Tomato Plants!

FARM NEWS

The official switch from winter to spring is defined on our farm by the first tomato planting. Tomato plants cannot handle freezing temperatures; even a light frost will cause a young tomato plant to turn brown and die. Our little tomato plants find cover in the greenhouse from the winter weather outside while they grow from seeds to young plants in preparation for their plant date into an open field.

Lemongrass Iced Tea

Though this refreshing drink doesn't use any tea leaves, we love the mild lemony flavor. It's perfect for a hot day and the mint or basil leaves are a great addition!

Lemongrass Iced Tea
(makes approximately 4 cups)

Ingredients:
4 cups water
2-3 lemongrass stalks
1 tablespoon honey (or to taste)
1 lime
basil or mint

Directions:

Using the back of a large knife, crush the lemongrass stalks to release the aromatics.

In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Drop in the lemongrass stalks and boil for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook 10 minutes.

Stir in the honey and remove from heat. Pour into a large glass container and refrigerate 1-2 hours until cool.

Fill glasses with ice and pour in the tea. Garnish with lime wedges and basil or mint leaves.

How To Add Lemongrass, Honey and Basil To Your Delivery: CSA members - head on over to our online Farm Stand Market to customize your upcoming delivery. The Market is open from noon on Thursday until 10 am, 2 days before your scheduled delivery day. After you confirm your produce items, click the orange button "Confirm and Continue To Other Farm Products" to add the products to your delivery. 

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Spring Crops Through the Season

FARM NEWS

The farm is cold and wet. Many of the fields lay fallow, waiting for the warmth of spring before summer crops of tomatoes, squashes, melons and peppers will be sown into them. Summer crops are
planted in spring. Fall crops are planted in the summer, and spring crops are planted in the fall and must endure winter before they can shine.