Lunar Rhythm Gardens, Community Supported Agriculture, Durham & Kawarthas

The Winter CSA before X-mas!

Jessica — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:53:03 +0000

Taking home the bounty for Christmas Holidays. We had a great share including some honey, garlic scape pesto, dried herbs, and plentiful greens! We loved our root veggies, and potatoes in abundance.

The First Winter CSA Pick up of 2012!

Jessica — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:47:41 +0000

: A Fantastic Harvest!

Our first winter pick up was bountiful! We had a lot in the field since the fall had been so warm. CSA members also had a beautiful fall day to enjoy a drive out to the farm. We gave some people a little farm tour and some pony rides!

Moving the hoophouse Step #3 ! Yeah!

Jessica — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:43:18 +0000

: In it’s final reating place!

When we finally parked the hoophouse we were pleased that all went well! It took us all of one hour to undo and drag the hoophouse and set it up again! What a fantastic undertaking! Ready for some spring greens!

Moving the hoophouse Step#2

Jessica — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:39:39 +0000

: Comming across the ploughed ground!

So far no hitches in our first moves ! You could barely tell where the cedar runners came across the field it pulled so well!

Moving the hoophouse Step #1

Jessica — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:37:03 +0000

: Comming across the hayfield!

My dad & I designed our own mobile hoophouse this year! Here is it’s first trip across the farm!

Beach Bums!

Jessica — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:31:56 +0000

The real workers @ the draft horse demo!

Draft Horse & Equipement Day Demo October 10th 2011

Jessica — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:26:10 +0000

We had a draft hose and equipement day for Fleming College & any interested public. Kim Hadwen taught us the reins with his four horse hitch pulling a plough. We also had my dad David Foote demonstrating the tractor & plough.

Hanging Around!

We also brought out the BCS rottotiller.

Salsify-Pasta with Cream & Salsify

Jessica — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:25:07 +0000

SALSIFY

Salsify is often said to have an Oyster like flavor and others think it tastes similar to an artichoke. When cooked it has the texture of an artichoke heart.

Common uses for Salsify include cutting the roots into ½ inch cubes and adding to stews and soups. It can also be boiled, steamed, creamed or mashed. The mash can be formed into patties and then fried.

Pasta with Cream and Salsify

1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
2 bulbs of garlic, or two cloves of garlic
2 green onions
1 cup cream
Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooked pasta for 2

1. Peel and chop salsify. Heat water in a small saucepan and cook salsify for 5 minutes. Drain and reserve. If you prefer, skip this step and add it directly to the pan with the garlic and onion.

2. Heat oil and butter in frying pan and sauté the garlic and onion until soft, about 5 minutes.

3. Add the cream and cheese and allow to cook for a few minutes to thicken. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve over pasta.

The Greens are a growing!

Jessica — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:10:09 +0000

Jessalynn’s Favorite Beet

Jessica — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:01:38 +0000

Jessalynn took to carrying this lonely beet around after her cousin Moxie replanted it in her bucket. We still have it today and will see if it survives the winter out with the greens.