Week 6 of 8: Spring approaches

Pickup is tomorrow Saturday, February 21, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

See all Winter CSA pick-up dates

Russet Potatoes
Lettuce or Radicchio
Watermelon Radishes
Hakurei Turnips
Kale or Collards or Chard
Arugula or Baby Kale
Rutabaga
Celery or Pea Shoots

Red butter lettuce is back this week, along with the last of the Stella Rossa radicchio- they look similar but taste pretty different. Enjoy in a salad either way!

We have a nice mix of roots, leafy greens, and herbs hitting the table this week. The last of the celery is coming to you as a choice along with some sweet and crunchy pea shoots, which make a great salad or sandwich topping. Expect more of those in future weeks, along with the return of more lettuce. We are happy to say most of the greens continued to grow okay through the previous cold nights and didn’t suffer frost damage. The indoor carrots and leeks have proven to not thrive indoors though and will probably be kicked outside next year. Ironically, they need the cold temperatures more, and they languish in confusion inside. Our amazing russet potatoes have been holding strong since early fall, and while they aren’t the prettiest, they have fed us all for many months and earned their spot in the kitchen. Enjoy them one last time as we work through the winter storage cooler of roots!

Elizabeth made this yummy savory galette using watermelon radishes- try it!

Sweet and tender turnips this week are the star of the show!

We are really feeling the approach of spring this week, with the warm weather and the greenhouse steadily filling with trays of seedlings. Farmers are always working on prep several months ahead of the next season, so this is as busy a time as ever with getting all our spring transplants ready- kale, collards, chard, broccoli, kohlrabi, cabbages, onions, herbs, flowers, lettuces, celery, bok choi, and the list goes on. Looking forward to the next few weeks, we will be checking soil moisture frequently to judge when we can bring the tractor into the field to lightly incorporate the winter cover crop and get to planting the earliest crops. While the squash and tomato plant families have to wait until no danger of frost remains, we can get cool season seeds like spinach, carrots, arugula, radishes, and mustard mix in the ground in the next month, as long as the ground dries out enough. Dry and warm weather would be great about now!

To request a boxed share or a double for the next pick-up, please submit request below and we would be happy to accommodate.

Share Request Form

More Farm Offerings

Bulk beef buyers- your goods are back from the butcher! Come into the farm store from 11am-1:30pm to collect your 25, 50, or 100-pound bulk orders. We will have it packed in a box for you to take, but it is always helpful for you to bring a cooler or freezer bag to transfer into if you have one.

Farm store will also be open for regular shopping of beef, lamb, and honey!

Farm Store

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-The Clagett Crew

Week 5 of 8: Harvesting in the snow

Saturday, February 7, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

See all Winter CSA pick-up dates

This Week’s Share

Sweet Potatoes
Hakurei | Kohlrabi
Fennel
Kale | Collards | Brussels Sprouts
Spicy Mix | Tokyo Bekana | Arugula
Carrots
Daikon Radishes
Baby Celery

Farm Updates:

Roads will be clear for normal CSA pickup on Saturday! Please only use the Old Marlboro Pike entrance - the Ritchie Marlboro Road entrance is not safe to drive on. Be patient while getting around; we have cleared as much snow as possible, but take care around other cars.

Main Season CSA is on sale now! Use your members-only discount code to secure last years price!

Onions, cabbage, kale, collards, and broccoli have all been seeded in the greenhouse and are getting extra layers of protection during these super low temperature nights! It feels great to have these early crops seeded on time, along with greenhouse and garage repairs we’ve made the past few weeks. This greenhouse is a greenhome now, if you will.

Recipes of the Week:

Apples and Radish Salad w Fennel
Fennel Frond Pesto
Easy Sweet Potato Pie

We hope it goes without saying that ingredients can be swapped around in recipes to suit what you have and what you like! Thinly sliced daikon or hakurei turnips could replace the baby pink radishes in the salad below, for example, or meat/dairy ingredients can be replaced with veg alternatives. Be bold and get to cooking!

Young tender celery heads are in the share this week, and while they are smaller than grocery-store size they are sweetened by the frosty weather (yes really!) and taste great. Don’t throw out those leafy tops—they are nearly identical to parsley and just as edible as the crunchy stem. Enjoy!

Fennel bulbs are also in the share this week, and serve an awesome role boosting background flavor of a dish and stretching a meal further. They are crunchy and sweet, with a licoricey flavor if eaten alone or shaved raw in a salad. That flavor mellows out significantly when roasted, so try mixing with other roasted veg, like sweet potatoes, turnips, and carrots, on a sheet pan. Or sauté it along with onion and garlic to start off a soup or tomato sauce. Fennel is in the same family as celery, parsley, and carrots, so think of it as that great aromatic starter to any delicious sauce, casserole, or broth.

To request a double or boxed share for next pick-up, please submit request below and we would be happy to accommodate.

Share Request Form

More Farm Offerings

Our livestock manager Alex has updated our online store to keep the inventory current and stocked! Lots of cuts are available for pre-order or in the farm store for in person browsing. We have a fully pasture-raised and grass-finished product, good for you and good for downstream water quality!

  • Ground beef, lamb, and mutton

  • Lamb chops and leg roasts

  • Short ribs, brisket, chuck roasts, and bottom round roasts

  • Filet minon, New York strip, sirloin, and ribsteaks

  • Honey from our apiary… and lots more!

Bulk beef orders will be ready for pickup at the NEXT share, February 21.

Farm Store

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-The Clagett Crew

Week 4 of 8: Pick-up is on!

Yes the pick-up will be tomorrow!
Saturday, January 24, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

See all Winter CSA pick-up dates

This Week’s Share

Russet Potatoes
Cabbage | Kohlrabi
Radicchio
Kale | Collards | Chard
Arugula | Baby Kale | Spinach
Brussel Sprouts | Broccolini
Rutabaga

We are in for a big pile of snow, and I hope everyone is feeling prepared and ready to bundle up to come get your veggies! The pick-up will be on for the usual time, 1-3pm on Saturday, as the snowfall should not be starting until the middle of the night Saturday. We will be monitoring the weather in case the storm starts earlier, in which case we will let you know if we need to cancel or alter the pick-up hours. Note: There will be NO pre-boxed shares this week. We will not be able to guarantee plowed roads on the farm for the next week, so please do not request a boxed share. You can collect your veggies at the usual time, Saturday 1-3pm, or use the share request form to get a double next time.

“Stella Rossa” radicchio has tender green-red-brown leaves, crunchy white stems, and a bright pink core.

A couple of fun things are hitting the table this week! First is radicchio. There are a ton of varieties beyond the classic circular dark red radicchio with white stems that you probably have seen in bagged salad mixes. Stella Rossa’s light bitterness adds depth and flavor to a salad, and goes well with salty or fatty ingredients like nuts and crumbly cheeses. It is gorgeous in a salad with the arugula, red cabbage, or kohlrabi in the share this week, and the addition of sweet orange slices, feta cheese, and pecans is a farmer-favorite. Even if you are pretty sure you don’t love bitter greens or weird salads, we hope you’ll give this one-time item a try.


Second, the rutabagas are tasty and versatile, like a purple-top turnip in every way, except they are much sweeter. It is great mashed with potatoes, added to hearty soups, or tossed on a sheet pan roast with rosemary and other veggies. There is a really fun recipe below for “swede” (which is what they call a rutabaga in Ireland) baked like a ham. I recommend peeling the tough skin with a knife, though it’s not absolutely necessary.

Also, this will be the last brussels sprouts of the winter season, so enjoy their brief deliciousness!



Recipes of the Week:

Rutabaga Pretending to be a Ham
Green Goddess Dressing w/ Radicchio Salad
Radicchio Salad w/ Blue Cheese and Walnuts
16 More Ways to Use Radicchio just so you have options!
Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts
One of the best recipes ever for Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Tree walk canceled

Weather for Saturday is looking QUITE cold and the snow is coming so we are once again canceling the tree identification walk until further notice. Such is winter weather! We will try again to host fun events like when we have better weather in the future. Thanks!

Farm Updates:

Elizabeth and Kayla in the greenhouse starting the first seeds of 2026. We’ll grow over 50,000 onions this year to have an awesome variety in the share almost all year long!

Main Season CSA is on sale now! Returning members don’t forget to use your discount code to secure last years price!

We are gearing up for another fabulous year of growing mountains of gorgeous produce and taking care of our soil health while doing it. We truly appreciate your participation in the agriculture system by purchasing your yearly farm share. Buying your CSA from us lowers travel emissions from food transportation, helps us focus on caring for the land and water quality at all times, AND gets you the freshest quality, Organic seasonal vegetables. We look forward to serving you and improving our systems again this year!

To request a double or boxed share for next pick-up, please submit request below and we would be happy to accommodate.

Share Request Form

More Farm Offerings

Don’t forget to save money by buying beef in bulk! It will be back from the butcher and ready for pickup February 21. Individual cuts of beef and lamb, and the end of the honey will be available in the farm store this weekend.

Farm Store

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-The Clagett Crew

Week 3 of 8: Fresh veg and tree walk postponed!

Pick-up will be tomorrow!
Saturday, January 10, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

See all Winter CSA pick-up dates

This Week’s Share

Garlic | Onions | Shallots
Baby Bok Choi
Sweet Potatoes
Daikon | Watermelon Radishes
Scarlet Turnips
Kale | Collards | Broccolini
Spicy mix| Spinach | Tokyo Bekana
Herbs: Cilantro and Parsley

Recipes of the Week:

The large red roots in the share this week are “Hirosaki Red” turnips and are often confused for giant radishes. They are sweet and juicy, compared to the slightly hotter, mildly spicy purple daikon and pink watermelon radishes (which are named for their green skin and bright pink insides, not because they taste anything like watermelon!) For the simplest preparation, just peel, slice, and have radishes or turnips in a salad. The pickle recipe below is also very easy and can be used with any combination of the radishes or turnips. Or pick up a nice chuck roast from the farm store and braise it with daikon or turnips. And for those ready for an advanced recipe, try making the traditional Chinese daikon cakes, eaten dim sum style as small plates.

