Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Box Share #14

I got this email from HoneyBrook yesterday:
We are pleased to report that, other than the loss of a few pepper plants at the Pennington farm, Honey Brook Organic Farm sustained no damage in Hurricane Irene. You can expect the same quantity of produce in this week's Delivered Boxed Share.


What's in this week's box:

Amish Paste Tomatoes, Beets, Eggplant, Garlic, Grape Tomatoes, Green Beans, Hot Peppers, Parsley, and Peppers.
FOUND OUTSIDE OF YOUR BOX: 1 box Heirloom Tomatoes and one Watermelon.

Pick-Your-Own in Chesterfield:
Sunflowers, cut flowers, raspberries, green/snap beans, okra, hot peppers, international eggplant, cherry & sauce/plum tomatoes and herbs are near the Distribution Center, including assorted mint, rosemary, stevia, lemon verbena, specialty basil, sage, lemon balm, chives, catnip and thyme.





Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Garden Extras

I am putting up veggies as fast as I can. I pickled okra and now I'm working on some green beans for the freezer. I am looking forward to cooler months with good produce straight from my pantry and freezer!

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Box Share Week #13

We are still in Iowa so MJ is home eating...

This week's box:

Beets, Garlic, Grape Tomatoes, Green Beans, Heirloom Tomatoes, Hot Peppers, Parsley, Peppers, *Potatoes, Summer Squash, and Slicing Tomatoes
FOUND OUTSIDE OF YOUR BOX: Watermelon

Pick-Your-Own in Chesterfield:
Sunflowers, cut flowers, raspberries, green/snap beans, okra, hot peppers and herbs are near the Distribution Center, including assorted mint, specialty basil, lemon verbena, sage, lemon balm, chives, catnip and thyme

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Box Share Week #12

I am on my way home to Iowa today. It also happens to be my 29th birthday, so I'm celebrating in true Iowa style. We are heading to the Iowa State Fair!

Here's hoping MJ survives two weeks only eating vegetables!


What came in the box this week for MJ:

Basil, Beets, Dill, Eggplant, Garlic, Grape Tomatoes, Hot Peppers, Peppers, Shallots, and Slicing Tomatoes
FOUND OUTSIDE OF YOUR BOX: Bouquet of Flowers.

Pick-Your-Own in Chesterfield:
Sunflowers, cut flowers, raspberries, okra, hot peppers and herbs are near the Distribution Center, including assorted mint, specialty basil, lemon verbena, sage, lemon balm, chives, catnip and thyme.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Box Share Week # 11

What's in this week's box:

Basil, Cabbage, Cilantro, Eggplant, Garlic, Grape Tomatoes, Hot Peppers, Onions, Peppers, Potatoes, and Summer Squash.
FOUND OUTSIDE OF YOUR BOX: 1-Box *slicing tomatoes. Please take only 1 box per share.
Pick-Your-Own in Chesterfield:
Sunflowers, cut flowers and herbs are near the Distribution Center, including assorted mint, specialty basil, sage, lemon balm, chives, catnip and thyme.



Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Box Share Week #10

What's in the box...
Basil, Beets, Cilantro, Dill, Eggplant, Garlic, Grape Tomatoes, Onions, Melon, Peppers, Hot Peppers, Potatoes, and Summer Squash.
FOUND OUTSIDE OF YOUR BOX: 1-box *Slicing Tomatoes; 1 Watermelon.

Pick-Your-Own in Chesterfield: Sunflowers, cut flowers, red raspberries and herbs, including assorted mint, specialty basil, sage, lemon balm, chives, catnip and thyme, are near the Distribution Center.