Notes from Green Thumb Farm 8/19

Summer is almost over. Our fall crops have been planted and some are being harvested. We’re still waiting for some rain—only 5 inches since August 13th. It seems to be raining at times all around us but not here. Our winter squashes are being picked and look very good—some new varieties this year including vegetable spaghetti. We’ll start brining all types in shortly. Our sweet potato harvest will start next week so look for those in October after curing for a couple of weeks.

Our Fall CSA Farm tour will be Saturday October 18th, a riding tour our home farm on a trailer pulled by tractor. Times are 10, 11, 12, and 1:00. Reservations are required as space on each trailer is limited. The tour is 1 hour and everyone gets to take home a pumpkin—no charge for tour or pumpkin. Call 631-726-1900 to make reservations. Call between 9:00 and 4:00 daily.

This is our members’ last chance to see our farm and talk to Farmer Bill this year!

Organically yours, Farmer Bill