A note about colorful roots: We often grow colorful produce just for the enjoyment of new and interesting colors on the plate, to help keep cooking fresh and exciting. The purple daikon and pink turnips are similar in flavor to the more common white daikon and white turnip, and are also generally higher in antioxidants because of their color! But be warned, they can turn your food interestingly dyed when boiled. Mashed turnips or creamy turnip soup will be slightly pink, and those daikon cakes may end up purple-brown!

Pickled Purple Radishes
Easy Roasted Turnips with Carrots and Farro
Traditional Savory Radish Cakes
Chinese Braised Beef with Daikon
Salad with Sweet Potatoes, Radishes, and Chickpeas
How to Cook Bok Choi

Update: TREE WALK POSTPONED

FREE winter tree identification class at the farm will be postponed until next pick-up because of the predicted rainstorm tomorrow! Join us next time, 1/24/26, 3-4pm, for a lesson in basic anatomy and identifying a few common trees by their buds, bark, twigs, and other features.

You can still attend Holly’s more in depth winter tree ID class this weekend though! It is Sunday January 11, 10:30am-2:30pm in Washington, DC. You can register for it and read more about her herbalism offerings at littleredbirdbotanicals.com.

Farm Updates:

Clagett Farm brussels sprouts and butternut squash with pomegranate seeds and feta!

We would LOVE to see and share the food you make on our farm Instagram account! Seeing what other people are cooking with their CSA items inspires others to try recipes they haven’t before, and sparks creativity! If you don’t already, follow us at @cbfclagettfarm to see photos of the farm and your farmers through the seasons. Tag us in a photo of your food, or send it to the farm account directly, so we can share your beautiful creations. (Or fails, those happen too!) Also, the first person to tag the farm account showing their meal using something from the CSA after this Saturday will receive one extra vegetable item at the next pick-up! If you want an extra bag of salad greens, potatoes, or herbs it’s time to follow @cbfclagettfarm and start cooking!

To request a boxed share or a double for a missed share, please submit request below and we would be happy to accommodate.

Share Request Form

More Farm Offerings

Don’t forget to save money by buying beef in bulk! It will be back from the butcher in February. Also, individual cuts of beef and lamb and our last honey bottles will be available in the farm store this weekend.

Farm Store

Please join our meat mailing list to get special meat updates

-The Clagett Crew

Week 2 of 8: Winter Solstice

Pick-up will be tomorrow!
Saturday, December 20, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

See all Winter CSA pick-up dates

This Week’s Share

Garlic
Shallots
Butternut Squash
Russet Potatoes
Lettuce Head
Brussels Sprouts
Arugula l Baby Kale l Collards
Dill
Carrots

Recipes of the Week:

This week we are celebrating our first successful harvest of Brussels sprouts! These babies are tricky to get right. They are cold weather growers but take a long time to reach maturity, which means they need to be planted back in August and endure through the hot days. The five months of planning paid off though, and we are looking forward to roasting these Brussels sprouts with the SUPER frost-sweetened carrots for an awesome holiday meal. There’s also a recipe below for crispy fried potato latkes to try out this season!

Shredded Brussel Sprouts and Arugula Salad
Roasted Brussels and Butternut Squash
Zesty Dill Yogurt Sauce
Moroccan Spiced Roasted Carrots
Traditional Potato Latkes

Farm Updates:

The past two weeks between pickups have been filled with lots of meetings and lots of cold weather. We are getting our priorities in line, bundling up for outdoor work, and trucking away on our winter task list.

The winter solstice is Sunday, which is characterized by the shortest day and longest night of the year. What it means on a planetary scale is that Earth is tilted on its axis the farthest away from the Sun on that day, which makes the sunlit hours very few and the night very long. It is not necessarily the coldest day of the year, as winter weather and snowstorms can happen later, but it does mark the official start of winter. And from now until the Spring equinox in March, each day will have an increasing increments of daylight, making the “daytime” longer. Hard to believe right now, since it feels especially chilly, but we are now working back toward longer days. Lots to be thankful for in this period of reflection.

Happy Holidays and New Year! Thank you again for supporting this farm, buying local, and eating Organic veggies. After Saturday we will see you all in January 2026!

To request a boxed share or a double for a missed share, please submit request below and we would be happy to accommodate.

Share Request Form

More Farm Offerings

Lamb is back from the butcher! If you preordered bulk lamb it will be ready for you to collect during the pickup window.

Don’t forget to save money by buying beef in bulk! Individual cuts and our last honey bottles will be available in the farm store this weekend.

Farm Store

Please join our meat mailing list to get special meat updates

-The Clagett Crew

Week 1 of 8: First Winter Share

Pick-up will be tomorrow!
Saturday, December 6, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

All Winter CSA pick-up dates here

This Week’s Share

Garlic
Onions
Butternut Squash
Broccolini
Russet Potatoes
Bok Choi
Spinach | Spicy Mix | Tokyo Bekana
Kale | Collards
Romaine Lettuce

Recipes of the week

After all the rich Thanksgiving food of the last week we are all looking forward to some fresh salads and stir-fries!

Crunchy romaine heads, spicy mustard mix, and hearty spinach are all on the menu. Plus our first big harvest of broccolini! If you haven’t cooked with this before, know that it has tender delicious stems and leaves, and is sweet and crunchy, not bitter like the later season broccoli “raab”. You can grill or pan sear it whole, chop it small and stir fry it, or roast it in the oven for tasty charred flavor.
Let us know if you try any of these recipes, or have other favorite recipes you like to use with farm produce. Check out some staff favorites like the butternut squash gnocchi which is Elizabeth’s signature dish, and Will loves frying up crispy colcannon cakes.

Crispy Oven-Roasted Broccolini
Coconut Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Miso Ramen with Bok Choi
Colcannon (Potato and Greens) Pancake
Butternut Squash Salad with Romaine
Butternut Squash Gnocchi

Farm Updates:

The whole staff had a fabulous end of season rest and was able to take a week off from the farm to slow down and put our feet up. We returned ready to harvest and wash the abundance of veggies this week!

This work is hard on the body, so the recuperation time helped us recover and become excited again about all our farm dreams. Now we’re back in full swing and have been working on perfecting the crop plan for the coming spring. Current tasks like inventorying seeds to make our big annual seed order, and resetting the greenhouse for the start of seeding transplants. The winter is truly the time to accomplish all the projects we dream of the rest of the year, from getting nice farm brochures designed to recycling scrap metal to make space in the garage.

In addition, of course we are monitoring the weather to ensure all the field and tunnel vegetables are held at the right temperature and humidity. We use a lightweight water-permeable fabric called “row cover” stretched over top of the plants with wire hoops to hold it up, which keeps warmth and moisture in. This warm blanket layer protects the crops from excessive frost, cold drying winds, and snow. Luckily this week we managed to take the outdoor row cover off to harvest and get it put back on before the snow came. With this cold chill even the indoor crops have row cover this week!

Requested a boxed share for the week?
Your pre-bagged share will be found in the outermost walk-in fridge on the back side of the CSA pick-up.

When you approach we will have more instructions to get you oriented on grabbing your share off the cart found inside of that walk-in.

Coming after hours
The large gates as you enter the farm, may be closed if you come during “off” hours, you can go around them by proceeding straight and then turning left to go back towards those large 3 barns.

Note: You can request to have your shares in future weeks boxed and left for pickup after the usual pickup time, or choose to 'double up' on shares to make up for a missed pickup.

Please let us know in advance using the Share Request Form below— & we’ll be happy to accommodate your request. To make it easy, we’ll include this button in each email for quick access.

Share Request Form

Farm Store

We currently have lots of grass-fed beef cuts and honey available for the chilly months. Lamb is also available for pre-order now!

Clagett Farm Store

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See you tomorrow!
-The Clagett Crew

Week 26 of 26: Final week of the Main Season

Main Season CSA Pick-up Schedule

Wednesday -Clagett Farm, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday - Annapolis, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday - Clagett Farm, 1:00-4:00p.m.

This Week’s Share

Garlic
Sweet Potatoes
Kale | Collards | Chard
Root Medley
Bok Choi
Red Cabbage
Fennel
Carrots

Farm Updates

Here we are. The final week of the 2025 Main Season.

This season has been a true gift in many ways. The weather gave us a few challenges, with short spells of heavy rain and a few dry weeks, but overall it offered us a balance that allowed the fields to thrive. Each summer, the heat and humidity seem to test us a little more, yet the crew rose to every challenge with strength, humor, and care for the land.

Through the extremes, we learned to keep adapting and finding creative ways to work with what nature brings. That is the beauty of farming, to meet each season with open eyes and take what we have learned to keep improving the soil and the systems that sustain it. It is both humbling and rewarding work, and it would not be possible without the dedication of our team and the support of all of you who share in the harvest.

It has been a joy to grow for you this year. Thank you for being part of the season, for cheering us on, and for believing in the work we do. We look forward to what comes next.

Step through some photos of the season below.

We still have a few places left for the winter season for those looking to join us over the holiday season. For those who will take a break, we wish you the best of holidays and new year as we look ahead to 2026. Be on the lookout in your inbox to get the announcement for shares opening for the new season around late January, we will reach out to this mailing list first!

