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# Lunar Rhythm Gardens, Community Supported Agriculture, Durham & Kawarthas

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- [Open House and May 2017 Farmers Markets & Events](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=2100) - Spring has sprung and with that some exciting Spring Farmer's Markets and of course Lunar Rhythm Gardens Open House! We can’t wait to see you on May 27th, from 10 am until 4 pm! Bring some friends along to visit the farm. Enjoy the fresh air while learning all about our way of gardening, and visiting with
- [August 2017 Farmers Markets & Events](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=2112) - Port Perry Farmers Market Date: every Saturday Location: Palmer Park Time: 8am - 1pm Duration: June - October (Thanksgiving weekend) Lakefield Market Date: every Thursday Location: Lakefield Arena Car Park Time: 9am - 2pm Duration: May – October (Week of Thanksgiving) Millbrook Market Date: Sunday, August 13 & Sunday August 27, 2017 Location: Millbrook Library Time: 10am - 3pm
- [July 2017 Farmers Markets & Events](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=2119) - Port Perry Farmers Market Date: every Saturday Location: Palmer Park Time: 8am - 1pm Duration: June - October (Thanksgiving weekend) Lakefield Market Date: every Thursday Location: Lakefield Arena Car Park Time: 9am - 2pm Duration: May – October (Week of Thanksgiving) Millbrook Market Date: Sunday, July 9 & Sunday July 23, 2017 Location: Millbrook Library Time: 10am - 3pm
- [October 2017 Farmers Markets & Events](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=2125) - Port Perry Farmers Market Date: every Saturday Location: Palmer Park Time: 8am - 1pm Duration: June - October (Thanksgiving weekend) Durham Fall Market Date: Thursday, October 5, 2017 Time: 9am - 2pm Location: Durham Regional Headquarters, Whitby, Ontario Duration: 1 day Millbrook Market Date: Sunday, October 22, 2017 Location: Millbrook Library Time: 10am - 3pm Lakefield Market Date: every Thursday Location:
- [September 2017 Farmers Markets & Events](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=2121) - Port Perry Farmers Market Date: every Saturday Location: Palmer Park Time: 8am - 1pm Duration: June - October (Thanksgiving weekend) Lakefield Market Date: every Thursday Location: Lakefield Arena Car Park Time: 9am - 2pm Duration: May – October (Week of Thanksgiving) Millbrook Market Date: Sunday, September 10 & Sunday September 24, 2017 Location: Millbrook Library Time: 10am - 3pm St. Paul's
- [June 2017 Farmers Markets & Events](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=2103) - Port Perry Farmers Market Start Date: Saturday, June 3, 2017 Location: Palmer Park Time: 8am - 1pm Duration: June - October (Thanksgiving weekend) Durham Spring Market Date: Thursday, June 7, 2017 Time: 9am - 2pm Location: Durham Regional Headquarters, Whitby, Ontario Duration: 1 day Millbrook Market Date: Sunday, June 25, 2017 Location: Millbrook Library Time: 10am - 3pm
- [Setting the seedlings free!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1998) - Hello Again, Friends of the Farm! Our next mini market is Saturday, April 23rd! It is the LAST mini market of the season... You're on your own till Lakefield Farmers' Market, Thursday, May 26th or Port Perry Farmers' Market, Saturday, June 4th! Or you can get a Certified Organic Summer vegetable share, and get your veggies every week
- [Port Perry Farmers' Market](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=547) - We at Lunar Rhythm Gardens thank all our faithful customers at the Port Perry Farmers' Market for a great season and we look forward to seeing you in the spring! We couldn't do it without YOU the customers. Cheers, Jess
- [We are Now Certified Organic!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1967) - Lunar Rhythm Gardens is now Certified Organic!! Hello, Friends of the Farm! Good news: Lunar Rhythm Gardens is now Certified Organic!! To celebrate we are having a sale for our mini market this Saturday, January 9th from 10 am till 4 pm. Please email your orders in by Thursday morning, January 7th! Greens - $3.25/sm and
- [Signs of Spring!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1977) - Hello, Friends of the Farm! This past week - Jess was out picking up supplies in Elmira for the start of the growing season; potting soil, cell packs and web trays. And yes - the celeriac and celery have sprouted! Onions, leeks and more have been sown too. I guess that means you should all
- [The greening of Lunar Rhythm Gardens!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1981) - Hello, Friends of the Farm! Lots of little seedlings growing on the farm - destined for 2016 Summer CSA and farmers' markets in Port Perry and Lakefield! As predicted - the greenhouse is getting greener... Its been a blast from the past having Karen back as a teamster/intern this year. This picture looks like its
- [Mini Market Saturday, January 23](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1973) - Hello Friends of the Farm - Here we are in mid-January, and the selection for our mini markets is still going strong! Here's a picture of Kitty Cat sunning herself in the tree :) Here's what we have for this weeks, mini market on Saturday, January 23rd. Please get your orders in by Thursday morning,
- [Wear is the snow?!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1961) - Hello, Friends of the Farm! The weather is not wintry at all around here. Who knows if or when we shall ever get frost, let alone snow. But on the bright side, Dime is happy with the warm weather, especially inside the new greenhouse. Here he is taking a nap ;) Its time for another Mini Market!
- [Farm to Fork Greens](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1957) - It has been such beautiful weather this fall, we certainly can't complain! Here is Sophie harvesting in her shirt sleeves a week ago Thursday. Hard to believe she is gone now... Merci for all your help, Sophie! And if you haven't tasted the greens yet this year, you'd better get on that! From farm... to
- [Halloween Antics](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1954) - We spent the week harvesting more veggies to put into storage. We now have some Jerusalem Artichokes available to order, see Jamie Oliver's recipe for the details on this nutty veg. We also celebrated Halloween! Here are the boys all dressed up for the occasion: Its time for another Mini Market! This Saturday, November 7th
- [How to get fresh produce this winter!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1946) - Its been a while since we've updated you on the comings and goings at Lunar Rhythm Gardens, so here goes! Now that fall has definitely shown its colours, and the CSA has wrapped up for summer - we are looking ahead to our Winter CSA, which starts October 24th and runs till January 23, 2016.
- [Winter is coming...](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1934) - That means our 2015/16 Winter CSA Registration has begun! Click here for your printable registration form. Winter CSA has on farm pick up only at 253 Gray Road. Directions: from Port Perry East on 7A, Turn Right at Yelverton Road, Turn left at Gray Road There will be meat & eggs available on pick up
- [Strawberries and Kale are here!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1917) - The farm was busy this week having hosted a school group & CRAFT Day in one week! BJ helped to haul the potatoes up from the root cellar - it was so wet the wagons couldn't go! Strawberries are here! Our sweet potatoes went in the ground this week! Broccoli is starting to form
- [Start of Summer CSA 2015](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1909) - Our CSA pick ups for the 2015 season start today Tuesday June 2nd. How exciting for us here at Lunar Rhythm Gardens, we feel it truly marks the start of summer! (We know it is a few weeks away!) Here are some pics of the Eggplants and Peppers being set free in the field! Calvin
- [Dandelion Day is THIS Saturday (May 30th)!!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1906) - What a great way to spend a day! Something for everyone!! Heather and Kyle will be there - visit them at the Lunar Rhythm Gardens stand. Dandelion Day is a celebration of nutrition and wellness as a companion to the Purple Onion Festival. It will be held at Seeds Of Change at George Street United
- [In Memory of...](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1897) - In Memory of...... Fanny, our family member of 10 years, passed away the morning of April 24th. She was an important member of our farm leaving behind many memorable moments! Generally having free roam of the farm, she could get herself into trouble sometimes, raiding the apple orchard, and escaping to the garden to
- [May Happenings](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1889) - Farm Happenings We have had an incredibly busy two weeks! The remaining members of our crew arrived the first week of May. Welcome Colin & Amy! We had an amazing Open House May 9th, with huge attendance. Thanks to Heather, Leah, & Aunt Helen for their tour guide skills! And thanks, Jan,
- [Dandelion Day - May 30, 2015](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1884) - What a great way to spend a day! Something for everyone!! Dandelion Day is a celebration of nutrition and wellness as a companion to the Purple Onion Festival. It will be held at Seeds Of Change at George Street United Church Saturday May 3oth, 2015. Booths inside and out. Public attendance in support of local
- [IMPORTANT REMINDER...](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1876) - Our Open House is THIS Saturday, from 11am until 4pm! For best selection, place your order by tomorrow, Thursday, May 7 FREE – sign up for a share at the Open House and receive one dozen farm fresh eggs PRIZE DRAWS – Packages of beef, pork, milk-fed veal, and Gift Certificates Visit with baby calves.
