Posted on September 2, 2011 by augustsharvest
Week 4 July 13 & 14, 2011 For a pdf printable version of the Week 4 Newsletter please click here Most of the crops seem to be doing fairly well. We are getting a pretty good mix of sun and rain at the moment. We (along with most of the other farmers in the area) are [...]
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Posted on September 1, 2011 by augustsharvest
Week 3 Newsletter July 6 & 7, 2011 For a pdf printable version of the Week 3 Newsletter click here What great weather for the Canada Day long weekend! This week in your bin you will see what will likely be the last of the asparagus for the season, so please enjoy! Also appearing will be [...]
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Posted on September 1, 2011 by augustsharvest
Week 2 Newsletter June 29 & 30, 2011 For a pdf printable copy of the Week 2 Newsletter please click here Thank goodness for the rain, it has given the crops a sudden burst of life. The lettuce has come a long way in a week. Hopefully a good mix of sun and rain will continue [...]
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Posted on September 1, 2011 by augustsharvest
Week 1 Newsletter June 22 & 23, 2011 For a pdf printable copy of the newsletter please click here: Week 1 Newsletter ♫ It’s the most wonderful time of year! When every things growing, and planting and hoeing. It’s the hap-happiest season of all.♪ I’ve been like a kid at Christmas, impatiently waiting for the [...]
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Posted on May 25, 2011 by augustsharvest
Please Note: Applications are still being accepted. We have now expanded the CSA to offer deliveries to the Toronto (Avenue & Eglinton Area) with a pickup location at 210 Stibbard Ave Toronto, On (Mount Pleasant and Eglinton). Home delivery within our service area is available at a $6 per week charge, (Toronto areas being serviced are the M4P, M4R, [...]
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Posted on May 2, 2011 by augustsharvest
The opportunity to join for the 2011 CSA harvest season is still available! We have extended the application deadline. If interested in joining please send in your application as soon as possible. Please click on the application form page for pricing, details and for a copy of the application form. Please fax 519-393-5556, call 519-393-5550 or [...]
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Posted on January 29, 2011 by augustsharvest
Thank you for your interest in August’s Harvest Community Shared Agriculture program. August’s Harvest program gives you the opportunity to experience Local, Fresh, Organic vegetables grown on and around our farm throughout the harvest season. Your support for our Community Shared Agriculture Program means: – Once a week you will recieve [...]
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Posted on October 25, 2010 by augustsharvest
Baby bok choy belongs to the cabbage family and has a sweeter flavour than adult varieties. The mild sweetness of baby bok choy is easily overwhelmed. Perhaps the simplest approach is to coarsely chop the leaves (and stalks, if desired) add them to a hot skillet slicked with peanut oil and stir-fry (with slivered garlic [...]
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Posted on October 25, 2010 by augustsharvest
Horsey Parsnip Puree allrecipes.com Ingredients · 3 parsnips & 2 potatoes, peeled/cubed · 2 tablespoons horseradish · 1/4 cup evaporated milk · salt and pepper to taste Directions: 1. Place the parsnips and potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, [...]
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Posted on October 25, 2010 by augustsharvest
Featured Item: The artichoke is the edible flower bud of a thistle-like plant in the sunflower family which is eaten as a vegetable. The edible buds have a slightly nutty-flavor. Once the flower matures, the artichoke becomes inedible so the buds are harvested by hand before flowering. To eat the cooked artichoke, simply pull [...]
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