U-pick

Updated weekly

U-picking Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00-6:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays
Please note you can drive around the gates if closed by continuing straight towards the Residence and then turning left at the corner of the fence to head back towards the 3 large barns

Herb and Flower Field (G2)
Found behind the large parking area by the CSA pick-up with no fence
Far right of the field
Italian Basil
Dill
Cilantro

Cleland Herb Garden
Located alongside the Clagett CSA pick-up location

More from the Farm

Join us year-round

8 Weeks of share’s
December - March
Will include seasonal winter grown produce, many crops you will see are also grown in our Spring and Fall season but will have a hint of sweetness only the frost brings.
Act fast December will be here before you know it!

Farm Store

Bulk Lamb pre-ordering is open

due back mid December

Walk-ins during pick-up are welcome
Pre-orders can be delivered to Annapolis with your CSA share

-The Clagett Crew
Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at Clagettfarm@cbf.org, or checking in with staff at pick-up!

If you wish to add additional emails to receive this email each week, subscribe here.

CBF offers many cool opportunities to take part in our watershed from here at the farm and our many other programs, see what’s happening on the CBF event calendar.

Week 25 of 26: Carrots, fennel and our last two weeks

Main Season CSA Pick-up Schedule

Wednesday -Clagett Farm, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday - Annapolis, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday - Clagett Farm, 1:00-4:00p.m.

This Week’s Share

Garlic
Sweet Potatoes
Carrots | Beets
Fennel
Lettuce
Kale | Collards | Chard
Bok Choi | Cabbage
Green Tomatoes

Farm Updates

Only one week remains after this and we are clearing out the final rows of our 2025 main season.

Four of those rows are a hearty supply of carrots. We will be getting into all of them over the next two weeks and expect to be putting together some large bunches. These roots store for an incredibly long time in a produce bag and are perfect for pulling out as needed for stew, soup, or roasting season.

Alongside these beautiful roots we are still pressing into the beet beds we started earlier. This next round is expected to be a bit smaller as we move into the second pass on all the beds. Fennel is also showing up in abundance way this week. The bulbs store well once you remove the tops, which can be saved to be used as a garnish or tossed into salads. They also roast beautifully with those carrots. Note that fennel eaten raw has a stronger flavor but once cooked it mellows out nicely. If you have not tried it yet this season, we highly recommend it. Here are some great recipe ideas to get you started.

Last week we got another wave of cover crop seeded in the final fields to ensure a good stand of roots before winter settles in and growth begins to slow. The last of our sweet potatoes are also in, and we are happy to report a great yield that will carry us through the rest of the season.

While it feels bittersweet, we are welcoming November even if the evenings arrive a bit too soon, as we wait for the winter solstice. It is easy to see why so many feasts were planned around this time of year. Historically this was the moment when the fields were cleared, the animals were butchered, and pantries were suddenly full after months of labor. Communities would gather to celebrate abundance, and to cook what could not be stored.

Across cultures, from old harvest festivals to solstice gatherings, this has always been the season of feasting, marking an end and the beginning of a more restful season. As we approach these weeks ahead, we hope you can take some time to also rest and enjoy some good food & company.

We will take what weeks we can and will certainly be in a bit more of a thoughtful pace. Even as we get into our next season, starting with our winter CSA. If you haven’t already now is a good time to start securing your winter produce share, starts December 6! Check it out here.

U-pick

Updated weekly

U-picking Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00-6:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays
Please note you can drive around the gates if closed by continuing straight towards the Residence and then turning left at the corner of the fence to head back towards the 3 large barns

Larger flower field (F)
Right in front of the CSA in the large fence by parking lot
Zinnias front 2 rows
Sunflowers 3 rows further back- only walk in the sunflower rows to not step on the plants growing beside them. Please do not pick from these neighboring crops. These were used not just as cut flowers, they also came in handy to draw more pollinators to crops nearby.

Herb and Flower Field (G2)
Found behind the large parking area by the CSA pick-up with no fence
Please use the aisles and not walk over the beds
Italian Basil
Dill
Cilantro
Thai Basil (Dark purple flowers & stems)

Cleland Herb Garden
Located alongside the Clagett CSA pick-up location
Lemongrass (The tall, nice smelling grass in the last oval herb bed)
Basil
Dill
Cilantro
Mint (along the back of the garden)
Any Flowers: zinnia, brown eyed Susan’s, butterfly bush, salvia and more

More from the Farm

Garlic for sale in the farm store!!!

Join us year-round

8 Weeks of share’s
December - March
Will include seasonal winter grown produce, many crops you will see are also grown in our Spring and Fall season but will have a hint of sweetness only the frost brings.
Act fast December will be here before you know it!

Farm Store

Bulk Lamb pre-ordering is open

due back mid December

Walk-ins during pick-up are welcome
Pre-orders can be delivered to Annapolis with your CSA share

-The Clagett Crew
Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at Clagettfarm@cbf.org, or checking in with staff at pick-up!

If you wish to add additional emails to receive this email each week, subscribe here.

CBF offers many cool opportunities to take part in our watershed from here at the farm and our many other programs, see what’s happening on the CBF event calendar.

Week 24 of 26: The days keep getting shorter

Main Season CSA Pick-up Schedule

Wednesday -Clagett Farm, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday - Annapolis, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday - Clagett Farm, 1:00-4:00p.m.

This Week’s Share

Garlic
Onions
Sweet Potatoes
Lettuce
Beets | Radishes | Fennel
Kale | Collards
Green Tomatoes | Peppers

Farm Updates

It has certainly gotten colder with a touch of frost showing up in some of the low-lying spots on the farm. A hard freeze hasn’t quite settled in yet though, which has been a gift. We don’t have to wait for the greens to thaw before harvesting just yet, and we’re still managing to pick peppers.

Each season we have noticed a subtle shift with warmer early springs and longer, milder falls. It keeps us on our toes when it comes to planning, deciding when to plant, and adapting to changes in weed, disease, and pest pressure. These shifts also bring small rewards and experiments, like our late-season cucumbers that stretched over four weeks this fall alongside the greens.

As we move into the final stretch of the season, expect plenty of fall greens still rolling in with tender lettuces and salad mixes, hearty kales and collards, and one last round of petite bok choi. Carrots are almost ready to join the line up as we give them just another week to size up. We will also be clearing any remaining cabbage heads that have filled out nicely, no matter the variety.

This week we are stripping the last of the green tomatoes from the tunnels and moving them into storage so we can flip that space for the final beds to be planted for our Winter CSA. It is always a satisfying sight to say goodbye to one crop and greet a new round of happy fresh plants. This week we are expecting over an inch of rain through Wednesday and Thursday. So we are preparing another wave of fields for a fresh seeding of cover crop to make sure everything has a strong set of roots to hold the soil in place through winter.

Before those fields get tucked in, we made sure to harvest extra bok choi and peppers for donation this week. They are heading into DC with our partners Redelicious and Food Sovereignty to help support the growing demand from furloughed employees. We also loaded up additional boxes for Shabach, as they have been seeing increased need and are expecting another wave of demand after next week. Each season we donate over 30% of our produce, often from the bumper crops that thrive in their moment, made possible because we plan to harvest a touch extra each week. Thank you all for being part of making that possible through your support of our CSA.

Reminder to join us in saying thank you to Joe Brown this weekend

Saturday November 1
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Joe will be with us that afternoon, just as he is most days at CSA pick-ups. We would love to have you join the farm crew as we celebrate and give him gratitude.

Joe moved here with his family as a child and then also started working on around the farm at the age of 15. Over those 60 years he has seen many transitions at the farm, from the tobacco era to the wheat and corn years, through the early livestock days. Into the time of organic produce with the Capital Area Food Bank in the 1990s, to today.

Joe doesn’t say much, but he carries a lifetime of stories, skill, and quiet dedication. It’s a true treat when he is in the mood to share.

We invite you to come together to thank him for the many years of care for the land, and steady presence he has been at the farm.

Food and Refreshments will be provided but we will welcome deserts!
We will aim to have gluten-free and vegetarian & vegan options

U-pick

Updated weekly

U-picking Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00-6:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays
Please note you can drive around the gates if closed by continuing straight towards the Residence and then turning left at the corner of the fence to head back towards the 3 large barns
Larger flower field (F)
Right in front of the CSA in the large fence by parking lot
Zinnias front 2 rows
Sunflowers 3 rows further back- only walk in the sunflower rows to not step on the plants growing beside them. Please do not pick from these neighboring crops. These were used not just as cut flowers, they also came in handy to draw more pollinators to crops nearby.

Chilis (F) - Last week
Just below the cherry tomatoes
The varieties that have ripened are listed below; there will be a couple more later season varieties that are still to come. The only peppers that are generally picked green are the Jalapeno’s and Serrano’s which both will also ripen to red.

Herb and Flower Field (G2)
Found behind the large parking area by the CSA pick-up with no fence
Please use the aisles and not walk over the beds
Far right of the field
Italian Basil
Dill
Cilantro

Far left
Thai Basil (Dark purple flowers & stems)

Cleland Herb Garden
Located alongside the Clagett CSA pick-up location
Lemongrass (The tall nice smelling grass in the last oval herb bed)
Basil
Dill
Cilantro
Mint (along the back of the garden)
Lemon Basil ( found in the middle flower bed)
Any Flowers: zinnia, brown eyed Susan’s, butterfly bush, salvia and more

More from the Farm

Garlic for sale in the farm store!!!

Join us year-round

8 Weeks of share’s
December - March
Will include seasonal winter grown produce, many crops you will see are also grown in our Spring and Fall season but will have a hint of sweetness only the frost brings.
Act fast December will be here before you know it!

Farm Store

Bulk Beef and Lamb pre-ordering is open
Great way to save on quality cuts (options from 25lbs to 100lbs, or half or whole portions)

Walk-ins during pick-up are welcome
Pre-orders can be delivered to Annapolis with your CSA share

-The Clagett Crew
Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at Clagettfarm@cbf.org, or checking in with staff at pick-up!

If you wish to add additional emails to receive this email each week, subscribe here.

CBF offers many cool opportunities to take part in our watershed from here at the farm and our many other programs, see what’s happening on the CBF event calendar.

