Monthly Archives: October 2015

Austin Fall CSA – Week 9

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Emily

We finished spreading compost and planting the winter cover crop just as the rains began to fall last week.   We were blessed with 9″ of rain, most of which soaked right in to this thirsty land.  As we continued … Continue reading →

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Compost and Winter Cover Crop

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Mark

In the last several weeks we’ve bought 2 truckloads of compost for our main spring/summer garden.  This year was the first attempt to grow on this 1 acre plot.  We realized the top soil was thin in many areas which … Continue reading →

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CSA Member Fall Harvest Day

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Mark

CSA members came out for ‘farm day’ earlier this month to help themselves to the surplus harvest.   Great opportunity to grab a basket full of fresh squash and cucumbers.  All the kids enjoyed picking vegetables for their families to … Continue reading →

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Austin Fall CSA – Week 8

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Mark

Here’s our expected harvest for Week 8’s Fall CSA Farm shares: Full Share Kale (double portion), Mizuna (double portion), Sweet potatoes, Spaghetti squash, Pumpkin, 6 Summer squash, Beans, 6 cucumbers, Eggplant or Chard (Update: Due to rain/flooding Saturday morning, Saturday’s Full … Continue reading →

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Austin Fall CSA – Week 7

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Mark

This week we begin the second half of our Fall season.  Here’s the expected harvest for our farm shares: Full Share: Large Long Island Cheese pumpkin, Black Futsu pumpkin, 4 Cucumbers, Mizuna,  Kale (double portion), Beans or tomatoes, 6 Summer squash, … Continue reading →

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Growing for Svante’s Restaurant in Round Rock

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Mark

Blessing Falls is pleased to announce our partnership with Svante’s Restaurant in downtown Round Rock.  Svantes recently opened in a beautifully restored and renewed space in a historic building on Main street.  They feature fresh, natural produce, eggs, and meats … Continue reading →

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Austin Fall CSA – Week 6

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Mark

Harvest for Week 6 of the Blessing Falls Farm CSA for Fall 2015 – Full Share: Garlic, Mizuna (double portion), Kale (double portion), Pea shoots (double portion), Summer squash (triple portion),  winter squash (double portion), Eggplant, Cucumbers Half Share: Garlic, Cucumbers, Pea shoots, … Continue reading →

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