- [Open House and SO much more!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1866) - Our Annual Open House is Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 11am until 4pm For best selection, place your order by Thursday, May 7 FREE – sign up for a share at the Open House and receive one dozen farm fresh eggs PRIZE DRAWS – Packages of beef, pork, milk-fed veal, and Gift Certificates Visit with
- [Open House --- and free stuff!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1856) - Our annual Open House will take place May 9th from 11am to 4pm. There is SO much to do and see this year FREE - Everyone who attends the Open House will receive a Tomato seedling to take home! FREE - sign up for a share at the Open House and receive one dozen farm
- [Learning on the Farm...](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1847) - We have been enjoying some amazing weather on the farm and it has allowed us to get down and dirty! We have been blessed with some extra help from Fleming College students on Co-op placement and it has been awesome teaching them the 'ins and outs' of farming! Jessalynn has started her flower seeds for the
- [Happy Easter!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1841) - Don't forget Lunar Rhythm Gardens for your Easter meal plans! Just arrived - ham roasts, bacon, pork chops, fresh sausages & more have arrived! We also have milk fed veal, pesto, humus, honey, lamb, and frozen rutabagas, and eggs available! In our root cellar you will find potatoes, and parsnips for sale. Cheers, Jess
- [Spring -- getting even closer now!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1835) - There's a lot going on now at Lunar Rhythm Gardens. Take a look to see how we spend some of our time... And look who's going to have a baby any day now...Fantasy!
- [All in a days work - your veggies in the works!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1817) - We need a warm greenhouse and LOTS of empty trays Kyle is testing out the new vacuum seeder Dime and Missy keeping us company Voila!! What an amazingly productive day! Jess
- [It's almost spring!!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1809) - Yes it is cold out now; however, there are many signs of spring in the air...especially on the farm! The greenhouse is fired up, seedling trays have been filled and the cows are starting to bask in the warm sun! Starting our organically grown seedlings for our summer CSA means that the season for growing
- [Introducing...Cheese CSA](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1805) - All of us know how great it is when we receive our CSA farm shares each week. Knowing that I'm a 'part of' the process makes my veggies taste that much better. Now available - Carpe Diem Cheese CSA. We have arranged with Julie to have your cheese CSA ready and waiting with your
- [Mini Market, foals, and seeding...oh my!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1801) - Don't forget - Mini Market at the farm tomorrow!! At Mapleshade, where I help out in the winter, we have foals on the way any time now. Below is Druidess - she's due first! And...March 1st we will be planting our first seeds in the greenhouses. Can't wait to see everything grow! Spring is upon
- [Summer 2015 CSA](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1799) - Summer CSA Don’t forget to sign up for your 2015 Summer CSA Basket! We’ve got the seed, the garden plan is complete, and we have almost completed Organic Certification papers. In order to guarantee your 2015 Summer CSA Basket sign up NOW! If you are interested in the years’ Winter CSA, please email us to
- [Mini-Market Feb 21, 2015!!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1796) - We will be holding an on-farm mini market on Saturday, February 21st. Please get your order in to us by Tuesday, February 17th so that we can have it packed for you and ready to pick up. Call or text 905-986-9612, or email lunarrhythmgardens@gmail.com. Please remember that all cheques are to be made out to “Jessica Foote”. Here’s
- [Mini-Market February 7th](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1787) - Hello to all! There are changes at the farm!! Unfortunately Margie is not continuing with the duties as coordinator of the newsletter, blog and website. A family friend, Eileen (Heather and Leah's mother), will be taking over coordinating and posting for social media and newsletters. Along with this change we will be introducing a new format
- [Brussels Sprouts in Garlic Butter](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1783) - Brussels Sprouts in Garlic Butter Ingredients: Servings: 2-4 15 Brussels sprouts, halved lengthwise 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, smashed with the flat of a knife freshly grated parmesan cheese(optional) salt and pepper Directions: Melt butter and olive oil in a medium skillet (over medium-high heat) until butter is foamy. Reduce heat to medium, add smashed
- [Mini Market and LAST CSA Pickup Saturday, January 24, 2015](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1764) - We will be holding an on-farm mini market and last CSA pick-up on Saturday, January 24th. Please get your order in to us by Tuesday, January 20th so that we can have it packed for you and ready to pick up. Please remember that all cheques are to be made out to “Jessica Foote”. Here’s what we
- [Mini Market and CSA pick up Saturday, January 10](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1760) - Happy New Year! We will be holding the first on farm mini market of 2015 on Saturday, January 10th. Please get your order in to us by Tuesday, January 6th so that we can have it packed for you and ready to pick up. There is a message from Kyle at the bottom of the email regarding the
- [Last mini market before the Holidays!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1756) - Wouldn't a summer share from Lunar Rhythm Gardens make a great gift this year? Send us an email or give us a call about the details... We will be holding an on farm mini market on Saturday, December 13th. Please get your order in to us by Tuesday, December 9 so that we can have it packed for
- [Mini Market Saturday, December 6](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1752) - We will be holding an on farm mini market on Saturday, December 6. Please get your order in to us by Tuesday, December 2 at the latest so that we can have it packed for you and ready to pick up. Please remember that all cheques are to be made out to “Jessica Foote”. Here’s
- [Mini Market Saturday, November 22](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1741) - We will be holding an on farm mini market on Saturday, November 22. Please get your order in to us by Tuesday, November 18 so that we can have it packed for you and ready to pick up. Please remember that all cheques are to be be made out to "Jessica Foote". Here's what we
- [Mini Market Saturday, November 8](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1738) - We will be holding an on farm mini market on Saturday, November 8 from 11 am until 4 pm. Please get your order in to us by Tuesday, November 4 so that we can have it packed for you and ready to pick up. Please remember that all cheques are to be be made out
- [Planning Ahead](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1732) - As Fall starts to creep in, we start to plan ahead to the 2016 season, although in truth we have been doing that for a while! For instance, there is a section of the garden that was planted to rye last fall, which is a way of making that land more fertile, since it has
- [New Things](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1723) - This week was all about new things... Seeing something new, trying something new. We’ll start with Art Shannon of Arbor North, who came out with his team of horses to log the bush at the farm. Jessica used to log with Art, so although it was not trying something new so to speak, she did
- [Look What I found!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1704) - That’s right – the melons are coming along nicely! And although the cucumbers and summer squash would rather hot hazy days of summer (unlike our current weather conditions), we will have a few for you this week. We will also have some spinach! For the first time this season we have a reliable spinach patch
- [Almost There...](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1701) - Seems like we are on the verge of a few crops being ready! The peas are a good size, they just need to fill in a bit. The tomatoes are on the vine – just need a bit more ripening time: The corn is also getting tall enough that we had to weed it ourselves,
- [Fresh and New](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1698) - It’s the time of year in the garden when it seems that something new is ready everyday – which is good news for you! The green onions have come along nicely, as have the strawberries that you are currently enjoying... Sometime soon we will be harvesting the peas! And the raspberries too – with a
- [Hanging Out with Friends](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1695) - There have been many happy reunions this week, what with it being our turn to host the CRAFT day, and also having the first week of CSA pick ups. We even met a few new friends at the All Natural and Go Organic Show on last Sunday. And when we got home after a long
- [Since our last post...](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1686) - Lots of things have happened since our last post! Here's an update: We've laid plastic to plant the peppers, eggplants, sweet potatoes, zucchini, cucumbers and squash. Then we got busy planting all those things... The garden is coming along nicely now - just in time for the first week of the CSA! We've also teamed
- [Last Call!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1680) - Just a reminder that we will be having our last mini market at the farm this Saturday, May 24 from 11 am until 4 pm. This will be the last chance to pick up produce at the farm until the 2014 Summer CSA begins. We are planning to have the first CSA pick up be
- [Spring has Sprung!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1677) - The strawberries are blooming and the asparagus are tall - spring is upon us... Since the CSA start is slightly delayed this year, we thought we would hold a couple more Mini Markets at the Farm on Saturday, May 17th and 24th from 10 am until 4 pm. That way we can share in the
- [Open House Saturday May 10, 10 am to 4 pm](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1675) - Time is flying by in the garden! Seems like not so long ago we were asking the snow to go away, and now we are asking for rain! We've got onions, leeks, kale, swiss chard, carrots, beets, lettuces, radishes and greens planted into the garden now. Things are starting to look green; even the asparagus
- [Lots of Stuff to See and Do](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1671) - We're headed out on the road for a few events, and one at home in the next few weeks. If you get a chance - tell your friends, and come join us! Maple Fest - Saturday, May 3 from 9 am to 5 pm At Bowmanville Maple Fest, we will be handing out some promotional
- [Last On-Farm Mini Market of the Season!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1663) - Yes, it has come time to get ready for our Port Perry and Lakefield farmers' markets and CSA shares - so we must warn you that this Saturday, April 26th from 11 am till 4 pm will be our last on-farm mini market! Please get your orders in by Wednesday, April 23rd. We also hope
- [A song from the onions and leeks...](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1650) - The onions and leeks (fearing that they will never make it into the garden) have adapted a song for Spring. Oh, the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful, And since we've no place to go, Stop the snow! Stop the snow! Stop the snow! Wait... isn't that a Christmas carol -
- [First Calf!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1642) - You could have blinked and missed the birth of this season’s first calf. She obviously wanted to get out and stretch her legs... and then go back to sleep! She has no name yet... Perhaps you can give us some suggestions? In the meantime, we have been seeding away feverishly in the greenhouse. The nightshade
- [March "Break"...](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1636) - We have been busy this week - trying to keep the seedlings watered and warm, exercising the horses and entertaining the kids over March Break. This meant a few late nights on the farm; but I wouldn't have captured this great sunset otherwise! We will be having another on-farm mini market on Saturday, March 29
- [We're growing, in so many ways!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1632) - The onion, leek, celery and celeriac seedlings have been coming along nicely! Now we have started seedlings in the greenhouse - kale, kohlrabi, lettuces to be transplanted into the hoop house eventually. Hard to believe that on sunny days, we don't even have to heat the greenhouse these days - it gets pretty hot in
- [Come and visit us!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1602) - We have not been idle these past few weeks, if you can believe it. Garden planning is upon us once again - and we have endeavoured to keep your comments and requests in mind. The seeds were ordered and have begun to arrive. In the next couple of weeks we will be starting our onions,
- [Spring is coming, and we're getting ready!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1623) - As you may know, the balmy temperatures last week turned out to be a bit of a teaser for Spring... But we are still confident that Spring will come, if only because of the intense sunshine that the dogs love so much! We have started preparing for the upcoming season by starting to heat up
- [Cold and Crisp](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1568) - Although it was a wintery day today, it was a beautiful sunny day to go back to the storage bin and collect this week’s veggies. It occurred to us that we had never really posted any pictures of the storage bin. Nestled into a hill adjacent to one of the back fields, the storage bin
- [Summer 2014 CSA Registration has begun!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1537) - The registration for the 2014 season has begun. You can access the Summer 2014 CSA Registration Form here. Actually, its a brochure, and hopefully it will explain the new Equal Payment Plan clearly! Just check off the options that apply to you, tally it up, and mail it off with your payment. Don't forget, cheques
- [How to get fresh veggies, meat and other products this winter!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1566) - Hello! We have been busy getting the new hoop house enclosed so that we can provide you guys with winter greens! We have also been taking the "Furraris" out to keep them in shape as well as to pick up the veggies from the cold storage bin. If you are interested in some fresh veg,
- [Last On-Farm Pick-up Date Before Holidays!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1571) - It’s hard to believe that we are already up to the last pick-up date before the holidays begin! The cold temperatures have set in, and the farm looks cozy and inviting with a layer of snow covering it. Here's what we have available for pick-up on Saturday, December 14 - please let us know your
- [Want to join our team?](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1576) - We are currently accepting applications for internships at Lunar Rhythm Gardens. Check out our listing on the CRAFT website. We sure do know how to have fun!
