Still Producing

 The last two boxes have been filled with a variety of delicious vegetables.

Things are starting to wind down on the farm.  The crop have slowed down growing because of the cooler weather but have faired well in the cooler conditions.  Next week will be the last week of this year's CSA.  That doesn't mean that work has stopped on the farm.  Thre greenhouses are ready to get planted and it is time for tapping those maple trees to get that sugary deliciousness.  If you haven't gotten yourself some maple syrup from the farm you are missing out!.

Hope The Weather Treats Us Right

 

For your boxes this week you should have lettuce, Winterborne kale, potatoes, cabbage, mashed potato squash, and bell peppers. The row covers have managed to hold the frost off for the most part. You may notice a few edges on the lettuce and kale that got frost burnt but overall things came through it well. We have some warmer weather coming this week which John hopes will help him finish out a few crops before things get colder. We’ve really had some beautiful weather for this time of year!

First Box Of November

For your boxes this week you should have lettuce, bell peppers, potatoes, butterkin squash, Swiss chard, and possibly Chinese cabbage and or sweet potatoes.  It looks like we’ll have frost at least 3 or 4 days this coming week and they have covered the frost-sensitive crops so it looks like we have at least another week or 2 of fresh greens. John and Anna have a good bit of lettuce in the greenhouse so we should have that for the last 4 weeks of the fall share. They have also been busy planting winter cover crops and getting ready to wind down the growing season. About the time the fall share is over, they will start ordering seeds and supplies for next year and get the greenhouses ready for the February plantings.  We hope you all are enjoying the produce!

Two Boxes For October So Far

 

As you can see the crops are still doing very well.  The boxes continue to be full.

This is a copy of the newsletter that I received from Rue (the Englishman that helps out with deliveries and other things for Cedarmore)

 For your boxes this week you should have salad greens, kale, potatoes, sweet potatoes, acorn squash, hot peppers and possibly zucchini and or yellow squash.  We had some high winds around the Hillsboro area last night but there was no damage at the farm and we’re thankful for that. The weather continues to cool down this week and next but it’s still pretty nice out. We’re looking forward to seeing the leaves start to turn colors soon! Have a great week!

Pictures Of September Boxes

 

This is what September veggies from the farm looked like.

My favorite part of the Tuesday delivery from the farm is opening up the boxes and getting those wonderful aromas of all the vegetables.  Then I can't get over the vibrant colors.

Ahhhh, Strawberries

 

A healthy box of goodness this week includes Chinese cabbage, lettuce, onions. radishes, kale, and some strawberries.  Hopefully this week the strawberries will continue to ripen in the cooler weather.  The cooler weather gives the family a little break from working in the heat and they are thankful for that.

Green, Green, And More Green

 Getting a late start on last week's delivery blog.  I'm sorry but it is the end of the school year and we have a few other challenges to deal with.

lettuce greens, kale, asparagus, onions radishes

The weather is starting to warm up and it looks like it will stay warm this week.  John says that after a week of warmer weather the crops should really improve.  All of the strawberry blooms made it through the last frosts and they are starting to set berries.  The warmer weather has dried things up on the farm which has allowed them to get more plowing done.  They that more rows prowed in and the winter cover crops have been plowed in.

RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Roasted Radishes and Asparagus with Maple Mustard Dressing

12 radishes

8 asparagus

8 spring onions 

1 Tablespoon of oil

For the maple syrup dressing

2 tablespoons of oil

1 tablespoon of maple syrup

1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard

salt and pepper

Heat over to 400 degrees.  Cut any large radishes in half and leave the smaller one's whole. Cut and tough woody stems off the asparagus.  Trim any roots from the spring onions.  Spread the radishes, spring onions, and asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet.  Drizzle with oil and bake for 15 minutes or until they start to darken.  

Meanwhile, make the dressing:  place all dressing ingredients into a jar and shake or in a bowl and which.  Drizzle over the warm vegetables.

Pick Up Locations For Tuesdays

r Anderson/Eastgate 3054   8 Mile Rd. on Tuesdays 12:30 – 8:00 pm

r Mt. Washington: 2505 Wenatchee Lane on Tuesdays 1:00 - 8:00 pm

r Cedarmore Farm 10148 Pigeon Roost Rd., Hillsboro on Tuesdays 5:00 - 8:00 pm

r Deerfield: 3202 Pauls Point Dr., Loveland on Tuesdays 4:30 - 8:00 pm

r Glendale: 1195 Congress Ave. on Tuesdays 2:15 to 8:00 pm

r Kenwood: 7345 Timberknoll Drive on Tuesdays 1:30 - 8:00 pm

r Liberty Township: 4449 Squaw Valley Drive on Tuesdays 3:00 – 8:00pm

r Loveland: 865 Miami Ridge Dr. on Tuesdays 5:00 - 8:00 pm

r Mariemont: 3867 Settle Rd. on Tuesdays 4:30 - 8:00 pm

r Mason: 5435 Hamilton Rd. Lebanon, OH on Tuesdays 3:30 - 8:00 pm

r Milford: 1224 Eagle Ridge Road on Tuesdays 4:30 to 8:00 pm

r Pleasant Ridge: 3246 Orion Ave. on Tuesdays 2:00 - 8:00 pm

r Mt. Orab: 134 Liming Farm Rd. on Tuesdays 11:00 am to 8:00 pm

It's Been A Long Time

 Note from Rue, John, and Anna...

We want to Thank You for joining Cedarmore CSA and let you know that your first CSA produce pickup will be Tuesday, May 11th. John and Anna wanted me to let everyone know that the first boxes will not be packed full due to the longer than usual cold spells we’ve been having. We are used to spring cold spells, freezes, and frosts, but these have lasted longer than usual and it has slowed things down quite a bit. It looks like the weather will be improving in about a week and things should really take off then. When you pick up your produce please make sure to get the box with your name on it. It is very important that all of the CSA members get the box with their names on it. If you are picking up eggs they will be in a box or crate by the produce.  There will be a list of who gets them and how many they get or the name will be on the carton depending on how many dozen that location gets. The pickup locations are members’ homes and the boxes are usually located on the porch.  We do ask that you please keep things as neat as possible and that you bring back your empty box from the previous week and flatten it and stack it neatly. It will help us out if you return empty egg cartons and berry boxes also. Besides helping keep our costs down, returning containers for reuse helps lessen the impact on the environment as well.  If you have any problems picking up please e-mail us immediately and we will do everything we can to help out. If you have any questions just let us know.

A side note from a drop-off host...if you bring a bag or box you can just transfer the veggies to your bag and leave the box from the CSA on the porch.  That way you won't need to remember to bring it back the next week.  And it is very helpful if you break down the boxes and put them in the designated location on the porch.

Enjoy!