Appleton Farms Blog: November 2017

Thursday, November 30, 2017

Winter Share and December Happenings

Winter CSA Pickup on Friday!

The second winter CSA pickup is Friday December 1, from 2-6pm. Despite some cold nights, we’re still harvesting head lettuce, arugula, spinach and kale from the fields! These are hardy crops that tolerate some cold. We cover these crops with a double layer of white fabric, which traps heat from the ground and buffers the cold temperatures. In between CSA pickups, we’ve spent the past few weeks cleaning up the farm and planning for next season. Most of the equipment is put away for the season and we’re just diving into the new seed and farm supply catalogs!

The share will include:

Arugula

Spinach

Head lettuce

Curly kale

Bok choi

Green cabbage

Daikon radish

Kohl rabi

Carrots

Beets

Yellow Onions

Garlic

Sweet potatoes

Buttercup squash

Kabocha squash

Remember to bring two tote bags for pickup this week. We look forward to seeing you there!

Store Offerings for the Holidays

We also have lots of great things for your holiday table:

Ever So Humble Pies in 3 flavors: Apple, Cherry, or Jumble Berry
Fresh pumpkin pies, carrot cake, and cheesecake from Pure Pastry in Beverly
Gluen Free Pies from the Maine Pie Co.
Vegetables form the Farm: onions, garlic, winter squash, carrots, kale
Frozen Cranberries

We also have a growing offering of farm-related toys, cook books, and locally made products.

Page Street Publishing has provided us with some fabulous food and environmental books as part of their commitment to 1% for the Planet. Come check the titles -- there is a title for all ages at the store! And thank you to Page Street Publishing!

Gift Certificates are also available.

Store hours are M-F 11 am to 6 pm and 10 am to 4 pm on weekends.

The Farm Store is also accepting donations for The Open Door Food Pantry, Beverly Bootstraps, & Toys for Tots – coupons for future purchases given in exchange for all donations.

Cheese Sampler

We are offering cheese samplers throughout December. You can get them at the store or email Staci (szarimba@thetrustees.org ) to request an order form.

Upcoming Events

Wed, December 6
Festive Feasting: Recipes for the Holiday Season

Fri, December 8
Cheese Making Intensive with Kristian Holbrook

Fri, December 8 and Sat December 9
The Farm Nisse A farm elf visits the Farm!

Sat, December 16
Gingerbread Farmer Decorating & Story Hour

Thu, December 21
Winter Solstice Walk

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Pre-Thanksgiving Update

Welcome Fall!

Throughout the summer this blog and email serves to help CSA members navigate the CSA schedule. During the Fall and Winter we plan to send the blog every few weeks to let you know what is going on and help you plan your visit to the Farm.

Store Offerings for the Holidays

Milk will be bottled on Wednesday November 15 and MONDAY November 13. This should help make sure we have enough for your holiday needs.

We also have lots of great things for your holiday table:

Ever So Humble Pies in 3 flavors: Apple, Cherry, or Jumble Berry
Fresh pumpkin pies, carrot cake, and cheesecake from Pure Pastry in Beverly
Gluen Free Pies from the Maine Pie Co.
Fresh herbs from Appleton Farms and Cedar Rock Garden
Vegetables form the Farm: onions, garlic, winter squash, carrots, kale
Frozen Cranberries

We also have a growing offering of farm-related toys, cook books, and locally made products. Gift Certificates are also available.

Store hours are M-F 11 am to 6 pm and 10 am to 4 pm on weekends. We will be closed on Thursday November 23 and Friday November 24.

The Farm Store is also accepting donations for The Open Door Food Pantry, Beverly Bootstraps, & Toys for Tots – coupons for future purchases given in exchange for all donations.

Cheese Sampler

We are offering cheese samplers for Thanksgiving and throughout December. You can get them at the store or email this form to szarimba@thetrustees.org