Things are good here

So, it seems everyone is making pesto this week, including the chefs at Arlington Five, who are enjoying most of our fresh-picked Basil right now.  The Eggplant which we’re growing for them is also coming to fruition and we were able to deliver a few starters as well as a good load of Tomatoes and Sprouts.  The Hot Peppers in the Greenhouse which we’re growing for Wilf & Ada’s Diner are doing so well, we deliver a couple of pounds to them twice a week as they turn beautifully red. 

These Hungarian Hot Wax Peppers will be even more beautiful
once they redden up.  

All of the red and golden Beets which were ready last week went out and more are working on getting a bit larger.  The chioggia Beets are growing at an alarming rate and are on your menu this week again. 

If there are a few little slugs in your cabbage l won’t charge you extra.   They’re on me – really.  You should see what stays behind when we’re harvesting the cabbage.   Those little guys hide well. 

All of the Carrots are doing great, we planted several rows of a few varieties so will be picking them for many more weeks to come.  The Alma Paprika Peppers are holding on to their yellow colour for now.  In case you wonder, this is a thick-skinned pepper, not classified as a hot pepper, can be eaten raw and has a bit of “bite” to it.  They will eventually turn orange, then red.  The Sweet Peppers are hanging on to their greenness, but should turn their true colour in time or if you leave them on your counter. 

We pulled up a few Turnips a month ago, they were being chewed so we figured they were ruined.  Oh no, not at all, they are now great and huge.  Whatever was chewing the first little ones must have grown up and moved from home out to the big wide world.  In case you missed my reference to the BOUSs last week (like the ROUSs in The Princess Bride) now we have TOUSs (Turnips of Unusual Size) – silly eh?

It would be my pleasure this week to provide to you the following food goodness:

Beets, Chioggia  $3/pound

Cabbage  $3 each  

Cabbage, Savoy that’s the crinkly kind  $3 each

Calendula Flowers  $3/bag

Calendula Seeds  how many handfuls would you like?

Carrots   $3/bunch

Celery, bigger than last week  $2/bundle

Chard  $3/bag

Chicory  Dandelion Leaves Garnet Stem  $3/bag

Edible Flowers  $3/bag

Endive (frisee or batavian)  $3/bag 

Garlic  $3 and $2 each  depending on the size – please specify when ordering - thanks  

Herbs:  Citrus Thyme, Dill, Marjoram, Mint, Oregano, Sage, Savory  $2/bunch or $5/mixed bag

Onions, white, yellow  $2.50 pound  

Peas  $2 bag  not growing so fast now but there are some nice ones out there

Peppers, Alma Paprika  $4 pound

Peppers, Sweet  $4 pound

Shallots  $6 pound

Tomatoes  $3 pound 

Tomatoes, cherry  $4 pound

Turnips  Purple Top White Globe  $3/pound

Granola, with fruit  $8  500mL jar

Granola, with nuts and fruit  $10  500mL jar

Pesto  $4.50 125mL (organic basil grown here, parmesan cheese, organic olive oil, walnuts, organic garlic grown here, sea salt, pepper)

Day Brighteners is a non-certified organic farm, where we practice sustainability and environmentally-friendly farming.  We use non-GMO seeds and products and take pride in all we do.  You are very welcome to drop by most days, but if it’s picking/packing/delivery day you take your chances on the tour.  Calling or emailing first is a good idea.  We do appreciate your business very much and would like to hear from you with any comments you have.  

Perhaps you might like to be added to our Weekly Delivery List.  I send my email out every Wednesday, collect orders Thursdays and deliver Fridays (or another day convenient to us and you if you're not too close to home).  See Contact information and email or call me.  Thanks.

Until next post, have a great every day.  

Jo