Is there a tree dropping fruit in your yard or on a friend’s property? Is it more than you can eat? We’ve got options here at littleGrasse! 1. People’s Cidery: We have a rack and cloth style press and make cider a few times each fall. Basically, you bring the fruit, we press it and Continue reading
In the coming weeks we will be distributing bulk amounts of several crops to families who signed up for year-round shares. It’s a gratifying time to revel in the harvest and know there’s food on hand for the coming bitter months. As with many other veggie successes this season, the fall roots (carrots, potatoes, beets Continue reading
Sure, we got hundreds of pounds of potatoes dug. And time-sensitive harvests and weeding occurred. And it was indeed drizzling much of the time. More than all that, it was an awesome morning of new connections, good conversation, and sharing delicious food. While community building takes effort, it doesn’t have to be hard. These mornings Continue reading
We have an abundance of hops, ready for the picking. They are in the river garden. Most folks think of brewing or tea in relations to hops. Here’s some ideas for use in cooking too! Hops can be used fresh or frozen for later use. Get in touch if you are interested in picking some. Continue reading
There’s abundance in the CHERRY TOMATO patch. There’s also lots of GROUND CHERRIES. Both are available for you-picking. Members are welcome to come out to pick anytime during daylight hours. Both are located near the barn on wide, accessible pathways. The cherry tomatoes can be found on the path that leads from the share barn Continue reading
As September is upon us, we welcome all the new & returning shareholders who have signed up for Fresh, Fall shares at the farm. This 8 week share is very cool indeed. It begins with all the delicious vegetables that generally thrive in the heat of summer such as tomatoes, peppers, basil, eggplant and beans. Continue reading
Picklin’ the Bounty Date: Saturday August 22nd Time: 10:30-noon Place: in the share barn We’ll provide: cucumbers, garlic, dill, other herbs, salt What to bring: quart jar, knife, cutting board and any favorite spices such as ginger or hot pepper A chance for preservers of all levels to learn or share favorite tips on lactic Continue reading
Today we will begin harvesting the three varieties of garlic grown at littleGrasse. We will distribute 20 bulbs to each Fresh share and 60 bulbs to each Year Round share. What will you do with that much garlic?! Hopefully cure it for eating enjoyment throughout the rest of the year. The curing process is simple. Continue reading