This week is going to be an exciting week! This Saturday, September 6th is Harvest Fest down at Bayfront. It’s a really big farmer’s market style event. You can buy lots of fun produce, baked goods, canned items, and much more from local makers and growers. The Food Farm will be there with lots of your favorite veggies. Come down between 10am and 4pm to grab some veggies, and say hi to our awesome crew. Admission is free and it’s fun for the whole family. We hope to see lots of familiar faces there!

Last week was a busy transition week. We spent the beginning of the week getting the necks (stems) of the garlic clipped down, and cleaning up the bulbs to get them ready for storage. The bulbs still arent fully dry yet, so they’ve been moved to one of our work shops with a more stable environment. In the shop, we can add more fans, decrease the humidity, and give the garlic more space for optimal drying conditions.

Once the garlic was all moved to the shop, the crew quickly cleaned up any trace of garlic from the greenhouse, and set everything up to get ready for onion harvesting. 

Our onions and shallots have all flopped over, meaning their green tops are no longer standing vertically, they are now laying on the ground. This happens because the “neck” of the plant weakens and stops sending energy to the leaves. This indicates the onion is done growing and is ready for harvest. Our crew pulled almost all of the onions and shallots out of the ground, and laid them in nice neat rows on top of the plastic mulch. The bulbs will stay here for a few days to let the sun and it’s warmth begin the drying process. 

Over the next few weeks, we will begin bringing them inside to sit on racks and continue the drying process until they are fully cured.

In your box this week:

Carrots – Celery – Tomatoes – Broccoli – Zucchini – Jalapenos – Green Beans – Chard – Cilantro – Cucumbers – Onions – Sweet Peppers – Red Potatoes

With the cooler weather arriving, I know many people are excited for soup season. This Minestrone Soup is a delicious way to still enjoy summer veggies while feeling warm and cozy with a bowl of soup. Add some toasted bread or a grilled cheese on the side for extra comfort.

Wild rice harvesting season is happening right now in Northern MN. This Wild Rice Pilaf is a wonderful way to celebrate this special time of year, and mix your local produce with another local favorite. This is a perfect side to serve with fish, pork chops, or tofu.