The mercurial early summer weather continues to keep our organic farm partners on their toes. Gideon Porth at Atlas Farm reported that the heat caused a few rows of arugula to bolt prematurely, but the plentiful rain helped his early plantings of collard greens grow to full size in time for harvest.
Topics: Local Dogma Box, Eat Local, summer produce, Organic Leafy Greens, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, Original Boston Organics Blog
This spring our local farmers faced lengthy dry spells periodically interspersed with heavy rainstorms—making it difficult to predict which fields would need extra attention and which crops would be ready to harvest.
Topics: Local Dogma Box, Eat Local, Organic Dandelions, summer produce, Organic Leafy Greens, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables
As the weather warms up, spring is quickly progressing towards summer and our local harvests are becoming more and more flavorful.
Another bunch of organic leafy greens are on their way from Atlas Farm, including arugula, chard and kale. But this week those greens are bolstered by some tasty new ingredients like zucchini and strawberries!
Topics: Local Dogma Box, Eat Local, spring produce, Organic Squash, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables
Typical of this time of the year, leafy greens are in great abundance, while much of the rest of our favorite seasonal produce is still ripening on the vine. Organic chard, kale, spinach, lettuce and bok choy are all coming from Atlas Farm this week. We can't help but wonder, what are we supposed to do with all of these organic greens?!
Topics: Local Dogma Box, Eat Local, Organic Bok Choy, spring produce, Organic Root Vegetables, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables
It's hard to believe that just a few months ago we were rolling around in the snow because this week fresh, organic produce is rolling in from all over New England.
Topics: Local Dogma Box, Eat Local, Organic Sprouts, spring produce, Organic Leafy Greens, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables
This week marks the beginning of the "local season" for the Boston Organics Community. Atlas Farm, historically our largest supplier of local produce throughout the year, is bringing us their first harvest of leafy greens including arugula, kale and green leaf lettuce.
Topics: Local Dogma Box, Eat Local, spring produce, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables
The organic tomatoes in this week's boxes come from Long Wind Farm, located right on the border between Vermont and New Hampshire. Dave Chapman founded Long Wind Farm in 1984 and has become an expert in growing juicy tomatoes that not only look good, but taste good, too.
Topics: Local Dogma Box, Eat Local, spring produce, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, Original Boston Organics Blog
This week, Red Fire Farm and Deep Root Organic Coop continue to provide us with bountiful harvests of nutritious veggies, like gold beets and organic sunchokes.
Topics: Local Dogma Box, Eat Local, Organic Mushrooms, Original Boston Organics Blog
The crocuses and daffodils are blooming all around Boston, which means chive blossom season is right around the corner. When allowed to bloom, chives produce a brilliant purple flower, which makes a delightful garnish for spring salads.
Topics: Local Dogma Box, Organic Radishes, Eat Local, Organic Herbs
Dedicated locavores have been eating a lot of root vegetables over the last few months. Fortunately, with fresh cucumbers and heirloom tomatoes coming from Deep Root Organic Coop, the end is in sight.
Topics: produce delivery, Recipes, CSA, Happy Valley Organics, Local Dogma Box, Eat Local, deep root organic coop, boston organics, organic sunchokes, organic produce, spring produce, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables, Original Boston Organics Blog