- [On-Farm Mini Market Saturday, January 25](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1590) - We will be holding yet another on-farm mini market this Saturday, January 25th from 11 am until 6 pm. Please let us know your orders by Thursday, January 23rd! Here’s what we have available: Carrots $1.35/lb Beets $1.50/lb Potatoes $1/lb Rutabagas $3/lb Onions $1.35/lb Kale $3 for small bags, $5 for large bags Mesclun $3
- [2010 Registration, Jackolanterns, X-mas Turkeys!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=139) - Sign up for next season, 2010 registration forms are now available! The price for next season is 285$ for a half-share and 520$ for a full share. The in town drop of fee is still 50$. We are once again asking for a 100$ dollar deposit, with registration. We will be making sign up sheets available
- [Happy New Year!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1583) - When I wrote you last, it was 2013 and winter had not even begun. How things have changed in the last month! The weather has dipped into new territory – making us question just how warm our storage bin would be when it is -30°C outside... and whether or not the greens would survive such
- [We Had Snow!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1563) - And then it melted... Last Friday morning, it looked like this: By that afternoon, it looked like this: And of course the weather for this weekend is going to be nice and warm; predictably unpredictable! That’s ok, we are going to take advantage of the nice weather to put plastic up on our new hoop
- [Frosty Fall](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1560) - We have had a busy and unpredictable Fall so far, the good news being that we have managed to save quite a bit of the veggies from the frost – with the exception of Monday night’s hard frost which finished off a few of the greens. But that’s OK – we have plenty of greens
- [Greenhouses are ready for Winter shares!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1554) - Both the hoop house and the mini-mobile hoop house are full of beautiful greens to go into the winter shares! We are still working on harvest in the field, so we can get all the roots into the cellar for winter storage - hopefully it will go smoothly. Winter shares are still available if
- [Until We Meet Again...](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1551) - Well, it’s finally here: the last week of the 2014 Summer CSA. What a summer it has been – we’ve had a great season! Of course the better part of our success is the result of a great team, although Mother Nature had a hand in it too. One more of the team will be
- [Thankful](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1548) - To me, Fall is almost synonymous with routine; not only the everyday routine, but also the rituals that come with the fall. We have gotten into quite the groove on the farm over the course of the summer and into the fall, and the predictability of routine has served us well. The daily routines like
- [Work Hard, Play Hard](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1546) - We have a lot of projects to take care of this fall in addition to the harvest. This is partly because we will be losing yet another intern soon and want to take advantage of the extra set of hands and also because the frost and the snow are coming, and we need to be
- [Taste of Durham Mini Market](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1531) - Come join us tomorrow, September 15 from 11:30 am until 2:00 pm at St. Paul’s United Church, 65 Kings Crescent in Ajax for the Taste of Durham Mini Market! 2013 Farmers Market Poster
- [Onions!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1527) - It was rather a wet day for onion harvest – but they had to come in to start the drying process. Every little bit of help is nice when you have about 10 rows of onions to bring in... We also had another CRAFT day this week, and we learned all about canning from Bernardin’s
- [A Time to Can](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1524) - To Everything (Turn, Turn, Turn) There is a season (Turn, Turn, Turn) And a time to every purpose, under Heaven. We’ve done a fair bit of canning on the farm, and if you haven’t gotten to it... well, it’s not too late! We still have a fair few zucchini and quite a few tomatoes.
- [Beauty in the Garden](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1521) - These days you don’t have to look too far to see beauty in the garden. With that being said, I think it’s worth highlighting a few. Sometimes it’s the colours: Other times it’s the flowers: And often, it’s the smiles: We are starting to see the end of the season, and soon we will be
- [Pumpkins and Melons and Squash, Oh My!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1518) - We went on an expedition this week to see how close they were to being ready, and to find out just exactly how to tell when they are ready. We could not believe just how big they were! Last year, the melons didn’t really ripen, and the squash were so very small. No worry about
- [In Memory of Penny](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1516) - You may find it strange that this week’s update is dedicated to a dog... But, to us she was no ordinary dog, and she went a long way to helping keep the farm running smoothly. Some of you may already know that Penny died this week – something that was unexpected, and left us all
- [Busy Bees](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1507) - The bees have been busy pollinating our crops! The sunflowers are loaded with bees, who are in turn loaded with pollen. They look like they are wearing puffy yellow pants! I am also happy to report that we have some squash bees! Here is one inside a flower along with his buddy the cucumber beetle.
- [Inspration from the Garden](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1501) - We have some exciting news! Marcey Collins, a long time CSA member and Certified Community Food Advisor has just published a cookbook with over 50 recipes inspired by Lunar Rhythm Gardens! The interns would all agree that Marcey’s recipes are great – we literally drop everything and follow Marcey and Dave around when they come
- [Dawn to Dusk](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1481) - Dawn time. Chores time. Harvest time. Lunch time. Weeding time. Play time. Quiet time. Storm time. Pick up time. Dusk time.
- [Horsing Around](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1476) - As many of you already know – Jessica farms almost exclusively with horses. This week, the horses raked hay for David, disced a field that had been plowed, helped retrieve implements from storage and performed the regular row cultivation in the garden. This week, Alex and Jeanne used a single horse scuffler to get at
- [Some new calves](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1459) - We've had a few calves born over the last few weeks... time for an update! First we have Toad (mother is Horn): Harvey, born on harvest day (mother is Betsy): Chapelle (mother is Cocoa): And last but not least, Willy! Dave had to "free" Willy, since he was a breach birth, and came out back
- [Long overdue introduction](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1455) - Way back in May, Alex came to the farm as an intern. For some reason, we never introduced you to him! Here he is: My name is Alex and I am from a town near Kitchener-Waterloo. I have just completed a History degree at Trent University and rather than return to my regular job landscaping,
- [Strawberries are here!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1446) - Summer has officially arrived, and so have our strawberries! So, if you have a hankering for strawberries, come on out to the farm and buy some! You can find us at the Port Perry market on Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm, and at the Lakefield Farmers’ Market on Thursdays from 10 am to
- [Let me tell you 'bout the birds and the bees...](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1422) - Quite a few birds (chickens and turkeys) and bees and a few goats at Ian Critchell's this last CRAFT day. I'm sure most of the interns left his farm dreaming of how to convince their farmers to start making honey. Ian had a wealth of information for us all and will continue to be a
- [Market season is here!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1394) - Karen, Jessica and Jessalynn have been making the rounds of the farmers markets this week. Here's a couple of pictures of Jessalynn pedaling her wares at the Port Perry Farmer's Market last Saturday morning: Now, who wouldn't want to buy those greens? (Photos courtesy of Kerri King). You can find Jessica at the Port Perry
- [Typical day in the barn](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1384) - The farm is all a buzz in anticipation of the first pick-up week for the summer CSA! All our work is about to pay off. Of course there is still lots of work to be done, we just add a new task to the list - harvesting. To tell you the truth, Karen has already
- [The Place to Bee: A Pollination Celebration!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1373) - Saturday, June 8 at 3pm - come hear about the importance of pollinators and help establish a pollinator paradise at Lunar Rhythm Gardens. Featuring the Sandy Pockets brand of farmer rock :) Looking forward to seeing you all! Click the image to enlarge it.
