Category Archives: Vegetables

Austin Spring CSA Week 8

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Mark

Well, it’s been another week of rain on the farm and we’re beginning to see some of the advantages and disadvantages of the wet weather. While our tomatoes are flourishing and beginning to ripen, some of our carrots have begun … Continue reading →

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Austin Spring CSA – Week 7

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Mark

The spring rains continue here on the farm – almost 9 inches in the last 7 days!  We’re still able to get in and harvest for our CSA members, though new planting has been delayed. The soil is saturated and too … Continue reading →

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Organic Eliminates Pesticides in Family After 2 Weeks

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Mark

New study shows dramatic benefits of eating natural, organic food for just 2 weeks.  Pesticides present in this family’s bodies were eliminated or greatly reduced.  A typical family switching from standard grocery store products to all organic for 2 weeks. … Continue reading →

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Austin Spring CSA – Week 6

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Mark

This week we’re busy planting more warm weather crops such as squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, okra and melons. This is our third planting of these crops. We try to plant continuously throughout the season to have a long harvest time. Our … Continue reading →

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Austin Spring CSA – Week 5

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Mark

The garden is producing well and we’re thankful that the recent severe weather has not damaged our garden.  We’ve been getting good rain lately – just right to make everything flourishing.  The rains softened the soil enough to till in our … Continue reading →

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Austin Spring CSA – Week 4

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Mark

This week we have really started seeing the benefits of the warm weather! The first tomato has been spotted and we got our first harvest of zucchini this week! We can see a bountiful harvest headed our way and appreciate … Continue reading →

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Austin Area Spring CSA – Week 3

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Mark

For the week of April 13-18, here’s what we’re harvesting and delivering throughout greater Austin to our Blessing Falls CSA members. (If you’re not a member, we invite you to join) Full share: Cauliflower, Lettuce, Kale (double portions of each), Broccoli (triple … Continue reading →

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