Week 23 of 26: Sweet potatoes & Beets

Main Season CSA Pick-up Schedule

Wednesday -Clagett Farm, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday - Annapolis, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday - Clagett Farm, 1:00-4:00p.m.

This Week’s Share

Garlic
Sweet Potatoes
Radish | Beets
Onions | Ginger
Savoy Cabbages
Lettuce | Salad Greens
Cucumber
Tomatoes

Farm Updates

We have three weeks after this share!

Serving up another gorgeous cabbage variety, the savoy cabbage. Bringing in a more crinkled leaf that has a milder slightly sweet taste compared to those head cabbages given out in the last two weeks. It lends itself nicely to be used raw in salads but can also still be cooked.

Sweet potatoes are rolling out this week, and we hope to continue getting into the field to complete the remaining rows. Hopefully having them around for these remaining weeks.

Beets are also ready with expectations to have them be around for a couple of weeks, as we get into the three beds planted. The lettuce also seems to be around for a week or so longer, as we shift into another variety and the last few rows. We will keep the other salad greens included as they size up each week, but they may need a week off as growth does slow with less daylight hours.

Our kale, collards, and chard will be needing that break for some regrowth this week, before we go in for another harvest. That way they can come back for these last weeks in a more bountiful way.

Cucumbers we will keep picking as long as they keep producing, but we highly suspect this will be the last week with how chilly the nights are getting.

This week we will still see tomatoes in the share making for 19 weeks of tomato production here at the farm and starting next week, we will start moving in to clear up those remaining green tomatoes on the plant to store in a more temperature-controlled space. We hope you enjoyed them as much as we enjoyed caring for them.

So, for these last few weeks expect to see the return of the cooking greens, salad greens, garlic, sweet potatoes, beets, more cabbages (& possibly another fun variety by the end!), plus carrots, and fennel!

Join us in saying thank you to Joe Brown

Saturday November 1
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Joe will be with us that afternoon, just as he is most days at CSA pick-ups. We would love to have you join the farm crew as we celebrate and give him gratitude.

Joe moved here with his family as a child and then also started working on around the farm at the age of 15. Over those 60 years he has seen many transitions at the farm, from the tobacco era to the wheat and corn years, through the early livestock days. Into the time of organic produce with the Capital Area Food Bank in the 1990s, to today.

Joe doesn’t say much, but he carries a lifetime of stories, skill, and quiet dedication. It’s a true treat when he is in the mood to share.

We invite you to come together to thank him for the many years of care for the land, and steady presence he has been at the farm.

Food and Refreshments will be provided but we will welcome deserts!
We will aim to have gluten-free and vegetarian & vegan options

U-pick

Updated weekly

U-picking Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00-6:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays
Please note you can drive around the gates if closed by continuing straight towards the Residence and then turning left at the corner of the fence to head back towards the 3 large barns

Pepper Field in (D2)
This is the same field as those larger tomatoes that were on u-pick found in front of the 3 barns
Poblanos & Sweet Frying peppers
Larger flower field (F)
Right in front of the CSA in the large fence by parking lot
Zinnias front 2 rows
Sunflowers 3 rows further back- only walk in the sunflower rows to not step on the plants growing beside them. Please do not pick from these neighboring crops. These were used not just as cut flowers, they also came in handy to draw more pollinators to crops nearby.

Chilis (F)
Just below the cherry tomatoes
The varieties that have ripened are listed below; there will be a couple more later season varieties that are still to come. The only peppers that are generally picked green are the Jalapeno’s and Serrano’s which both will also ripen to red.

Herb and Flower Field (G2)
Found behind the large parking area by the CSA pick-up with no fence
Please use the aisles and not walk over the beds
Far right of the field
Italian Basil
Dill
Cilantro

Far left
Thai Basil (Dark purple flowers & stems)

Cleland Herb Garden
Located alongside the Clagett CSA pick-up location
Lemongrass (The tall nice smelling grass in the last oval herb bed)
Basil
Dill
Cilantro
Mint (along the back of the garden)
Lemon Basil ( found in the middle flower bed)
Any Flowers: zinnia, brown eyed Susan’s, butterfly bush, salvia and more

More from the Farm

Garlic and Fresh Ginger for sale in the farm store!!!

Join us year-round

8 Weeks of share’s
December - March
Will include seasonal winter grown produce, many crops you will see are also grown in our Spring and Fall season but will have a hint of sweetness only the frost brings.
Act fast December will be here before you know it!

Farm Store

Bulk Beef and Lamb pre-ordering is open
Great way to save on quality cuts (options from 25lbs to 100lbs, or half or whole portions)

Walk-ins during pick-up are welcome
Pre-orders can be delivered to Annapolis with your CSA share

-The Clagett Crew
Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at Clagettfarm@cbf.org, or checking in with staff at pick-up!

If you wish to add additional emails to receive this email each week, subscribe here.

CBF offers many cool opportunities to take part in our watershed from here at the farm and our many other programs, see what’s happening on the CBF event calendar.

Week 22 of 26: Still no frost in sight

Main Season CSA Pick-up Schedule

Wednesday -Clagett Farm, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday - Annapolis, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday - Clagett Farm, 1:00-4:00p.m.

This Week’s Share

Garlic
Butternut Squash
Onions
Ginger | Cucumber
Bok Choi | Lettuce
Chard | Kale | Collard
Radishes
Turnips | Kohlrabi
Tomatoes

Farm Updates

Only four weeks remain in the season and still no frost in the forecast just yet. Though it has been wet, last week we managed to catch a dry window and pull up a good number of sweet potatoes to start their next stage in the curing room.

Here they will develop that sweet flavor we all love and naturally seal the small breaks from where they grew underground. Once another dry stretch arrives we will move on to harvesting the next batch.

In the meantime we have been clearing tomato fields and pulling posts to prepare for another round of cover crops. The goal is to establish as much ground cover as possible before winter. The more time these plants have to develop roots the better they will hold onto that soil we value so much.

Cover crops remain one of our strongest tools for soil health. They help prevent erosion, suppress weeds, break disease and pest cycles, and add biomass to feed the fields that feed us. By giving back to the land we help it retain the nutrients that nourish our food.

And this season our soils truly delivered, producing over 70,000 pounds of vegetables.

Once the sweet potatoes are cured and the final fields prepped our focus will shift toward planting for the Winter CSA. The first wave of crops is already going into our three unheated high tunnels so they can size up before daylight hours shorten too much.

While winter slows growth it also enhances flavor. A winter carrot or even a small bunch of herbs has a sweetness that is unmatched by spring or fall crops.

If you have never experienced winter grown food, it is truly a treat and one we highly recommend.

U-pick

Updated weekly

U-picking Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00-6:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays
Please note you can drive around the gates if closed by continuing straight towards the Residence and then turning left at the corner of the fence to head back towards the 3 large barns

Pepper Field in (D2)
This is the same field as those larger tomatoes that were on u-pick found in front of the 3 barns
Poblanos & Sweet Frying peppers
Larger flower field (F)
Right in front of the CSA in the large fence by parking lot
Zinnias front 2 rows
Sunflowers 3 rows further back- only walk in the sunflower rows to not step on the plants growing beside them. Please do not pick from these neighboring crops. These were used not just as cut flowers, they also came in handy to draw more pollinators to crops nearby.

Chilis (F)
Just below the cherry tomatoes
The varieties that have ripened are listed below; there will be a couple more later season varieties that are still to come. The only peppers that are generally picked green are the Jalapeno’s and Serrano’s which both will also ripen to red.

Herb and Flower Field (G2)
Found behind the large parking area by the CSA pick-up with no fence
Please use the aisles and not walk over the beds
Far right of the field
Italian Basil
Dill
Cilantro

Far left
Thai Basil (Dark purple flowers & stems)

Cleland Herb Garden
Located alongside the Clagett CSA pick-up location
Lemongrass (The tall nice smelling grass in the last oval herb bed)
Basil
Dill
Cilantro
Mint (along the back of the garden)
Lemon Basil ( found in the middle flower bed)
Any Flowers: zinnia, brown eyed Susan’s, butterfly bush, salvia and more

More from the Farm

In the spring and fall, tree planting is in season, as it gives the tree the best opportunity to take root and thrive. So many of our trees from the native tree nursery on farm will be moving on to their new forever homes!!

With this task we are welcoming volunteers to join CBF for a tree planting on a historic farm in Knoxville, Maryland along Israel Creek. Our goal will be to plant hundreds of trees to provide a forested buffer on former hay fields, promoting wildlife habitat and improving water quality near the C&O Canal.

We will hold two plantings; the first will take place on Thursday, October 30th from 10am - 2pm, and the second will be on Saturday, November 1st from 9am - 1pm. We will provide shovels, gloves, a portable toilet, water refills and a chance to get outside and take part in exciting restoration work. This is also a great opportunity for any students who may need service hours!

Address and further details will be provided to attendees in an email once they register.

Join us year-round!

8 Weeks of share’s
December - March
Will include seasonal winter grown produce, many crops you will see are also grown in our Spring and Fall season but will have a hint of sweetness only the frost brings.
Act fast December will be here before you know it!

Bulk Beef and Lamb pre-ordering is open
Great way to save on quality cuts (options from 25lbs to 100lbs, or half or whole portions)

Farm Store

Walk-ins during pick-up are welcome
Pre-orders can be delivered to Annapolis with your CSA share

-The Clagett Crew
Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at Clagettfarm@cbf.org, or checking in with staff at pick-up!

If you wish to add additional emails to receive this email each week, subscribe here.

CBF offers many cool opportunities to take part in our watershed from here at the farm and our many other programs, see what’s happening on the CBF event calendar.