- [We've been busy!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1359) - I know, I know. We are past the snow now... but only a week ago we had some of this cold wet stuff falling from the sky! Fortunately, Jessica and the team had worked hard to get things tucked in pretty well, so there were no casualties. Moving on from that chilly thought, the cows
- [Open House on May 11th from 12 pm to 4 pm](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1351) - Just a reminder about the Open House at Lunar Rhythm Gardens on May 11th from 12 om to 4 pm. The following is a list of items for sale at the Open House: Eggs, bacon, sausages, beef and pork, parsnips, pak choy and a few greens. Looking forward to seeing you all! Jessica
- [Rain!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1345) - Yesterday, an offering was made to the rain gods: Today we were rewarded: Our newly planted celery, celeriac and bunching onions were nicely watered in. Did we ever need that! Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day, and we hosted a CRAFT workshop at Lunar Rhythm Gardens. The day was spent touring the farm, and learning
- [Found a picture of 007 - and its a good one!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1337) - Here is 007 (nice picture, Jessica!) His mother is Moneypenny... ok, we admit she did not have a name before 007 was born. We interns really enjoy naming all the cattle on the farm. And now everyone on the farm is getting involved - even Jessalynn, who named Daddy. If you haven't noticed, there is
- [Open House this Saturday.  Hope to see you there!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1325) - Hello again! We have been busy with spring cleaning in anticipation of the Open House this Saturday, May 11 from 12 till 4 pm. We are really looking forward to showing everyone what we've been up to! This week, the horses have been out with Ian preparing the fields with harrows and discs. Missy came
- [Lots of sunshine in the garden](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1286) - Been a while since we posted our progress in the garden, and I'm sure you're all curious what's new! Well, we had to clear some space in the greenhouse so we could start some winter squash, summer squash, melons, cukes, zucchinis and pumpkins (over 500 pots of them!) So, we moved all the brassica crops
- [Our little helper](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1230) - She may be wet - but the plants got some water too!
- [Transplanting: instant green!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1220) - What could be more exciting than turning an empty garden into this: Instant green! Ok, maybe purple, yellow and red too... Bright Lights swiss chard - yummy. And here's how: Since the team was busy ploughing with Ian - Dave drove the tractor while Jessica and Karen hopped in the transplanter and used large amounts
- [A hard working team...](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1213) - It was an exciting day on the farm! All 4 horses were harnessed up and worked as a team along with Ian and Jess to cultivate the field! The beautiful weather has been a delight for all of us, who continue to plant onions, and some leeks as well. A couple more calves have made
- [Open House May 11, 2013 from 12 pm till 4 pm](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1197) - Its that time of year again! Come to the 5th Annual Open House on May 11th from 12 pm till 4 pm to find out what's new at Lunar Rhythm Gardens. There is a new team of horses to meet, new calves to greet, new seedlings to tempt your taste buds and new interns to
- [Into the garden we go...](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1162) - Well, we finally made it into the garden this week! The onions are being planted, and they do look so beautiful all in a row. Grow, onions! Grow! Meanwhile, the hoop house is becoming quite green: These are little baby kohlrabi, kale and pak choy. Yum yum! And of course there are many more seedlings
- [Welcome our interns: Jeanne, Karen and Margie](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1150) - My name is Jeanne. I am from Québec and I have been working on organic farms for the past two years. I have always been attracted to animals and the country since I was a child. I look forward to learning how to work with draft horses and I hope some day to start
- [A warming trend?](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1141) - We have a few warm things to tell you about this week. As you can see the warmth of the greenhouse is helping the seedlings along. We are up to our ears in tiny plants! And don't let the snow deceive you - the fire was nice and warm! We finished
- [April is here!  So is the snow...](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1127) - This week we've been pretty busy making our new team feel welcome. Lenny is a 12 year old Belgian stud who seems to love to please. Mr. Grey is a 7 year old Percheron who is slow and steady and very willing to learn. They are making a great training team for new teamsters! Calvin
- [Happy birthday Patty!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1098) - A sure sign of spring: yet another calf on the farm. This heifer has been named for St. Patrick's Day - welcome Patty! We have been busy this week keeping the greenhouse warm, which of course means cutting more wood, and keeping an eye on the temperatures - easier said than done, right? Where is
- [Spring?](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1110) - Hello again! Seems like we might have found spring... the sap has been running again, and so there is one more job to do this week; checking the buckets for sap. We have also been taking the team back to the bush and picking up the last of the root veggies in cold storage at
- [KOHLRABI A LA PAYSANNE](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=408) - –Serves 6 1 kohlrabi 2 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup onion, chopped 1-1/2 cups cooked pork, cubed (optional) salt, pepper ½ cup stock ½ cup white wine (optional) Cut kohlrabi into slices, peel. Sautee in butter with chopped onion. Add cubes of cooked pork, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Moisten with stock and
- [Welcome to 2013!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1087) - We have been very busy over the winter preparing for the 2013 season. The winter CSA finished up in January, although we do still have some carrots, beets, parsnips, potatoes and onions left in cold storage! There are also some greens still going strong in the greenhouse - spinach, Claytonia, swiss chard, kale, tatsoi,
- [Hide & Seek](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1034) - Jessalynn was playing peekaboo in the doors of the Happy Hen House! What fun. It's almost completed.
- [The Hoophouse Growing](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1039)
- [Easter!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1029) - We had a fun outdoor easter egg hunt on the farm! Jessalynn wasn't too sure about colourful eggs.
- [Sam Driving the Torque & Calvin](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1025)
- [Calvin & Torque take to the bush!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1008)
- [Spring Field Work!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=1001)
- [Interesting Planter Boxes!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=933) - If anyone is interested in any of these planter boxes you can order them through myself; Jessica Foote.
- [OPEN HOUSE, MAY 12th 2012](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=957) - Spring has finally arrived! I would like t o announce that our 4th annual Open House if Saturday May 12th, starting at noon. Bring family & friends & enjoy the farm! There are baby calves, miniture horses, as well as our team of draft horses. You'll also be able to see all the baby seedlings getting
- [Greening up the Greenhouse](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=929) - The seedlings in the greenhouse! As of March 20th the seedlings were well on their way! Pictured here are borcoli, cauliflower, beets, celery, and many more! All to soon they will be in the field.
- [Tractor Driving](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=924)
- [Talking Ploughs!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=921)
- [Potting up Celeriac](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=917)
- [Planting Seeds ](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=911) - Seeding tomatoes with the Ag student! We worked on some greenhouse tasks with the Fleming Students. Seeding this years tomatoe crop and potting up the celeriac! It was a great way to show them the work that goes into getting the garden crops started. I also gave them a look at all the work that
- [Sustainable Ag Students](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=904) - Jessalynn decided to take her turn pulling the teacher around in her wagon! On March 21st the students from the Fleming Sustainable Ag program came for a farm tour! We had some fun wagon rides!
- [Introducing The Happy Hen House!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=886) - Under Construction! Lunar Rhythm Gardens are building a mobile chicken house. John designed it & with the help of Richard and Travis the new house is magically appearing before our eyes! The hens will be able to follow along behind the cattle in the pasture, reducing the fly pressure on the livestock while giving the hens
- [The Greenhouse!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=791) - We put up a New double layer plastic hoop house for our winter greens production this year it was what seemed like a massive undertaking . We spent a lot of time on ladders and straddling the hay wagons ! We were very happy with the outcome!
- [January 21st the finale of the Winter CSA!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=830) - The winter greens!This years winter CSA went very well our greens grew very well! The root cellar worked out well & we got to experiment with some new veggies like salsify, winter radishes, & root parsely! Looking forward to the next season & all the trials & errors it can bring!
- [Salsify-Pasta with Cream & Salsify](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=763) - 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
- [The Winter CSA before X-mas!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=825) - 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!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=822) - 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!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=819) - 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](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=816) - 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](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=812) - 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!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=805)
- [Draft Horse & Equipement Day Demo October 10th 2011](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=801) - 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. We also brought out the BCS rottotiller.
- [The Greens are a growing!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=794)
- [Jessalynn's Favorite Beet](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=785)
- [OTESHA- Our Biking visitors](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=782) - We had a few people come by the farm to visit & volunteer. The OTESHA group was one of them. They came on a rainy day after a very challenging bike ride we picked them up outside of Port Perry. They helped plant our Tomatoes & Peppers & we all enjoyed a great meal over a campfire. It
- [Lakefield Farmers Market](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=773) - This year we started off with the help of Bea Chan and ended the season with the help of my sister Megan & her son Alec, and my mom! It was a great market year with lot's of faithful local customers! We enjoyed many beautiful days at the market & enjoyed the company of fellow market
- [Celery Root Soup with Cheese](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=771) - CELERY ROOT SOUP WITH CHEESE Celery is possibly the ugliest root vegetable out there, however it has very delicate mild flavour, perfect for those rainy autumn days. 250g celery root 1 cooking onion 2 tbsp butter 3 tbsp flour 1 L broth (chicken or vegetable) 1 egg yolk 100 g sour cream 80g emmental cheese
- [Soup with Lentils, Fresh Herbs & Kale](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=769) - SOUP WITH LENTILS, FRESH HERBS AND KALE 1 tbsp olive oil 15 mL 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1 onion, diced 1 1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced 1 1/2 cup dried brown lentils, rinsed 125 mL 1/3 cup brown rice 75 mL 2 large tomatoes, peeled and diced, about 2 cups (500 mL)
- [Roast Salsify with Ginger, Lemon, Honey & Butter](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=767) - Roast Salsify with Ginger, Lemon, Honey & Butter Salsify needs long, slow cooking to achieve softeness and caramelisation. Ingredients 1 lb salsify, peeled weight 4 oz piece of young ginger Zest of 1 lemon 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp mustard powder 2 tbsp light oil 1 oz butter 1 tbsp honey Method Cut the salsify into
- [The Hardest Worker!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=758)
- [The Team!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=752) - Garden prep for next year!We had a little help from Ian Marnoch keeping up with the cultivating! Ian, Peg, Torque & Calvin (left to right) did almost all the field work together this year. They made a great team.
