May 31, 2017

Longtime members know by now that Spring is all about greens. Kale, chard, salad mix, etc. will fill your baskets for a few more weeks before more robust crops like peas, summer squash, and fruit start to kick in. We hope you enjoy these first several weeks and all the greenery; it won’t be long before you’ll be craving these cooler-weather crops. If these are your favorites, don’t fear – they will show up again in the fall.

This week we have a few special treats: pecans from Windmill Gardens in Camp Verde and edible flowers (a CSA first!) from Whipstone Farm. The edible flowers include pansies, calendula, and bachelor’s button. We hope your enjoy them! They will make a beautiful addition to any salad.

Enjoy the week!
Meghan

What’s in your basket – May 31st

Asian greens mix – Willowbrook Farm
Broccolini – Whipstone Farm
Edible flowers – Whipstone Farm
Pecans – Windmill Gardens
Salanova – Whipstone Farm
Scallions – Willowbrook Farm
Swiss Chard – Whipstone Farm

Flower shares begin on June 14th! We can’t wait!

Salanova head lettuce (like we had in last week’s share) is tender and small like baby salad greens but has all the nutrition of a fully grown lettuce.

The blackberries at Willowbrook Farm are almost ripe!

Thinning fruit trees at Willowbrook. Apricots are just around the corner!