Week 21 of 26: Harvest Supermoon

Main Season CSA Pick-up Schedule

Wednesday -Clagett Farm, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday - Annapolis, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday - Clagett Farm, 1:00-4:00p.m.

This Week’s Share

Garlic
Onions | Potatoes
Head Cabbage
Ginger | Cucumber
Salad Greens | Lettuce
Chard | Kale | Collard | Bok Choi
Peppers | Root Medley
Tomatoes

Farm Updates

In this week’s shares we’re serving up beautiful cabbage heads in honor of last night’s first supermoon of 2025.

This one was especially magical, being a Harvest Moon, which is the first full moon following the fall equinox, making it a true harvest supermoon. Historically, this moon gave farmers extra light in the evening hours to bring in their autumn crops, marking one of the most celebrated moments of the season.

As we settle deeper into fall, the treats just keep coming. Fresh ginger remains plentiful in the tunnels, and we’re still seeing October cucumbers. They are the perfect crisp companion to your salad greens, and their vines have become a favorite resting spot for the local tree frogs.

The tomato tunnel is beginning to slow down as cooler nights creep in, but we expect at least one more solid week of vine ripened tomatoes. After that, they will begin to blush more slowly and finish ripening on your kitchen counter.

After this week, we will be entering the final five weeks of our Main Season CSA, and there is still plenty to look forward to in each of them. Butternut squash, beets, savoy cabbages, carrots, and sweet potatoes are all on the way. We will begin harvesting and curing the sweet potatoes over the next couple of weeks to help them develop their signature sweetness and ensure a long storage life. We expect to have them ready for those final shares of the season.

U-pick

Updated weekly

U-picking Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00-6:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays
Please note you can drive around the gates if closed by continuing straight towards the Residence and then turning left at the corner of the fence to head back towards the 3 large barns

Pepper Field in (D2)
This is the same field as those larger tomatoes that were on u-pick found in front of the 3 barns
Poblanos & Sweet Frying peppers
Larger flower field (F)
Right in front of the CSA in the large fence by parking lot
Zinnias front 2 rows
Sunflowers 3 rows further back- only walk in the sunflower rows to not step on the plants growing beside them. Please do not pick from these neighboring crops. These were used not just as cut flowers, they also came in handy to draw more pollinators to crops nearby.

Cherry Tomatoes (F)

Chilis (F)
Just below the cherry tomatoes
The varieties that have ripened are listed below; there will be a couple more later season varieties that are still to come. The only peppers that are generally picked green are the Jalapeno’s and Serrano’s which both will also ripen to red.

Herb and Flower Field (G2)
Found behind the large parking area by the CSA pick-up with no fence
Please use the aisles and not walk over the beds
Far right of the field
Italian Basil
Dill
Cilantro

Far left
Thai Basil (Dark purple flowers & stems)

Cleland Herb Garden
Located alongside the Clagett CSA pick-up location
Lemongrass (The tall nice smelling grass in the last oval herb bed)
Basil
Dill
Cilantro
Mint (along the back of the garden)
Lemon Basil ( found in the middle flower bed)
Any Flowers: zinnia, brown eyed Susan’s, butterfly bush, salvia and more

More from the Farm

Join us year-round!

8 Weeks of share’s
December - March
Will include seasonal winter grown produce, many crops you will see are also grown in our Spring and Fall season, but will have a hint of sweetness only the frost brings.
Purchase before Oct 15 to secure last season’s pricing.
Act fast December will be here before you know it!

Bulk Beef and Lamb pre-ordering is open
Great way to save on quality cuts (options from 25lbs to 100lbs, or half or whole portions)

Farm Store

Walk-ins during pick-up are welcome
Pre-orders can be delivered to Annapolis with your CSA share

-The Clagett Crew
Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at Clagettfarm@cbf.org, or checking in with staff at pick-up!

If you wish to add additional emails to receive this email each week, subscribe here.

CBF offers many cool opportunities to take part in our watershed from here at the farm and our many other programs, see what’s happening on the CBF event calendar.

Week 20 of 26: Welcoming October

Main Season CSA Pick-up Schedule

Wednesday -Clagett Farm, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday - Annapolis, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday - Clagett Farm, 1:00-4:00p.m.

This Week’s Share

Garlic
Pumpkin
Onions | Potatoes
Ginger
Cucumber
Salad Greens | Lettuce
Hakurei Turnips
Chard | Kale | Napa Cabbage
Peppers
Tomatoes

Farm Updates

We’re going into this week with another fun line-up. With another week of ginger coming, the timing couldn’t be more perfect that the bok choi is ready!

We also snuck in a late seeding of cucumbers in early August for a quick fall harvest before frost, and this week brings the very first picking. It won’t be enough for pickles, but these crisp fruits will pair beautifully with the lettuce and other salad greens in your share. Add in some of the late-season tomatoes, and you’ve got the makings of an excellent salad.

This week marks 15 weeks of tomatoes in our shares, which is an impressive run in such a wet year. We’re excited to see how far they’ll go.

A fall favorite is ready this week as well, our winter squash. These will roll out in a few waves as each variety ripens and cures. First up are the pumpkins, just in time to help us welcome October properly.

Out in the fields it’s been a bit wet, which isn’t the best for greens as they sit in the soil, but our cover crop has certainly gotten a nice start. Looking ahead, our next field of greens is sizing up quickly. We expect collards and classic green head cabbages to be ready by next week.

U-pick

Updated weekly

U-picking Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00-6:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays
Please note you can drive around the gates if closed by continuing straight towards the Residence and then turning left at the corner of the fence to head back towards the 3 large barns

Pepper Field in (D2)
This is the same field as those larger tomatoes that were on u-pick found in front of the 3 barns
Poblanos & Sweet Frying peppers
Larger flower field (F)
Right in front of the CSA in the large fence by parking lot
Zinnias front 2 rows
Sunflowers 3 rows further back- only walk in the sunflower rows to not step on the plants growing beside them. Please do not pick from these neighboring crops. These were used not just as cut flowers, they also came in handy to draw more pollinators to crops nearby.

Cherry Tomatoes (F) -We did some tidying work to make this easier to pick!
Please do not take your car into the fields and be mindful when picking that we share the field with all of our CSA community.
Blend of smaller cherry and some plum varieties

Chilis (F)
Just below the cherry tomatoes
The varieties that have ripened are listed below; there will be a couple more later season varieties that are still to come. The only peppers that are generally picked green are the Jalapeno’s and Serrano’s which both will also ripen to red.

Herb and Flower Field (G2)
Found behind the large parking area by the CSA pick-up with no fence
Please use the aisles and not walk over the beds
Far right of the field
Italian Basil
Dill
Cilantro

Far left
Thai Basil (Dark purple flowers & stems)

Cleland Herb Garden
Located alongside the Clagett CSA pick-up location
Lemongrass (The tall nice smelling grass in the last oval herb bed)
Basil
Dill
Cilantro
Mint (along the back of the garden)
Lemon Basil ( found in the middle flower bed)
Any Flowers: zinnia, brown eyed Susan’s, butterfly bush, salvia and more

More from the Farm

Join us year-round!

8 Weeks of share’s
December - March
Will include seasonal winter grown produce, many crops you will see are also grown in our Spring and Fall season, but will have a hint of sweetness only the frost brings.
Purchase before Oct 15 to secure last season’s pricing.
Act fast December will be here before you know it!

Bulk Beef and Lamb pre-ordering is open
Great way to save on quality cuts (options from 25lbs to 100lbs, or half or whole portions)

Farm Store

Walk-ins during pick-up are welcome
Pre-orders can be delivered to Annapolis with your CSA share

-The Clagett Crew
Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at Clagettfarm@cbf.org, or checking in with staff at pick-up!

If you wish to add additional emails to receive this email each week, subscribe here.

CBF offers many cool opportunities to take part in our watershed from here at the farm and our many other programs, see what’s happening on the CBF event calendar.

Week 19 of 26: Ginger

Main Season CSA Pick-up Schedule

Wednesday -Clagett Farm, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday - Annapolis, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday - Clagett Farm, 1:00-4:00p.m.

This Week’s Share

Garlic
Red & Yellow Onions
Potatoes
Ginger
Watermelon Radish
Hakurei Turnips
Salad Greens | Chard
Chinese (Napa) Cabbage
Bell & Sweet Peppers | Mild Peppers
Tomatoes

Farm Updates

What a week we have in store!

This week we are sharing something we have been caring for since the very start of spring, fresh ginger.

From a short stay in the greenhouse to being planted in May in the other high tunnels. It has been steadily developing those plump rhizomes we love so much. Now that the stalks are starting to die back, the plant is telling us it is finished and has put all its energy into the final product that we will harvest in the weeks ahead. Note also the stalks themselves are also wonderful for teas and broths.

This week you will see quite a few things that pair beautifully with ginger. We hope you enjoy the makings of a farm-curated stir-fry. Chinese cabbage is also a very special crop, as it takes some finesse to start greens in the heat of summer, which we need to do for how long it takes to develop a denser core. Do not be intimidated by their size, they store very well in the crisper drawer, and if you need some time before using them, you may only need to peel away a few outer leaves.

We are finally winding down on our potato supply, so this will be the last couple of weeks before this summer staple leaves us. In its place, a fall favorite is on the way, winter squash. Next week we plan to start with pumpkins!

With summer now behind us, we still technically have a few weeks before frost makes its first visit. So, we made sure to sneak in a late cucumber seeding and a few more rows of beans, both of which are looking to be more plentiful next week. With a little luck, we’ll hang on to them for a couple more weeks as we roll into fall with style. Enjoy!