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- [The Root Cellar!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=734) - The Root Cellar Under Construction The first major project we under took this year was the construction of a root cellar. We got a ship cargo bin and had it buried by a friends construction company with a big backhoe! Fun to say the least and although it hasn't stayed quite as
- [Marrow-Zucchinni Jam](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=351) - Marrow/Zucchini Jam 6lb marrow (prepared) 6lb sugar rind and juice of 4 lemons 3 oz dried root ginger Cut the peeled marrow into cubes, place it in a steamer and steam until cooked or just tender. Put it into a bowl and add the grated lemon rind, the lemon juice and the bruised root ginger.(To
- [PUMPKIN SWIRL BROWNIES](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=377) - 1 oz (30g) cream cheese, room temperature ¼ cup (50ml) sugar ½ cup (125ml) pumpkin puree 1 large egg 2 tbsp (25ml) pastry flour, sifted ½ tsp (2ml) vanilla extract ¼ tsp (1ml) cinnamon BROWNIE 6oz (175g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped 3tbsp (45ml) unsalted butter ½ cup (125ml) sugar 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla extract 2 large
- [The First Chinese Cabbage of The Season!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=681)
- [Our Spring Lettuce Harvest!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=675)
- [Chinese Cabbage](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=673) - JAPANESE SALAD 1/2 head medium cabbage, shredded (I prefer Chinese cabbage) 1 pkg bean sprouts 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 green onions, chopped These ingredients can be chopped ahead. 1/2 cup sliced almonds 2 Tbsp sesame seeds 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1 pkg Mr. Noodles chicken soup (dry). Sa ve the
- [Bok Choy](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=669) - Ingredients: 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1TBS toasted seasame oil 2 tsp sugar 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1/4 tsp. salt 6 cups thinly sliced pak or bok choy 2 medium carrots 2 scallions, thinly sliced (or green onions chopped) Prep: wisk vinegar, oil,sugar, mustard, salt until sugar disolves Add bok choy carrots & scallions toss to
- [Introducing this Years Interns!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=652) - Connie, I wanted to intern at Lunar Rhythm Gardens to learn a bit more about farming with draft horses, and marketing vegetables, and I could not imagine a more enthusiastic person to work with while learning this I see myself either farming or working outdoors, however I need a little more experience dealing with the
- [Lunar Rhythm Gardens on the WEB!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=148) - Lunar Rhythm Gardens Community Shared Agriculture Fresh Vegetables & Naturally Raised Meats Putting the Culture back in Agriculture (905) 986-9612 Mailing Address: 253 Gray Road RR#2 Janetville, ON L0B 1K0 lunarrhythmgardens@gmail.com Serving Port Perry, Lindsay, Bowmanville, and surrounding area NO pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or synthetic fertilizers! Enjoy 18 weekly
- [WOW!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=656) - The Greenhouse is burting with everything from Swiss Chard, to Tomatoes, it's amazing and hard to believe that in two weeks we will probably be planting in the fields. The start of a new season. We had our first baby calves of the year a set of twins, a little boy & girl, they are
- [OPEN HOUSE MAY 14th!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=646) - Hi Everyone, Just giving people a heads up we will be having our annual Open House Saturday, May 14th this year. It will run from 12 till 4pm. And both the home farm 253 Gray Rd, and the garden site 445 Ballyduff Rd, are once again involved. We will potentially have some early greens and some
- [Sharing Our Experience!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=634) - Thrsday, March 10th Jessalynn and I will be going to Fleming Frost Campus, to speak on a panel about Crop Planning , to the students in the new Sustainable Ag program. At a latter date we will be speaking on a panel group about Tillage practices! Keeping busy with the education! Cheers, Jess
- [Lindsay Farm Show](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=630) - March 2 & 3 the Lindsay Farm Show was in full swing. Myself, Jessalynn, & some fellow farmers Julie Fleming, HenryBakker, as well as coordinaters Sue Chan & Pat helped man the Farms at Work booth. This committee is dedicated to helping New Farmers access resources in the community. And helps make available courses and workshops
- [Our Trip to Florida....HA!HA!HA!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=616) - The greenhouse is started now & I always think it's funny how people say it's like being in Florida, when they walk in the greenhouse. Who needs a vacation when you've got a greenhouse. Anyhow, we've been busy sifting soil & starting seedlings! The green is slowly starting to pop out of the soil!
- [Speed Dating](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=611) - We attended the Kawartha Choice Speed at the Evinrude Centre in PTBO. February 28th. Great fun meeting Chefs who want to connect with local farmers. We also have baby leeks & onions up. The green has bequn. The celery and celeriac have yet to show themselves. They can take up to 21 days to germinate
- [Over The Winter Hump...](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=606) - I've been having fun with Jessalynn and shoveling lot's of snow this winter. The winter CSA went very well, with some trial and error our storage worked well, and we will be expanding for next year. The Guelph Organic Conference was a great inspiration and allowed for a great social outing! Meeting up with friends
- [Spicy Sausage Fennel](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=602) - 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion chopped 1 small shallot chopped 4 Italian sausage, hot, mild or a combo of 1 hot 3 mild (or substitute with other kings of sausages.) 1 small to medium fennel bulb, coarsely chopped 3-5 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds (crushed) 1/2 to 1 cup red wine 796ml
- [Sausage, Potato & Swiss Chard Soup](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=598) - 1 lbs (500g) sausage 1 tbsp (15ml) extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion chopped 2 cloves of garlic minced 3 cups (750ml) cubed peeled potatoes 1/2 tsp ( 2ml) dried italian herb seasoning 1/2 tsp (2ml) pepper 1/4 (1ml) hot pepper flakes 3 cups (750 ml) water 1 cup (250ml) sodium reduced chisken stock 2 cups
- [Celery Root & Mashed Spuds with Garlic](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=594) - 2 large potatoes ( about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 celery root (about 1/2 pound), peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 4 cloves garlic, peeled water 1/2 cup lowfat or reg buttermilk 2 teaspoons olive oil or butter 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives salt & ground pepper Directions: In a
- [Parsnip & Lemon Soup](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=591) - 1 tbs2 cup (15ml) butter 1/2 cup (125ml) diced Onion 2 cups (500ml) peeled, diced parsnips (about 1lb/450g) 4 cups (1l) chicken stock, vegetable stock or water 1 tbsp (15ml) finely grated lemon zest (from about 2 lemons) 3/4 tsp (4ml) fine sea salt, or to taste In a large saucpan over medium heat ,
- [CRAFT DAY!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=511) - In July we enjoyed a CRAFT Day(Collaborative Regional Alliance For Farm Training) with a Draft Horse theme! We first did a tour of our home farm and then the garden! After which we did a weeding workbee! Followed by a Potluck full of wonderful seasonal veggies! So many delicious goodies! Overall it was a great day
- [Great Pictures From CRAFT Day!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=531)
- [Zuchini Spice Cake](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=560) - (Delicious & nutritious. If you don't tell them, they won't know!) 2 c. flour 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. allspice, if desired 1 c. walnuts 2 medium zuchini (2 c. grated) 3 eggs 2 c. sugar (or 1 & 1/2 c. brown sugar packed)
- [Mock Apple Crisp](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=557) - Read all instructions first, instructions are different than traditional crisp recipes. Filling: 8 cups chopped, pared, seeded zucchini 2/3 cup lemon juice 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Crust: 2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup softened butter/margarine 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Cook zuchinni/lemon juice/sugar and spice mixture over medium heat for
- [WINTER CSA!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=554) - Hello Everyone! With four more winter drop offs left to go I think our winter CSA experiment has been doing quite well! Although I have to admit harvesting has been getting quite chilly now that winter has finally arrived. Hopefully, for next year we will be able to expand our numbers a little as we
- [Lakefield Farmers Market](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=550) - Thank you, to all those who loyaly attended the first season of the Lakefield Farmers Market. And a special thanks to Sue Chan our market manager who made it possible to link local farmers from the area with local eaters. Cheers, Jess
- [Our CSA Potluck in September](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=543) - In September our share members joined us for a beautiful fall feast. It was great to share some delicious food and some great recipies! Look for the mock apple crisp, your guests will never know it was made out of zuchini! The kids also had fun on a wagon ride provided by Torque and Calvin
- [Draft Horse Day](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=539) - Torque & Calvin patiently demonstrate their talent under harness at the Draft horse demo for the CRAFT farm interns!
