Farm News: Week of Saturday, October 29, 2011

Hi folks,

It’s been a long season. Many things have not gone according to plan. It was time for a break. But breaks don’t come easily on the farm. So we’re working on devising a new method: the mini-vacation. Sunday morning we do all the chores, I figure out what the farm plan is for the week, we gather eggs about noon, water the greenhouse, and away we go. We’re back by early afternoon Tuesday, just in time to do chores again, fix whatever went wrong in our absence, and build this store again!

West Virginia trip
So our 48-hour spree this week was a dash over the Potomac River and into West Virginia, down to the Capitol, Charleston. Sunday evening we saw a live performance of Mountain Stage, an NPR-sindicated radio show that’s been on for about 20 years. There were five bands that played over the three-hour show, the final one being who we wanted to see the most: Dawes. They’re an LA-based rock band that our son Jack turned us onto a year or so ago and that we like a lot. Good stuff.

The next day we drove over to the New River Gorge, famous for its white water rafting, spectacular views, and the amazing bridge that spans it. We’ve posted a few pictures on our website at starhollowfarm.com, if you’re interested. (Scroll to the bottom.)

[Photo: Chris and I at the Gorge overlook.]

High speed internet… NOT!
Last week I reported that we had finally gotten DSL available here at the farm and had signed up. They sent us the modem and said we could drop our other provider. Turns out the company’s database says we have capability, but when the technician came out he said NO. Not even. And not likely. Damn!

Produce list.

• Apples: JonaGold, Nittany, Stayman, York, Apple-a-Day mix).
• Greens: arugula, bok choy, cabbage, baby chard, cooking greens mix, lettuce, lacinato kale, microgreens mix, pea shoots, spinach, salad mix.
• Veggies: Romano beans, beet roots, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower (several types), celeriac, cucumber (hothouse), garlic, Jerusalem artichokes, leeks, onions, parsnips, peppers (green bell, snack, chiles), potatoes (Yukon Gold, purple), radishes (watermelon and bunched), scallions, shallots, sorrel soup pack, sweet potatoes, tomatoes (green fryers, romas, mixed cherry), turnips, winter squash (acorn, buttercup, butternut, delicata, kabocha).
• Mushrooms: crimini and shiitake.
• Herbs: basil, chives, cilantro, lovage, marjoram, parsley, peppermint, rosemary, sage, savory, sorrel, spearmint, thyme.
• Herb sampler pack: savory, spearmint, thyme.
• Other food items: eggs, cheese, preserves.

Harvest Box contents
This week’s box contents are planned to be Simpson lettuce, baby spinach, white cauliflower, garlic, green bell pepper, carrots, sweet white turnips, 2 Stayman and 2 Cortland apples.

CSA volunteers
Many thanks to Cynthia, Bruce and Sangeeta for their help handing out orders at the truck last week. We really appreciate it!

Thanks much for your help and support!
Randy, Chris & all at Star Hollow Farm

General farm info: starhollowfarm.com.
CSA-specific info: starhollowfarm.com/csa.
Online CSA store: store.starhollowfarm.com.

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