U-pick

Updated weekly

U-picking Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00-6:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays
Please note you can drive around the gates if closed by continuing straight towards the Residence and then turning left at the corner of the fence to head back towards the 3 large barns

Larger flower field (F)
Right in front of the CSA in the large fence by parking lot
Only the front 2 rows of zinnias remain! The rest has been worked in for cover crop

Cherry Tomatoes (F) -We did some tidying work to make this easier to pick!
Please do not take your car into the fields and be mindful when picking that we share the field with all of our CSA community.
Blend of smaller cherry and some plum varieties

Chilis (F)
Just below the cherry tomatoes
The varieties that have ripened are listed below; there will be a couple more later season varieties that are still to come. The only peppers that are generally picked green are the Jalapeno’s and Serrano’s which both will also ripen to red.

Herb and Flower Field (G2)
Found behind the large parking area by the CSA pick-up with no fence
Please use the aisles and not walk over the beds
Far right of the field
Italian Basil
Dill
Cilantro

Far left
Thai Basil (Dark purple flowers & stems)

Cleland Herb Garden
Located alongside the Clagett CSA pick-up location
Lemongrass (The tall nice smelling grass in the last oval herb bed)
Basil
Dill
Cilantro
Mint (along the back of the garden)
Lemon Basil ( found in the middle flower bed)
Any Flowers: zinnia, brown eyed Susan’s, butterfly bush, salvia and more

More from the Farm

Join us year-round!

8 Weeks of share’s
December - March
Will include seasonal winter grown produce, many crops you will see are also grown in our Spring and Fall season, but will have a hint of sweetness only the frost brings.
Purchase before Oct 15 to secure last season’s pricing.
Act fast December will be here before you know it!

Bulk Beef and Lamb pre-ordering is open!
Great way to save on quality cuts (options from 25lbs to 100lbs, or half or whole portions)

Farm Store

Walk-ins during pick-up are welcome
Pre-orders can be delivered to Annapolis with your CSA share

-The Clagett Crew
Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at Clagettfarm@cbf.org, or checking in with staff at pick-up!

If you wish to add additional emails to receive this email each week, subscribe here.

CBF offers many cool opportunities to take part in our watershed from here at the farm and our many other programs, see what’s happening on the CBF event calendar.

Week 18 of 26: Easing out of summer

Main Season CSA Pick-up Schedule

Wednesday -Clagett Farm, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday - Annapolis, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday - Clagett Farm, 1:00-4:00p.m.

This Week’s Share

Garlic
Red Onions
Potatoes
Acorn Squash
Daikon & Watermelon Radishes
Kale
Bell & Sweet Peppers
Okra | Mild Peppers
Tomatoes

Farm Updates

This is our last official week of summer, with the Fall equinox arriving on Monday, September 22. The equinox is that brief moment of balance when day and night are equal before we tip into the darker half of the year.

Out in the fields you will see that same shift playing out. As the summer crops are slowing, but peppers and late season tomatoes are still shining, keeping a taste of summer in the mix as we move toward the season of stir fries, soups, and roasts.

We are now in week 18 of our CSA season. After this week we will have 8 weeks remaining as we make our way toward week 26. It feels good to take note of the distance we have come and to look ahead to all that is still to come in the fall shares. Be sure you take note of your share’s left and make a plan now and not in the last few weeks, as you can only use 2 share credits per week!

This week’s share highlights two different radishes, that stand out for both their larger size and their beauty. Watermelon radish, pale green on the outside with a bright pink center and a peppery bite, and purple daikon, long and striking with a milder, gentler flavor. Both bring color and crunch to your fall cooking, whether roasted, pickled, or sliced thin for a splash of brightness in salads.

We also raced to finish the last couple of fields to prepare them before the rain arrived today, so we could seed our cover crops. The timing could not be better, since the moisture we receive this week will help those freshly worked beds get off to a strong start. It is always a mix of relief and satisfaction to see the ground ready and the rain following right behind. Another storm later this week would also be welcomed!

So much investment has already been made in this season, and it continues to pay off each week as the harvest comes in. The more we can push right now to invest in cover crops and fall plantings, the more incredible the payoff will be down the line. This work points us toward the future, reminding us that caring for the earth and for each other is what truly matters.

U-pick

Updated weekly

U-picking Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00-6:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays
Please note you can drive around the gates if closed by continuing straight towards the Residence and then turning left at the corner of the fence to head back towards the 3 large barns

Larger flower field (F)
Right in front of the CSA in the large fence by parking lot
Only the front 2 rows of zinnias remain! The rest has been worked in for cover crop

Cherry Tomatoes (F) -We did some tidying work to make this easier to pick!
Please do not take your car into the fields and be mindful when picking that we share the field with all of our CSA community.
Blend of smaller cherry and some plum varieties

Chilis (F)
Just below the cherry tomatoes
The varieties that have ripened are listed below; there will be a couple more later season varieties that are still to come. The only peppers that are generally picked green are the Jalapeno’s and Serrano’s which both will also ripen to red.

Herb and Flower Field (G2)
Found behind the large parking area by the CSA pick-up with no fence
Please use the aisles and not walk over the beds
Far right of the field
Italian Basil
Dill
Cilantro

Far left
Thai Basil (Dark purple flowers & stems)

Cleland Herb Garden
Located alongside the Clagett CSA pick-up location
Lemongrass (The tall nice smelling grass in the last oval herb bed)
Basil
Dill
Cilantro
Mint (along the back of the garden)
Lemon Basil ( found in the middle flower bed)
Any Flowers: zinnia, brown eyed Susan’s, butterfly bush, salvia and more

More from the Farm

Join us year-round!

8 Weeks of share’s
December - March
Will include seasonal winter grown produce, many crops you will see are also grown in our Spring and Fall season, but will have a hint of sweetness only the frost brings.
Purchase before Oct 15 to secure last season’s pricing.
Act fast December will be here before you know it!

Bulk Beef and Lamb pre-ordering is open!
Great way to save on quality cuts (options from 25lbs to 100lbs, or half or whole portions)

Farm Store

Walk-ins during pick-up are welcome
Pre-orders can be delivered to Annapolis with your CSA share

-The Clagett Crew
Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at Clagettfarm@cbf.org, or checking in with staff at pick-up!

If you wish to add additional emails to receive this email each week, subscribe here.

CBF offers many cool opportunities to take part in our watershed from here at the farm and our many other programs, see what’s happening on the CBF event calendar.

Week 17 of 26: Fall is here!

Main Season CSA Pick-up Schedule

Wednesday -Clagett Farm, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday - Annapolis, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday - Clagett Farm, 1:00-4:00p.m.

This Week’s Share

Garlic
Red Onions
Potatoes
Salad Greens
Radishes
Bell & Sweet Peppers | Okra
Chili & Mild Peppers
Tomatoes

Farm Updates

Welcome back as we head into the last 10 weeks of the Main Season CSA!

Salad greens are back and are looking lush, and many other fall crops are coming in right behind them. Last week’s break was extremely helpful for us to get a lot of field tasks behind us and start closing up summer fields so we can get cover crops seeded.

Cover crops bring all kinds of benefits. They hold the soil in place so it doesn’t wash away, they keep weeds from sprouting in freshly tilled ground, and they bring organic matter back into the soil. When we plant a mix of different types, they also help diversify the activity happening below the surface. Cover crops are one of our biggest tools for improving the health of our fields. Now we are just waiting on some rain.

It has been a bit drier these last weeks of summer, but that worked in our favor for finishing up our potato digging without much trouble. Luckily, our fall greens already had drip lines in place, so it has been nice to just remember to turn the water on and off when needed.

As we head into these last weeks, more and more fall produce will start making its way back into the shares alongside the summer crops still hanging in. Peppers are the summer all-star this year and look ready to meet the frost head-on, and we will be sure to pick them before they lose that battle. We should also keep seeing okra and of course, tomatoes!

This week we’ll harvest the last of the field tomatoes before moving back into the high tunnels, which should carry us through several more weeks of harvest. Fall is a favorite, as the overlap of produce creates a very diverse bounty on our CSA benches. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

U-pick

Updated weekly

U-picking Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00-6:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays
Please note you can drive around the gates if closed by continuing straight towards the Residence and then turning left at the corner of the fence to head back towards the 3 large barns


Larger Tomatoes (D2) - Still lots to pick! Green tomatoes that are glossy will ripen on the counter
This is a large field you pass as you first drive into the farm. Once you pass the front large gate it will be your 3 field on the right side.
VERY IMPORTANT TO ONLY PICK THE TOMATOES
The peppers are for shares for the remainder of the season and are not on u-pick

Larger flower field (F)
Right in front of the CSA in the large fence by parking lot
Sunflowers & zinnias, the large orange flowers are the tithonia and the small globe shaped flowers with the zinnias are gomphrena.

Cherry Tomatoes (F) -We did some tidying work to make this easier to pick!
Please do not take your car into the fields and be mindful when picking that we share the field with all of our CSA community.
Past the Sunflowers
Blend of smaller cherry and some plum varieties

Chilis (F)
Just below the cherry tomatoes
The varieties that have ripened are listed below; there will be a couple more later season varieties that are still to come. The only peppers that are generally picked green are the Jalapeno’s and Serrano’s which both will also ripen to red.

Herb and Flower Field (G2)
Found behind the large parking area by the CSA pick-up with no fence
Please use the aisles and not walk over the beds
Far right of the field
Italian Basil
Dill
Cilantro

Far left
Holy Basil ( Light purple flowers)
Thai Basil (Dark purple flowers & stems)

Cleland Herb Garden
Located alongside the Clagett CSA pick-up location
Lemongrass (The tall nice smelling grass in the last oval herb bed)
Basil
Dill
Cilantro
Mint (along the back of the garden)
Lemon Basil ( found in the middle flower bed)
Any Flowers: zinnia, brown eyed Susan’s, butterfly bush, salvia and more

More from the Farm

Connecting Land & Water
Ever been curious why Chesapeake Bay Foundation owns a farm?
Join us for the second segment of the Farm to Bay Learning Series we are hosting September 13 right here at the farm. Register here!
Learn how the land connects back to the Chesapeake Bay
Fun hand’s on activities the whole family can enjoy.