- [Nugget arrived!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=500) - My little girl arrived on August 11th/2010, we've named her Jessalynn. Certainly keeping me busy a newborn and the garden. Not a lot of free time. The crops are doing well fall harvest is starting as the winter squash are rippening. Leeks and onions have arived! The evenings are cooling off, and the leaves are
- [Lunar Rhythm Gardens, July 2010 Newsletter](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=496) - Hi all, A little bit late welcoming you to our 2010 season, but as it is better late than never. I believe I have met most of you at least on one occasion, at least at drop offs. If you have an on farm pick up feel free to come down and touch base at
- [Thank You, and Welcome ](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=493) - It's been a while the fields here have been keeping us pretty busy. However, I'd like to thank everyone who had attended the Open house back on May 2, it was a great day! So many people attended. Well here on the farm and in the garden we have had some ups and downs a
- [2010 Open House](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=490) - Hi everyone! We here at Lunar Rhythm Gardens are inviting you to join us for our 2010 Open House May 2end from 12am till 4pm. You will get to see the Lunar Rhythm Gardens Crew! And we will have both farms open for visiting! The home farm on 253 Gray Rd, Janetville, Ont. L0B 1K0. There
- [Beautiful Greening](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=486) - Here at Lunar Rhythm Gardens the greenhouse is full to capacity with seedlings. A wide variety of flowers, as well as our veggies! There is lettuce,beets, pac choy, tomatoes, and spinach growing in the hoop house. And the field is greening with onion transplants, and soon parsnip and pea shoots will be poping out of their seeds.
- [ QUICK & EASY SPAGHETTI-SQUASH](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=477) - Bake spaghetti squash. Saute onions and any other vegetables. Add spaghetti squash and salsa to the vegetables. Melt cheddar cheese over it.
- [MUSHROOM & LEEK SOUP](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=474) - ½ c. butter 2 bunches of leeks (white part only) ½ lb. chopped mushrooms ¼ c. flour 1 tsp. salt dash cayenne 1 c. chicken broth 3 c. milk (any kind) 1 T. dry sherry (optional) Saute leeks. Remove Saute mushrooms. Make a white sauce. Salt and pepper to taste.
- [SPRING IS IN THE AIR!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=472) - Wow! Spring is in the air! The sun is shinning and the days are getting so much longer. The buds are even showing on the trees. The greenhouse is now in operation, seeding is a daily task now. To make sure we have frech local produce as soon as possible. This year is going to
- [HARVARD BEETS](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=469) - Serves 6 2tsp cornstarch 1/3 cup sugar ½ tsp salt, dash of pepper 2/3 cup vinegar 1/3 cup beet liquid 3 cups sliced cooked beets 1 tbsp butter Mix dry ingredients together and add to vinegar and beet liquid. (Juice from when you are finished boiling the beets.) Cook slowly, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add
- [FARM UPDATES](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=466) - Our onions are happily growing, and the leeks, celeriac, and celery are poking their heads out of the soil. The third calf of the season is on the ground and running around; and Fantasy our jersey girl will be calving anytime now. The greenhouse will be fired up next and will soon be awash with
- [Cheesy-Spaghetti Squash](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=358) - 1 (3lbs/1.4 kg) large spaghetti squash ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese ½ cup part skimmed milk mozzarella cheese 2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped 1/3 cup (75 ml) chopped fresh parsely Pierce squash several times with fork or sharp knife to allow steam to escape. Microwave on high for 10mins, turning after 5mins, or bake in
- [Butternut-Squash & Pear Soup](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=361) - 2 tbsp unsalted butter 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 carrot, peeled, chopped, 1 leek rinsed well (white part only), chopped, rinsed well 1 large butternut squash (about 2-1/2lbs or 1-1/4kg) peeled, seeded, chopped 2 Bartlett pears, peeled, chopped 6 cups vegetable stock or water 2 bay leaves ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- [CHUNKY APPLE & ONION SOUP](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=363) - 1 tbsp (15ml) canola oil 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 1 carrot, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Crispin or Golden Delicious apples peeled, cored and sliced 1 tbsp (15ml) chopped fresh sage or 1 tsp (5 ml) dried sage leaves, crumbled 1 small sweet potatoe, peeled and
- [Swiss Chard](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=366) - SAUTEED RED SWISS CHARD 1 bunch of Swiss Chard, trimmed 2 tbsp (25ml) canola oil 4 cloves garlic, minced ½ tsp (2ml) hot pepper flakes Salt Slice stem end of Swiss chard into 1-inch (2.5-cm) slices. Slice leaves into slightly larger pieces; set aside. Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add Swiss
- [BEST –EVER MASH (USING CELERY ROOT, aka CELERIAC)](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=371) - 1-1/2 lbs (750g) Yukon Gold potatoes (or any other yellow potatoe), peeled and cut into chunks 1 celery root, 1lb (500g), peeled and cut into chunks Salt 4 unpeeled cloves garlic, loose outer papery skins removed ½ (125ml) whipping cream 2 tbsp (25ml) unsalted butter ¼ (50ml) snipped chives Freshly ground black pepper In a
- [ROASTED GOLDEN BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=374) - 2 lbs (1kg) beets, preferably golden or mixed colour (4 large or 8 small) 2 tbsp (25ml) olive oil 2 tbsp (25 ml) water DRESSING 2 tbsp (25ml) sherry vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) walnut oil 2 tbsp (25ml) extra virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper GARNISHES 1/3 (75ml) chopped shallots 3 tbsp (45ml)
- [PUMPKIN ICE CREAM](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=379) - 4 cups (1l) good quality vanilla ice cream 1 cup (250ml) pure pumpkin puree 5 tbsp (75ml) golden yellow sugar, packed ½ tsp(2ml) ground cinnamon ½ tsp (2ml) ground ginger Pinch ground cloves Scoop ice cream into a bowl and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes to soften. Add remaining ingredients to bowl and
- [POTATO & SQUASH CAKES](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=381) - These can be fried and then reheated in a 350F (180C) oven. 1-1/2 lbs (750g) of potatoes, unpeeled 2 cups (500ml) peeled butternut or buttercup squash, cut into 2 inch pieces 1 cup (250ml) grated pecorino Romano cheese 1 tbsp (125ml) chopped fresh thyme Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp (25ml) vegetable oil for
- [MEDITERRANEAN EGGPLANT & TOMATO STRUDEL](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=383) - 1 small (12oz/375g) eggplant 4 tomatoes, cut into chunks 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 red onion ,chopped Salt and freshly ground pepper ¼ cup (50ml) olive oil 1 tbsp (15ml) balsamic vinegar 8 black olives, pitted and chopped 3 tbsp (45ml) chopped fresh purple or green basil 1 cup (250ml) shredded aged provolone or fontina
- [ISRAELI COUSCOUS WITH KALE, BUTTERNUT SQUASH & GOJI BERRY](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=385) - 2 cups Israeli couscous 1 small butternut squash (about 1lb/450g) peeled, cut into ¼ inch dice 1 bunch kale (about 12 stalks) 1 tsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 small red onion, finely chopped ½ red bird’s eye chilli, finely chopped with seeds ¼ cup dried goji berries ½ tsp kosher salt
- [SESAME-SAUTEED CARROTS](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=387) - 1lb (500g) carrots, (about 5 medium, or 10 small) 2 tsp (10ml) canola oil 2tsp (10ml) toasted sesame oil 1 tbsp (15ml) sesame seeds 1 tbsp (15ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tsp (10ml) liquid honey Salt and freshly ground pepper Trim off ends of carrots. Gently scrub under running water to remove any sand
- [SEA SALT & VINEGAR-ROASTED POTATOES](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=389) - 2 lbs (1kg) of potatoes ¼ cup (50ml) malt vinegar 2 tbsp (25ml) vegetable or olive oil Coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tsp (10ml) chopped fresh thyme, rosemary or dill Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Cut potatoes into quarters (or halves if very small). In
- [BEET & CHARD RAGOUT](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=392) - 4 lbs (2kg) beets, stems removed ¼ cup (50ml) balsamic vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper ¼ cup of olive oil 2 tsp (10ml) chopped garlic 2 large bunches chard, stems and thick centre rib removed, sliced into ribbons 2 cups crumbled feta or goats cheese Preheat oven to 400F (200C) Place beets in a
- [PARSNIP & PEAMEAL CHOWDER](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=396) - 2 tbsp (25ml) vegetable oil 8 oz (250g) of peameal bacon diced 4 cups (1l) diced onions 2 cups (500ml) diced unpeeled red potatoes 8 cups (2l) diced parsnips 12 cups (3l) chicken stock 1 tbsp (15ml) chopped fresh thyme ½ tsp (2ml) cayenne 2 cups (500ml) whipping cream 1 cup (250ml) chopped parsley 1
- [SAUSAGE STUFFING](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=398) - 2 tbsp (25ml) vegetable oil 1 cup (250ml) chopped onion 1 cup (250ml) chopped fennel 1 tsp (5ml) chopped garlic 8 oz (250g) sausage meat removed from casing, crumbled 2 cups (500ml) baby spinach 2 tbsp (25ml) chopped fresh sage 1 tbsp (15ml) chopped fresh rosemary 2 cups (500ml) fresh bread crumbs ½ cup (125ml)
- [SEAR –ROASTED STEAKS WITH CARAMELIZED PURPLE CABAGE & ONIONS](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=400) - 2 tbsp (25ml) of butter 1 purple (red) onion halved and thinly sliced 6 cups (1.5l) shredded purple cabbage (about ½ of a small cabage) 2 tbsp (25ml) packed brown sugar Salt and freshly ground pepper ¼ cup (50ml) red wine vinegar 4 boneless beef rib steaks or other grilling steaks, about 1 inch (2.5cm)
- [ROASTED YELLOW PEPPER GAZPACHO](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=402) - Prep time 10 min. Total time: 30 min. Serves: 4 4 yellow peppers 2 tomatoes ½ English cucumber, peeled and seeded 1 clove garlic 2 tbsp (30ml) red wine vinegar 1 tsp (5ml) chopped fresh parsley 1 tsp (5ml) Compliments Louisiana Hot Sauce 1 cup (250ml) Chicken Broth 4 tsp (20ml) Compliments Sensations Flame Roasted
