Photo taken by Elissa
The strawberries really enjoyed the warmth this weekend!
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Announcements:
U-Pick Strawberries are making a debut THIS WEEKEND
Saturday May 28, starting at 1pm Saturday through Memorial Day- More info in U-pick section!Grass-fed meat is being inventoried to sell at our farm location during CSA pick-up times. Updates coming next week!!
We will re-use the plant containers!!! If you still have them from last week, we will gladly stash them for next year’s batch to reduce our need to use more plastic containers
Did you miss any previous emails answering all your pressing questions about how to pick up your CSA share, when and where to go, and what to do if you skip a week? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
This Week’s Share
Garlic Scapes
Garlic Scallions
Lettuce
Strawberries
SALAD gREENS
Yukina Savoy
Kale Collards and Chard
Hakurei Turnips and Radishes
3 Seedlings to take home for planting
U-Pick:
STRAWBERRIES!!
We will be open for u-Pick starting
1pm Saturday May 29 through sundown Monday Memorial Day!
Bring your own containers, and pick all the ripe berries you can find- the redder, the better! Also note, the further into the field you walk can sometimes pay off in a good berry hull.
When you arrive you will follow signs that will lead you to a place to park your vehicle as the strawberry field is not located near our pick-up location. The parking lot is smaller, so just be mindful to park out of the way of others to come and go.
They will be located at the bottom field B4, which we will have marked for you as well to lead the way to our strawberry patch
Due to our hilly property and need for crop rotations we sometimes have to pick strawberry fields in less than ideal locations. Be prepared to do a little walk up to the field once you walk- the hill is a little steep.
All of these other items can be found in the herb and flower garden directly by pickup at the farm. Please remember to only pick what is on this list in order to avoid damaging crops that are not ready yet.
Sage in the herb garden with it’s purple flowers
Oregano
Thyme
Mint
Sorrel
Garlic Chives
Lemon Balm
Sage
Recipes:
Turnip Dhal
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Yield: 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp curry leaves ((optional))
2 roma tomatoes
2 kohlrabi or turnips*
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/8 – 1/4 tsp cayenne**
1/8 tsp turmeric ((optional))
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup red lentils (160 g)
1 3/4 cups water (450 ml)
3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk (175 ml)
fresh lemon juice and rice for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
Mince the garlic. Peel and dice the turnips. Wash the tomatoes and dice them as well.
Add 3-4 tbsp water to a pot, add the garlic and curry leaves and sauté for 2 min.
Add the tomatoes and cook for 1 min. Then, transfer the diced turnips to the pot, stir and cook covered for 2-3 min.
In the meantime, rinse and drain the lentils. Add the lentils, spices, water and coocnut milk to the pot and bring to a boil. Then, simmer slightly-covered on low for 17-20 min.
Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and brown or basmati rice. Store leftovers in the fridge. As the dhals may thicken in the fridge, add a bit of water when reheating it on the stove.
From Veggiejam.com
Coming Soon
Do you see all those little squash forming at the base of the flower buds! This variety is call Green Machine- let’s find out why!
Summer Squash should be making it’s appearance next week, giving us a taste of those summer staples.
More greens to fill out the rest of our Spring season, which should include items like Cabbages, tasty salad blends, and larger Kale and Collard bunches.
The Summer crops are all in the ground and looking very happy still, now to keep up with those weeds that also like to grow well after rain and warm days.
-The Clagett Crew
Thank you for Supporting our Farm!
CLAGETT FARM
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Saturdays, 1:00-4:00 P.M.
ANNAPOLIS
Thursdays, 4:00-6:00 P.M.