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We have collectively learned a little more each year we grow these strange plants called Husk or Ground Cherries. The husk cherry is closely related to both the tomato and tomatillo, and the texture is almost exactly like a small cherry tomato. They are an annual crop that need to be replanted each spring [...] Ah, this is always the time of year that I neglect my blogging duties. However, I finally have some news that is noteworthy: Fruit Shares are starting next week! Fruit shares are sourced from Country Mill in Charlotte and the Tennes family. We should have blueberries for all those that purchased the additional share, then we’ll [...] Governor Granholm came to the Farmers market hosted on the capital lawn on Thursday. Sometime that day she also had the time to make the following radio address touting the benefits of local food: A healthier lifestyle begins with eating better, and that means including more fruits and vegetables in your [...] Due to all the extra planting, building and general maintenance we’ve been doing I’ve been unable to respond to emails or post anything. Also, our phone and internet have been on the fritz for about a week. Many apologies to those who have emailed us recently, I will be getting back to everyone as soon [...] Thanks to all of our CSA supporters this year we have reached our Membership Goal! We are still accepting a few stragglers for the vegetable shares, but we can NO LONGER ACCEPT chicken or fruit share memberships. If you’re a current CSA member and would like to enroll in the egg program, there are still [...] As an alumni, I feel I have to make a plug for the plant sale. Saturday until 6pm, Sunday (tomorrow) 10-4pm. At the Plant and Soil Science Building, off from Bogue Street. Yes, it’s a little early to start investing in plants (just keep them inside for awhile). The real attraction is what the Horticulture Club [...] Amy at our CSA distribution in East Lansing in 09 The last day to sign up for the CSA is April 15- but there are still shares available for all share types. Hope to see you in May! It’s time for the Lansing Home and Garden Show, at MSU pavilion from Thursday to Sunday! You can find all sorts of ideas and resources related to the home and garden… Everything from energy saving tactics and landscaping designs to how to preserve vegetables and home remodeling tips. I always loved walking through the sample [...] All CSAs are not created equal and the more you know the happier you’ll be with your decision. That’s why when we received the February copy of the LocalHarvest newsletter I was happy to find an article entitled “How to Choose a CSA“. There’s always interesting topics coming from the LocalHarvest idea mill! So even if you’re [...] Each year I try to save at least 15 heads of garlic for the winter. I know that will supply us for a reasonable time before the garlic goes bad. For some reason, at the market and at CSA, we didn’t have enough of the aromatic staple to go around. At the farmers market the [...] |
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