- [FAUX FRIED CHICKEN](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=404) - 1 cup (250ml) finely crushed croutons, cornflakes or taco chips 1 tsp (5ml) poultry or Italian seasoning ½ tsp (2ml) each dried thyme leaves and salt 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 tbsp (15ml) vegetable oil or 2 tbsp (30ml) regular mayonnaise Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and
- [EASY BEEF ENCHILADAS](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=406) - 2 lb (1kg) ground beef or 3 340g pkg of veggie ground round 2 tbsp (30ml) ground cumin 1-1/2 cups (375ml) thick spicy salsa 400g bag shredded cheese such as cheddar-and-mozzarella mix, about 4 cups (1l) 1 cup (250ml) coarsely chopped cilantro 8 medium flour tortillas, about 7 in. (17.5cm) wide 1 cup (250ml) regular
- [SWEET PEPPER AND BUTTERNUT-SQUASH SOUP](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=413) - Preheat oven to 450F (230C). Cut a peeled large butternut squash into ½ inch. (1cm) slices. Cut 2 orange peppers into quarters. Spread squash and peppers over 2 large baking sheets. Drizzle with enough olive oil to lightly coat. Sprinkle with ½ tsp (2ml) each dried rosemary and thyme leaves or 1 tsp (5ml) dried
- [RED CABBAGE AND CRANBERRY STUFFED PORK LOIN WITH CIDER CREAM](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=415) - 1 tbsp (15ml) butter 3 cups (750ml) finely shredded red cabbage 1 cup of cranberries, chopped ½ cup (125ml) finely chopped onion 1 tsp (5ml) dried thyme Salt and pepper 3 lb (1.5 kg) boneless pork single loin 3 cups (750ml) small cubes crusty whole grain bread ½ cup half-and-half Cream ¼ cup (50ml) unsweetened
- [BAKED FENNEL](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=411) - –serves 2 1 head of fennel, trimmed, quartered, cooked tender-crisp, drained 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 tablespoon fine dried bread crumbs 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1 hard cooked egg chopped 1 teaspoon chopped fennel leaves Paprika Arrange cooked fennel in shallow greased casserole. Top with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Combine remaining butter with the
- [CUCUMBER SALSA](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=418) - Prep Time: 10 min. Makes 3 cups (750ml) ½ field or English cucumber 1 roasted red pepper or ½ red pepper, chopped ¼ small red onion 1 cup (250ml) cherry tomatoes, preferably multicoloured 2 tbsp (30ml) red-wine vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp (5ml) dried oregano leaves ½ tsp
- [CURIED SHRIMP AND CUCUMBERS](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=420) - Prep Time: 10 min. Cook Time: 10 min. Makes 4 servings 340g pkg of frozen uncooked shrimp, peeled 2 field cucumbers or 1 English cucumber 1 yellow pepper ½ red onion 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ cup (125ml) shredded fresh basil or chopped cilantro or 3 sliced green onions 2 tbsp (30ml) butter 2 tsp
- [GREEN BEANS WITH PISTACHIOS](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=422) - 1 pound (500g) green beans, topped and tailed 2 tablespoons butter ½ cup pistachios, skins removed Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice Place green beans in a large pot of boiling water and boil for 3 minutes or until crisply tender. Drain and refresh with cold water. Heat butter in a skillet
- [SQUASH AND PANCETTA SOUFFLE](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=425) - 1 buttercup or Hubbard squash, about 3 pounds (1.5 kg) 4 onces (125g) pancetta 20 sage leaves WHITE SAUCE: 6 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup of flour 2 cups warm milk Salt and freshly ground pepper 6 eggs, separated 1-1/2 cups whipping cream Preheat oven to 400F. Cut squash in half and remove seeds. Place squash pieces,
- [STRAWBERRIES IN PEPPERY MAPLE BASAMIC](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=427) - ¼ cup pure maple syrup 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar ½ tsp peppercorns, coarsely ground 4 cups of strawberries, hulled and halved In a small heat proof bowl or measuring cup, whisk maple syrup, vinegar and pepper. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Place strawberries in bowl. Pour maple mixture over. Let stand at room temperature
- [Strawberry-Lime Frappe](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=348) - 2 cups strawberries, hulled 1-1/2 tbsp granulated sugar juice of 1 lime 6 ice cubes In blender, puree strawberries, sugar, lime juice and ice cubes. (If mixture is too thick, add more ice cubes.) Taste; adjust lime and sugar if needed. Makes 1-3/4 cups. (for 2 servings) Compliments of The Star.
- [Chocolate Zucchini Loaf](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=315) - 3 eggs 1 cup of oil 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 cups grated zucchini 3 tsp. Vanilla 3 cups flour 2 tsp. Baking soda 2 tsp. Cinnamon 2 tsp. Cocoa ¼ tsp. Salt 1 cup walnuts Combine eggs, oil, sugar –stir in zucchini & vanilla. Blend flour, soda, cinnamon, cocoa & salt in another bowl. Add
- [Butternut Squash](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=341) - BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP Place a large pot on medium-high heat and drop in butter. Cook onion, potato and squash in butter for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until everything is golden brown. Add garlic and stir for 1 minute longer. Lower heat to medium. Add broth and low-boil mixture for 20-30 minutes or until it is
- [Beet & Carrot Slaw](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=337) - 4 carrots, peeled 1 red onion 5 beets, peeled Leaves from 2 sprigs mint, chopped 1 tsp finely grated ginger 1 tsp ground cumin Pinch chilli flakes Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste Juice of ½ lime 3 tbsp cider vinegar 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Shred carrots using food processor fitted with
- [Cheese & Leek Quiche](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=334) - 1 Cup cooked leeks (sliced) 3 eggs, beaten 1 ¼ cup light cream or milk, salt & pepper to taste 1 Cup grated cheddar cheese 1-9inch shallow flan with a ready baked shell Warm the cream or milk, pour over eggs and stir in salt and pepper. In the pie shell, evenly spread out leeks
- [VICHYSSOISE (Potato & Leek Soup)](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=332) - 2 Tbsp. Butter ½ cup chopped leeks (thoroughly washed) use white parts & tender green parts 3 Cups chicken stock 2 medium size potatoes, peeled & diced A pinch of salt & pepper 1 cup of half & half cream Chopped Chives Heat butter in a large sauce pan, over medium heat cook leeks and
- [Rice with Leeks & Bacon](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=326) - 1lb bacon, chopped 1 Tbsp oil 2-3 Leeks (Chopped & thoroughly cleaned) 2 Cups brown rice (cooked) 2 Tbsp tomato paste ¼ Tsp dried oregano ½ cup water or stock, salt & pepper to taste Grated Parmesan cheese (optional) Fry bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon and stir fry leeks in 1
- [In Training!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=324) - We took the took Torque and Calvin out for a sleigh ride, sausage cook out, slash firewood day. Introducing Calvin to his first day in a single hitch hauling logs! He was nervous but with the help of John and my dad, reassuring him by leading him while I drove, he managed to haul out
- [A NEW LIFE IN A NEW YEAR!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=318) - Today we had our first baby calf of the season! African Blossom had a baby girl this morning at 9:20 am. It is so exciting to see a new little one up and wobbling around getting used to it's new legs! Going for it's first drink of mothers milk. It doesn't seem to matter how
- [Welcome to our new Blog!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=295) - Hi, everyone our new blog is finally up and running. Thanks to the folks at CMS Website Solutions we are heading into the new year with a new look, more available information online, and a far more user friendly Blog . I hope all is well with everyone heading into the holiday season, and that
- [End of Season Garden Gleaning](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=149) - Our last pick-up day for the CSA is this Saturday October 17th. On Saturday at 1:00 pm we invite all CSA members as well as the larger community to come to the garden at 445 Ballyduff Road to take home extra storage vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, beets, cabbage, squash and more. For CSA members
- [Tomato Seedlings and Milk Fed Veal](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=105) - We have extra heirloom tomato seedlings and would like to find a good home for them. So, everyone who has signed up to be a member has first dibs on our tomatoe seedlings. While we will be growing a lot of tomatoes, there's nothing like having a plant or two by your back door for
- [Turkeys Available](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=137) - We will have a limitted number of turkeys available by early october, just in time for thanksgiving! They will be $2.99/lb and usually average between 12 and 15 lbs. If you are interested, let us know. We need a $10 deposit to put your name on the list. Call soon, turkeys go fast! 905-986-9612. lunarrhythmgardens@gmail.com
- [Special on Sausage !](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=156) - There is a limited amount of Oktoberfest and Regular sausages available for 4.10$/lb. (regularly 4.50$/lb) Also, there are 20 Christmas Turkeys left, some will be ready Nov. 12th ! There is also humanely raised, milk-fed veal available. World class tenderness and taste available locally! Pork available by quarters, halves, and whole! Now that I have the business taken
- [CSA POTLUCK AUGUST 30TH!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=132) - We are having our first CSA potluck at the gardens (445 Ballyduff Road off of HWY 35) on Sunday August 30th. People can arrive in the early afternoon to help with weeding before we get to the food at around 5:00 pm. There will surely be live music, feel free to bring instruments, family and
- [July, July, Oh me, Oh my!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=116) - We are still busy reclaiming agriculture and growing local food sovereignty. The garden is in full gear and we're turning out large yields for CSA members in Bowmanville, Port Perry, Lindsay, and closer to the farm. We are also at the Port Perry Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings by the splash park on Water St.