Join us year-round!

8 Weeks of share’s
December - March
Will include seasonal winter grown produce, many crops you will see are also grown in our Spring and Fall season, but will have a hint of sweetness only the frost brings.
Purchase before Oct 15 to secure last season’s pricing.
Act fast December will be here before you know it!

Farm Store

Walk-ins during pick-up are welcome
Pre-orders can be delivered to Annapolis with your CSA share

-The Clagett Crew
Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at Clagettfarm@cbf.org, or checking in with staff at pick-up!

If you wish to add additional emails to receive this email each week, subscribe here.

CBF offers many cool opportunities to take part in our watershed from here at the farm and our many other programs, see what’s happening on the CBF event calendar.

Week 16 of 26: Last few weeks of summer

Main Season CSA Pick-up Schedule

Wednesday -Clagett Farm, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday - Annapolis, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday - Clagett Farm, 1:00-4:00p.m.

NO SHARES NEXT WEEK

We will return September 10 for our Week 17 share

This Week’s Share

Garlic
Asian Pears
Onions & Shallots
Potatoes
Bell & Sweet Peppers
Okra | Eggplant | Squash
Chili & Mild Peppers
Tomatoes

Farm Updates

Ripe Asian Pear

Hornets nest in the pear tree

This will be our last week before next week’s break. Just a reminder: there are no shares next week September 3, 4, and 6

Taking this break gives us a chance to give the summer crops one last push to see how much longer we can hold on, to give the fall crops some extra attention, and to start prepping fields for cover crops.

Asian pears are in the mix this week. They grow right here on the farm and are a lovely end of summer treat. We have waited to let them ripen as long as possible on the tree, and now that most have shifted from green to a soft yellow, we are harvesting everything we can reach, except those too close to the resident hornet’s nest. These fruits are considered firm ripe, but you can let them continue to soften on the counter if you would like.

This week we will be visiting nearly all of our tomato fields. Our last field tomatoes are just starting to wind down, and at the same time the final set in the high tunnels is beginning to blush. When we return from break, the field tomatoes should be ready to pass the baton to the high tunnel crop, which will carry us a little deeper into fall. So far we have had tomatoes for twelve straight weeks and counting.

Looking at some other summer crops, the peppers are thriving and should be with us until the first frost. That frost seems to come later each season, but by mid October we keep a close watch and harvest before the cold sets in. Eggplant hit its stride early this year. They are producing again now, but will likely remain as a choice item as they take their gradual bow out for the season. Squash, on the other hand, will probably have its last week now, so enjoy them while they are still in the shares.

Potatoes and onions will be with us for quite a while longer. We are still digging rows of potatoes, and there are plenty of onions curing in storage. We had to take a pause when we ran out of space and bins, but now that is sorted we are back while the dry weather holds.

When we return from break, expect to still see plenty of summer in your shares, but also make room for the first signs of fall.

In the coming weeks we will also be gearing up for our Winter CSA, which is on sale now!

U-pick

Updated weekly

U-picking Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00-6:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays
Please note you can drive around the gates if closed by continuing straight towards the Residence and then turning left at the corner of the fence to head back towards the 3 large barns

***SPECIAL TREAT FOR THE WEEK OFF***
Larger Tomatoes (D2) - THIS FIELD OPENS SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30 AT 1PM!
This is a large field you pass as you first drive into the farm. Once you pass the front large gate it will be your 3 field on the right side.
VERY IMPORTANT TO ONLY PICK THE TOMATOES
The peppers are for shares for the remainder of the season and are not on u-pick

Larger flower field (F)
Right in front of the CSA in the large fence by parking lot
Sunflowers & zinnias, the large orange flowers are the tithonia and the small globe shaped flowers with the zinnias are gomphrena.

Cherry Tomatoes (F)
Please do not take your car into the fields and be mindful when picking that we share the field with all of our CSA community.
Past the Sunflowers
Blend of smaller cherry and some plum varieties

Chilis (F)
Just below the cherry tomatoes
The varieties that have ripened are listed below, there will be a couple more later season varieties that are still to come. The only peppers that are generally picked green are the Jalapeno’s and Serrano’s which both will also ripen to red.

Herb and Flower Field (G2)
Found behind the large parking area by the CSA pick-up with no fence
Please use the aisles and not walk over the beds
Far right of the field
Italian Basil
Dill
Cilantro

Far left
Holy Basil ( Light purple flowers)
Thai Basil (Dark purple flowers & stems)
Ground cherry
Any Flowers: Zinnias, Salvia, Celosia, Bachelor buttons, Gomphrena are all blooming at the moment- They will have until labor day week….

Cleland Herb Garden
Located alongside the Clagett CSA pick-up location
Lemongrass (The tall nice smelling grass in the last oval herb bed)
Basil
Dill
Cilantro
Mint (along the back of the garden)
Lemon Basil ( found in the middle flower bed)
Any Flowers: zinnia, brown eyed Susan’s, butterfly bush, salvia and more

More from the Farm

Connecting Land & Water
Ever been curious why Chesapeake Bay Foundation owns a farm?
Join us in the Farm to Bay Learning Series we are hosting September 4 at our Oyster Center and September 13 right here at the farm. Click on the links on either date to register for one or both!
Learn how the land connects back to the Chesapeake Bay
Fun hand’s on activities the whole family can enjoy.

Join us year-round!

8 Weeks of share’s
December - March
Will include seasonal winter grown produce, many crops you will see are also grown in our Spring and Fall season, but will have a hint of sweetness only the frost brings.
Purchase before Oct 15 to secure last season’s pricing.

Farm Store

Walk-ins during pick-up are welcome
Pre-orders can be delivered to Annapolis with your CSA share

-The Clagett Crew
Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at Clagettfarm@cbf.org, or checking in with staff at pick-up!

If you wish to add additional emails to receive this email each week, subscribe here.

CBF offers many cool opportunities to take part in our watershed from here at the farm and our many other programs, see what’s happening on the CBF event calendar.

Week 15 of 26: Timely Rain!

Main Season CSA Pick-up Schedule

Wednesday -Clagett Farm, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday - Annapolis, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday - Clagett Farm, 1:00-4:00p.m.

This Week’s Share

Garlic
Onions | Shallots
Potatoes
Bell & Sweet Peppers
Okra | Eggplant
Chili & Mild Peppers
Squash
Tomatoes

Farm Updates


Oh how we missed the rain! Conversations about what really required water had started to come up, since our wells can only handle running so much irrigation at a time.

Young Lacinato Kale planted in rows

Between the drip line irrigation we already had and the new lines we laid for the fall crops, we managed to pull through without much of a loss.

Late season tomatoes in high tunnel. One side is trellis with a box weave, the other is trained verticially with more pruning.

It certainly reminded us not to let the timely rain this season make us too comfortable. August is flying by, and just yesterday we noticed the snow geese starting to drift by, one of the many subtle signs that seasons are shifting.

Looking ahead, we will have this week and next before we take our next break for Labor Day week.
September 3 and September 6 there will be NO SHARES

When we get back you may also start to notice the subtle shift happening on the CSA benches as our first set of salad greens was just planted last week and is usually ready in just a few weeks.

Fall is a wonderful time of year. Summer crops are still lingering in abundance and the lush spring crops begin to return along with other fall favorites. Check out how our late season is progressing in the next tomato tunnel and with our transplanted crops that are enjoying all this water.

Growing Onions, Layer by Layer.
from our Farm Crew Lead, Olivia Murphy.

This week just about all of our onion varieties are available in the share, from the beautiful red onions perfect for salads and burgers, to the delicate sweet shallots, to the classic aromatic yellow onions.

These onions began as seeds about eight months ago. In mid-January, we seeded the first of 200 trays in the greenhouse, each planted by hand and carefully tended as they slowly grew into over 50,000 seedlings that looked like tiny blades of grass.

Starting in late March and stretching into August, once the soil warmed, they were painstakingly transplanted into the field. Half an acre of winter cover crop became rows and rows of green onion tops. The heavy spring rains helped tremendously, but weeds came quickly too. Still we took the time to keep up with weeding when we could spare the extra attention.

By mid-May we were harvesting scallions and fresh red specialty onions. By the summer solstice, the onions began to signal the end of their growth as the green tops flopped over. Then the race was on to pull them from the field and move them into dry, ventilated areas to cure. This process allows fresh onions to form their papery skins, turning them into a storable vegetable that can last for several weeks without spoiling or losing flavor.

The onions that do not cure properly are still good to eat, but often have one bad layer that makes them less suitable for storage. Each onion has gone through quite a journey, so be sure to give them all a try, and if using fresh our “culls” or seconds bin will have plenty of extras.

U-pick

Updated weekly

U-picking Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00-6:00 p.m. Closed Sundays
Please note you can drive around the gates if closed by continuing straight towards the Residence and then turning left at the corner of the fence to head back towards the 3 large barns

Larger flower field (F)
Right in front of the CSA in the large fence by parking lot
Sunflowers & zinnias, the large orange flowers are the tithonia and the small globe shaped flowers with the zinnias are gomphrena.

Cherry Tomatoes (F)
Please do not take your car into the fields and be mindful when picking that we share the field with all of our CSA community.
Past the Sunflowers
Blend of smaller cherry and some plum varieties

New! Chilis (F)
Just below the cherry tomatoes
The varieties that have ripened are listed below, there will be a couple more later season varieties that are still to come. The only peppers that are generally picked green are the Jalapeno’s and Serrano’s which both will also ripen to red.

Herb and Flower Field (G2)
Found behind the large parking area by the CSA pick-up with no fence
Please use the aisles and not walk over the beds
Far right of the field
Italian Basil
Dill
Cilantro

Far left
Holy Basil ( Light purple flowers)
Thai Basil (Dark purple flowers & stems)
Ground cherry
Any Flowers: Zinnias, Salvia, Celosia, Bachelor buttons, Gomphrena are all blooming at the moment- They will have until labor day week….

