Hello from the farm. We are so grateful for spring to be here. Somehow prepping for the season has felt harder than the initial execution this year, and we are happy to to be executing! The last few weeks have seen us opening the farmstand, diving into our Spring CSA shares (harvesting lots of greens!), and beginning to plant outside!
This year we are welcoming back three of our amazing crew members: Sam, Meg, and Kasie. We also have a new hire: Orenna. Two more fabulous folks (Austin and Anna) will join us in May and June. This stellar crew is the heartbeat of operations- keeping the plants happy, the veggies clean, and the farmstand stocked.
The veggies have been bountiful. We're gobbling up greens (kale, lettuce, spinach, raab, sorrel, arugula, minutina, cress, mizuna, claytonia!) which feels like the best thing to do this time of year, and the radishes and scallions will be here soon! Seedings are cozy and warm in the new propagation house, which means summer is really around the corner.
I'm including a delicious greens recipe from local chef Amanda Webb if you're looking for something to do with all that freshness besides a salad. Read on for that recipe and a few more announcements!
Goings on
Coltsfoot spotted on the farm!
The farm is a great place to walk right now while some of the popular hiking trails are still too wet and the spring ephemerals are starting to bloom! Come take a walk!
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Farm Stand Together
We're partnering with Farm Stand Together this year to get farmstand gift cards to those who can't afford them. Because everyone should eat good food! Click on the link to apply or donate.
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How we grow
Ever wondered what our growing practices are all about? What does it mean to be certified organic? What is low-till? We answer your questions here!
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From the neighborhood: Farm craft
Be sure to check out the events this spring at Farm Craft Vermont, especially their upcoming Mother's Day Tour & Tea on May 11th and 12th. After a walking tour of the herb farm you will enjoy a full afternoon tea with treats on their patio. Price is $35. This event sells out quickly so check Farm Craft's website ASAP to book your tickets! More Farm Craft Events here.
from the kitchen
Come Say hello at the farmstand
On April 18th from 4-6pm we will host the first of several "Farmstand Visiting Hours." Because we are a self-serve farmstand, we don't always see you. Sara will be at the farmstand offering samples of a couple of farmstand products (TBD which ones yet!). This is a time to come ask questions about the farm, sample products, share a recipe, and simply say hi! Hope to see you there!
As always, thanks for eating with us! We are so grateful for your support, and we know the other farms we work with are too.
Sara, James, and the THF crew
PS. Wondering about joining a CSA? Read our blog post for six good reasons to sign up!