- [Work Bee Photos](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=14)
- [Some Winter Photos](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=32) - Hi folks! We have our first five customers secured and we have just put in our seed order. We're busy trimming the horses hooves, finishing up our heated greenhouse, drawing up garden maps, and spreading the good word! Here are some more photos of the Lunar Rhythm team as well as of Jess's family farm,
- [Open House March 28th - NOON](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=67) - We are welcoming people to our farm to see our greenhouse, meet the horses (and ourselves) in person, ask questions, inquire about meat and egg orders, and relax in the country. March 28th - NOON - Join Jess and I at the Foote Family Farm on 253 Gray Road. Follow Century Farm Road or Yelverton
- [A view from inside the Greenhouse](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=93)
- [FULL MOON OPEN HOUSE - MAY 9TH @ NOON](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=100) - We are celebrating the full moon by having an open house on May 9th. We are inviting all members as well as anyone who is interested in learning more about our CSA to come visit, meet us in person, ask questions and soak up some SUNSHINE & FRESH AIR. We will meet at 253 Gray
- [June Update](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=112) - It is with great excitement that I announce we will be starting our first pick ups this week! We expect to be harvesting radishes, green onions, lettuce and spinach from the garden. We've been very busy transplanting, building a wash station and weeding. With this heat, the plants are starting to get very busy too!
- [Tiny Township's Water](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=131) - There has been a proposed draining and subsequent filling in with garbage of an aquifer in Simcoe County for the purposes of creating a landfill. The aquifer under Tiny Township has been held as a standard for pure water across the globe. This proposed "development" would threaten the water quality as well as the health
- [Bowmanville Drop-Off Location Confirmed!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=97) - That's right, the long awaited Bowmanville drop-off location has finally been confirmed! We will be setting up shop for two hours on Tuesdays from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Baseline Community Centre, found at 2444 Baseline Road. Thanks Nancy!
- [Port Perry Drop-Off Location Confirmed!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=79) - Hello all, just a quick note to say that we have a drop-0ff location for Port Perry confirmed! Drop-offs will be held at Herbally Yours, 180 Mary Street on Saturday evenings from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Special thanks to Colleen, Twyla and the staff at Herbally Yours as well as to all of our
- [Lindsay Drop-Off Location Confirmed!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=76) - We are pleased to announce that our Lindsay drop-off location will be held at Len and Patti's Butcher Block. Pick-ups will take place from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM on Saturdays at 2133 Little Britain Road, Lindsay. Len and Patti also sell a variety of preserved goods, meat, and special treats. Stay tuned for info
- [More Info On the GARDEN!](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?p=11) - Community Shared Agriculture Putting Culture back in Agriculture 253 Gray Rd., RR# 2 Janetville, ON L0B 1K0 (905) 986-9612 lunarrhythmgardens@gmail.com Help us enjoy our love of food and community by joining our CSA vegetable garden. What is a CSA ? Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) is a concept in which consumers get a variety of

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- [Lunar Rhythm Gardens - Organic CSA](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/) - Shop sustainably in Durham/Kawartha with our organic vegetables and ethically raised meats. Support local farmers through community supported agriculture.
- [Contact Us](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?page_id=212) - Contact Lunar Rhythm Gardens By Phone at: 905 986-9612By Email: info@lunargardens.ca Our Mailing Address: 253 Gray RoadR.R. #2Janetville, ON L0B 1K0 To get to us, please see our locations for google map directions. We work with those interested in small wholesale purchases for restaurants, stores, or other CSA farms looking for basket items. Call and
- [Our Roots](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?page_id=207) - Putting the Culture back in Agriculture Lunar Rhythm Gardens has been a lifetime in the making. I grew up on the family farm, working with my dad from the day I could walk, and knew as a little girl that I was going to be a farmer. My parents raised pigs from farrow to finish,
- [How To Order Your Fresh Fruits And Vegetables From CSA Lunar Rhythm Gardens: A Step-by-Step FAQ](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?page_id=8189) - Frequently Asked Questions Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page! Here, you'll find all the essential details to make your experience smooth and rewarding, whether you're signing up for the first time, managing your subscription, or customizing your deliveries. Learn how to sign up, change pick-up locations, add custom selections and extras, understand our CSA
- [Events](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?page_id=5938) - Farm Star Petting Zoo Petting Zoo | Pony Trek and Scavenger Hunt Book Enjoy learning about the animals with Jessalynn or Abbie as your guides. Wagon & Sleigh Rides Book Enjoy some time outside on the sleigh or wagon pulled by one of our teams of horses. Workshops & Tours Book Book a visit with
- [Organic Winter CSA](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?page_id=2015) - Yes you can continue to enJOY our fresh organic produce into the winter season! The winter program season runs from mid-October to late January with bi-weekly pickups. There is limited supply of winter share portions so be sure to sign up early to continue to enJOY locally grown, organic veggies that are full of flavour!
- [Markets](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?page_id=2894) - We love introducing people to our fresh organic products at Farmer's Markets in Peterborough, Port Perry and Lakefield. We also have Pre-order Mini Markets, where you pre-order the week before the market and we have your selection packaged and ready for pick up.
- [Star Farm Petting Zoo](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?page_id=5476)
- [About our CSA](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?page_id=857) - What is a CSA? Community Shared Agriculture is a concept in which the consumers get a variety of high quality, fresh vegetables at an affordable price, while supporting small scale, environmentally and community oriented food production. CSA is a way to experience directly how food is grown & re-establish a social community around food
- [CSA Pick-up Locations](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?page_id=205) - To pick up your fresh vegetables and naturally raised meats we have several different locations where you can pick up: If you choose a pick-up location that isn't On-Farm, we add a $3 delivery charge.
- [Join our CSA](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?page_id=3079) - Ready To Join our CSA ? Know all about the CSA model, we have two ways for you to join! Our CSA is unique because we are able to offer CSA boxes with full customization based on seasonal availability working with the Harvie Platform! We also offer weekly and bi-weekly pick ups for your convenience.
- [Organic Spring CSA Basket](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?page_id=3169) - Sign Up to the Spring CSA through Harvey The Spring basket is biweekly and runs March 19th, April 2nd, 16th, 30th, May 14th The cost is $40 per basket, and a delivery fee of $3 is added if you choose a pick-up location rather than pick up at the farm. Click here to see available
- [Products](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?page_id=201) - Veggies Join as a CSA member for either Summer or Winter Products are available at Farmers Markets Port Perry (New address OLD Mill in Port Perry) Peterborough Farmers' Markets - Saturdays 7am to 1pm Winter Indoors @ the Morrow building (136 Lansdowne St., Peterborough Ont. K9J 1Y6) Open to small wholesale relationships call and inquire
- [Farmers' Markets](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?page_id=2898) - We are so excited to provide truly organic produce, fresh from our farm at the following local farmer’s markets. For the 2022 Season we will be at the Peterborough Farmers Market on Lansdowne this year Saturdays 7am to 1pm, starting this spring and aiming for year round! Port Perry Lakefront Farmers Market 8am to 2pm
- [Mini Market](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?page_id=3315)
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- [Our CSA Runs on Harvie](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?page_id=3087) - Sign Up ONLINE for our CSA with Harvie Farms Customizable Boxes Join our CSA Online through the Harvie website. Choose your pick up location. Set your veggie preferences with customized boxes based on what YOU want! Not a fan of beets? Want to eat all the carrots? Customized boxes will allow you to select preferences
- [Organic Summer CSA](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?page_id=2013) - When purchasing an organic summer CSA share, members receive a basket of fresh locally grown vegetables once a week during the growing season, and a real connection to their food and farmer. The program season has averaged 18-21 weeks (nature allowing) from mid-June to late October. For 2021, the season is estimated to start June
- [Site Map](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?page_id=3071) - Lunar Rhythm Gardens ~ Certified Organic CSA CSA Share Sign-up Organic Summer CSA Sign-Up Organic Winter CSA Registration Markets Farmers Markets WINTER Pre-Order Mini Market CSA Pick-up Locations Products Calendar Our Roots Recipes Gallery Contact Us
- [Calendar](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?page_id=2907) - [my_calendar format="calendar" time="month" above="nav,toggle,jump" below=""]
- [Thank You](https://www.csafarmdurhamkawartha.com/?page_id=2086) - Thank you for your order!

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