A few more thoughts on local winter squash... Delicata, butternut, acorn . . . these are just a few of the squash I’ve been receiving in my CSA from Groundswell Community Farm the past few weeks. Recently a friend posted an article on Facebook that talked about how there … [Read more...]
5 Non-Monetary Benefits of Joining a CSA
Each week, Groundswell Community Farm CSA provides a list of expected vegetables and estimated value to its members. This week’s was: Kale OR Chard Brussels' Sprouts OR Cabbage Radishes Leeks OR Celery Beet Roots Potatoes Peppers Tomatoes Garlic Onion Broccoli OR Beans … [Read more...]
Making Memories Picking Squash on The Farm
On Saturday Groundswell Community Farm CSA held a squash picking day. I conned my friend Christina and her daughters Marisa and Sarah into coming with me. We almost didn’t go because it looked like rain on and off, but we decided to go anyway and have an adventure. We had so … [Read more...]
A New Season for Groundswell Community Farm CSA
One of the reasons I love being part of a CSA is that it forces you to recognize the different seasons. It’s a great metaphor for life. Not only do you get to experience the growing seasons, but sometimes life transitions as well. Groundswell was the first CSA I ever joined. I … [Read more...]
Brussel Sprout Greens - Expanding Your Menu
Lately I've been struck by how differently everyone approaches vegetables. When I was being trained for the diabetes prevention lifestyle program one of the trainers said that some people just don't like fruits and vegetables. I was shocked. How can one NOT like vegetables? Then … [Read more...]
Preserve Your Bounty in West Michigan
Now is the time to stock up on seasonal produce! As evidenced by the bulging bags from my last CSA pickup, summer bounty has arrived in West Michigan. Now is the time to take that canning class or pull out the food saver. You will be glad you did when there is snow on the … [Read more...]
![List of West Michigan’s Farmers Markets {UPDATED]](../../wp-content/uploads/2012/07/5949770413_6a49468470-1-150x150.jpg)
