The GO Train passes by the farm just after 7am on weekdays.

During the winter I would hear it from my bed.

As spring rolled around I would watch it pass while sitting at the table eating breakfast.

And now we are usually outside working when the train comes by.

This morning I stumbled outside earlier than I would have liked for a Monday morning – but the sun was rising together with some fog, and I knew it would make for lovely pictures.

What’s in the box?

Green onions, beets, salad turnips, salad greens.

Slowly but surely we are adding more vegetables to the box – though green greens are still the main component!

Just a reminder that all greens have been rinsed once. You may want to wash them again.

• Our 1st green onions are small & tender – and delicious!
• Beets are a favourite vegetable for many of our CSA members. We think there should be enough for a small bunch for everyone this week. But it can be hard to judge the quantity when they are out in the field – so we reserve the right to change our mind and keep you waiting another week if necessary. But fingers crossed!
• Did you enjoy the salad turnips? There will be another bunch in your share this week. Shred them into your salad, slice them into a stir fry, or just munch them as a snack.
• And speaking of salads … there will be a variety of salad greens this week. The fields are bursting with lettuce, spinach, arugula, baby kale, bok choy and our spicy salad mix. You will find several of these in the box.

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Around the farm this week …

The blackberries are in bloom! We will have to wait until early August for the 1st taste.

Elderberries are also blooming. Look for elderflowers at market this Saturday.

Another good day at the Georgetown Farmers’ Market.