Cleland Herb Garden
Located alongside the Clagett CSA pick-up location
Lemongrass (The tall nice smelling grass in the last oval herb bed)
Basil
Dill
Mint (along the back of the garden)
Lemon Basil ( found in the middle flower bed)
Any Flowers: zinnia, brown eyed Susan’s, butterfly bush, salvia and more

More from the Farm

Connecting Land & Water
Ever been curious why Chesapeake Bay Foundation owns a farm?
Join us in the Farm to Bay Learning Series we are hosting September 4 at our Oyster Center and September 13 right here at the farm. Click on the links on either date to register for one or both!
Learn how the land connects back to the Chesapeake Bay
Fun hand’s on activities the whole family can enjoy.

Honey Sale
Buy 3 for $32 or 5 for $55 (12oz. bottles)
We are down to the last of the spring batch, and will be shifting into our summer harvest where you will see the color deepens to the classic golden honey color.
If we are able to get one more extraction the color continues to deepen, stay tuned as we check on the bee’s later this week to see what is in store.

Walk-ins during pick-up are welcome
Pre-orders can be delivered to Annapolis with your CSA share

Farm Store

-The Clagett Crew
Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at Clagettfarm@cbf.org, or checking in with staff at pick-up!

If you wish to add additional emails to receive this email each week, subscribe here.

CBF offers many cool opportunities to take part in our watershed from here at the farm and our many other programs, see what’s happening on the CBF event calendar.

Week 14 of 26: Peak season dry spell

Main Season CSA Pick-up Schedule

Wednesday -Clagett Farm, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday - Annapolis, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday - Clagett Farm, 1:00-4:00p.m.

This Week’s Share

Garlic
Onions | Shallots
Potatoes
Bell & Sweet Peppers
Chilis | Okra | Mild Peppers
Cucumbers | Squash | Tomatillos
Tomatoes

Farm Updates

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Well, here we are, hitting a dry spell, and irrigation has quickly risen to the top of our priority list. Rain is not arriving in the way we need as we head into our fall transition. Small crops would truly benefit from some consistent moisture, and our heavy-fruiting summer crops could certainly use the support. We have set things in motion to get water to the fields, starting with those that need it most, like the transplants we settled in just last week.

This week’s harvest still finds us surrounded by the flavors of summer, with a bounty of tomatoes and peppers, even if they could use a bit more rain. It helps that these crops are protected with a layer of straw mulch, which keeps the sun from hitting the soil directly and slows down moisture loss. While conditions are drier now, that mulch has locked in a layer of moisture, keeping the plants just a little happier for a little longer.

We have also been able to keep pressing ahead with our large potato harvest, filling plenty of our vegetable bins with spuds. The onions are still in good supply as well, and we are starting to bring in other varieties, including shallots and yellow onions.

Looking ahead through the rest of August, summer will continue to take the spotlight. Once September arrives, fall crops will begin to overlap in a way that lasts longer than the transition we see in spring. Fall is on its way, and with this week’s weather, it does not feel far off.

For now, we will be making plenty of salsa, and frying up many shishitos. If you haven’t tried it already, shishitos pan fried in a high heat oil and lightly seasoned with salt, is absolutely delicious.

U-pick

Updated weekly

U-picking Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00-6:00 p.m. Closed Sundays
Please note you can drive around the gates if closed by continuing straight towards the Residence and then turning left at the corner of the fence to head back towards the 3 large barns

Cherry Tomatoes (F)
Please do not take your car into the fields and be mindful when picking that we share the field with all of our CSA community.
Past the Sunflowers at the bottom of the field
Blend of smaller cherry and some plum varieties
Chili peppers

Larger flower field (F)-
Sunflowers & zinnias, the large orange flowers are the tithonia and the small globe shaped flowers with the zinnias are gomphrena.

Large Herb and Flower Field (G2)
Found behind the large parking area by the CSA pick-up
Please use the aisles and not walk over the beds
New crops on the far right of the field
Italian Basil
Dill
Cilantro

Crop still on the far left
Holy Basil ( Light purple flowers)
Thai Basil (Dark purple flowers & stems)
Ground cherry
Any Flowers: Zinnias, Salvia, Celosia, Bachelor buttons, Gomphrena are all blooming at the moment- These flowers are in the last couple of weeks before we go to start seeding cover crop

Cleland Herb Garden
Located alongside the Clagett CSA pick-up location
Lemongrass (The tall nice smelling grass in the last oval herb bed)
Basil
Dill
Mint (along the back of the garden)
Lemon Basil ( found in the middle flower bed)
Any Flowers: zinnia, brown eyed Susan’s, butterfly bush, salvia and more

More from the Farm

Honey Sale
Buy 3 for $32 or 5 for $55

Raw Honey, Beef & Lamb cuts available while supplies last

Walk-ins during pick-up are welcome
Pre-orders can be delivered to Annapolis with your CSA share

Farm Store

-The Clagett Crew
Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at Clagettfarm@cbf.org, or checking in with staff at pick-up!

If you wish to add additional emails to receive this email each week, subscribe here.

CBF offers many cool opportunities to take part in our watershed from here at the farm and our many other programs, see what’s happening on the CBF event calendar.

Week 12 of 26: July comes to a close

Main Season CSA Pick-up Schedule

Wednesday -Clagett Farm, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday - Annapolis, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday - Clagett Farm, 1:00-4:00p.m.

This Week’s Share

Garlic
Red Onions
Potatoes
Bell & Sweet Peppers
Mild & Hot Peppers | Okra
Cucumbers | Tomatillos
Eggplant | Squash
Tomatoes

Farm Updates

As we welcome August, we're glad the hot weather seems to be leaving us for a bit by the end of this week. The forecast predicts rain and a drop in temperatures into the mid-70s Friday, followed by highs in the mid-80s for the rest of next week. While we know the heat will return, we're relieved for a week of just some “regular” hot days.

This persistent rain has been beneficial to the next wave of fall seeding that needed to happen as the seeds germinated almost perfectly. It has though made digging potatoes seem like a bit of a dance in between harvests and drier days. Still, we are stacking bins as each week comes and keeping up!

In our cooler “nursery” high tunnel, which is dressed with a shade cloth and quite a few fans, we've already been taking care of many transplants for several weeks through the heat. When it cools down a touch more they will all start being moved into their final fields for their day of harvest in the last stretch of the CSA. Fall is in the works.

For now, though, we're still in the thick of summer, working through our large onion and potato harvests most days alongside our main harvest days. These will provide enough for us to have several weeks of these favorite summer staples.

This week, we're especially looking forward to the growing tomato category as each week we're pulling more bins of field tomatoes. And right now a farm favorite is the Gin-fizz, our large orange striped tomato, its sweet, has a touch of tang and is every bit of gorgeous. The plants will produce these beauties for a short window of time as they are determinate (produce for a set amount of time) so make sure you savor this variety while it is here.

Also this week in tomatoes we are starting to see our very diverse cherry/plum tomato field really take off, and we predict it will be quite abundant in less than a couple of weeks. Cherry tomatoes are indeterminate tomatoes, meaning they will keep vining out and producing for a long window of time. As the temperature begins to lower a touch this coming week, we should see a good burst of tomatoes ripening all over the farm.

Tomatoes and just about every other summer crop do love the heat, but only to a point. When temperatures go past 90 degrees or reach 100 degrees, ripening slows down, or is even halted from the heat stress. So, it won't be just us delighted about the drop in temps!

U-pick

Updated weekly

U-picking Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00-6:00 p.m. Closed Sundays
Please note you can drive around the gates if closed by continuing straight towards the Residence and then turning left at the corner of the fence to head back towards the 3 large barns

Bonus to normal u-picking hours
We will be open this Saturday-weather permitting
August 2 until 8:30p.m.
Enjoy golden hour with us!

The even larger flower field (F)-
There is so many!!!!
This is the large field right in front of our smaller parking area inside of the large fence. There is a large gate to enter to the left and a smaller one to the right. Please be mindful to close the gate you use if you are the last in the field.
Sunflowers & zinnias (coming soon tithonia and gomphrena)

Large Herb and Flower Field (G2)
Found behind the large parking area by the CSA pick-up
Please use the aisles and not walk over the beds
New crops on the far right of the field
Italian Basil
Dill

Crop still on the far left
Holy Basil ( Light purple flowers)
Greek Basil (small leaf basil)
Thai Basil (Dark purple flowers & stems)
Any Flowers: Zinnias, Salvia, Celosia, Bachelor buttons, Gomphrena are all blooming at the moment

Cleland Herb Garden
Located alongside the Clagett CSA pick-up location
Oregano
Parsley
Basil
Chives
Mint (along the back of the garden)
Lemon Basil ( found in the middle flower bed)
Any Flowers: Calendula, Snapdragons, Gladiolus, Globe Thistle, Zinnia, and many more

More from the Farm

More honey was harvested, and we have more than ever!
Buy 3 for $32 or 5 for $55

Chuck Roast Tacos are on the menu this summer!
Check out our Chuck roast cut, it cooks for just a couple of hours and makes amazing shredded beef that is perfect base for tacos, putting onto rolls, and so much more.

Raw Honey, Beef & Lamb cuts available while supplies last
Steaks, Roasts, & Ground

Walk-ins during pick-up are welcome
Pre-orders can be delivered to Annapolis with your CSA share

Farm Store

-The Clagett Crew
Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at Clagettfarm@cbf.org, or checking in with staff at pick-up!

If you wish to add additional emails to receive this email each week, subscribe here.

CBF offers many cool opportunities to take part in our watershed from here at the farm and our many other programs, see what’s happening on the CBF event calendar.