charge for each jar you bring home. Please sign up at the farmstand.
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Green Meadows Farm Book Club Forming...
Would you like to be part of the Green Meadows Farm Book Club? We're having an initial meeting on Thursday, October 4th at 6:30, at the farmstand for those who would like to be part of it. CSA member Jen Benoit is going to spearhead the meeting. Decisions as to which books to read, how often to meet, and what topics will be covered will all be discussed. The focus of this book club will be on progressive political, social and environmental topics. No sign up required. For book ideas or suggestions, please email Jen directly at cliophotography@comcast.net |
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Needed: Scarecrow Clothes
 Hamilton Wenham will be holding a Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 20th at the new Public Safety Building. We have offered to provide scarecrows but could use some extra clothes to build them. Please bring jeans, flannel shirts, or anything else that you'd like to see on a scarecrow to the farmstand by Columbus Day and we'll create cute scarecrows for the festival. More info on this day in next week's newsletter. |
New Crop This Week: Potatoes
This week, we're distributing Katahdin Potatoes, which are a very classic New England white potato. They are an all purpose potato, great for roasting, boiling or mashing.
Potato facts:
Native to the Peruvian Andes, the potato is an American vegetable. It was cultivated in Peru and Bolivia and was a staple food for the Incas. In the early 16th century, the Spanish Conquistadors brought the potato to Europe. However, it did not gain wide acceptance until 1573 when it was cultivated in Spain. The Potato then crossed the Atlantic again to come back to North America where the pioneers spread them across the country.
When you store potatoes, place an apple in with them for company and they won't sprout.
Potatoes will keep for several weeks if stored in a cool, well ventilated, dark place.
Potatoes should not be stored near garlic or onions because both emit gases that will speed up the deterioration of the other.
Cut out parts of sprouted potatoes that have become green from exposure to light, as the green portion and the sprouts contain the toxic alkaloid called solanine, which can cause cramps or fatigue.
Raw potatoes should never be refrigerated because the chill converts the starch to sugar, which causes the flesh to become sweet.
If you add hot milk to potatoes when you are mashing them, they won't become heavy, lumpy or soggy. Cold milk tends to cause the starch in the potato to form a solid.
Recipes:
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Here is an Interesting photo of square watermellons
being cultivated in Japan. Square melons are easier to pack and ship. They're forced into square plastic forms while on the vines. We wonder if they're also organic... | |
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