Blueberry, blackberry and peach season is in full swing! The fruit is ripe, beautiful, delicious and can be used in so many ways! So easy to just pop into your mouth. Enjoy the bounty while it lasts!
Farm News
John and Judy are in the process of cleaning out the high tunnels, pulling up all the old plants, raking out debris from the plants so as not to harbor insects over winter. Once they are totally clean, the ground will be fertilized using organic fertilizer, the beds reshaped, irrigation tape laid down, and then they can begin to plant the winter crops. The same process goes on in the fields once the last planting is completed there. They are still planting a few more crops outside in the fields, so it will be awhile before they are gleaned and cleaned up.
The farm had an irrigation pipe break this week, but John hopped to it and got it repaired quickly. No damage done thankfully.
As we all can attest to, it’s been hot this summer. It's been dreadfully hot working on the farm the past few weeks and we all really need rain. All farmers do right about now.
Doe Run lost one of their helpers that began work with them this summer, due to babysitter problems. Too bad too, since she worked hard and followed directions very well, which is extremely important on an organic farm.
A precious little kitten found its way to the farm this week, just weaned from its mother, Judy thinks. The kitten is really pretty, and has the biggest beautiful eyes! She is a little tabby kitten. John and Judy have been keeping her in a large animal carrier on their screened porch and when they let her out, she has the best time playing, especially with two wiffle balls they put out for her to enjoy. She is so gentle and would make a wonderful indoor pet for someone that would like the companionship of a cat. She is quite affectionate. Doe Run already has 3 cats, so they are willing to give her to someone providing they will take good care of her.
The farm's CSA is going full speed ahead, with the boxes being quite full at this time of year. John and Judy feel so fortunate and blessed to have had such a good year for growing vegetables, and having access to outstanding fruit and berries for their CSA families. Everyone seems to be enjoying the fruits of their labor and that's the goal at Doe Run Farm.
Next month Judy will be posting information on the website about the upcoming winter CSA season. It’s strange to think about that in this heat, but before you know it the seasons will change again. Doe Run is already getting inquiries about the winter season from some folks that didn't get a CSA summer. The information should show up at www.doerunfarm.com in mid August. Judy encourages early registration to reserve your share of the winter harvest.
Recipe
Tomato and Cucumber Salad
2 ripe tomatoes – medium dice
2 cucumbers – peeled and medium dice
10 basil leaves - minced
4 fresh mozzarella mini-balls - sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Balsamic vinegar
Place tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, and cheese in medium salad bowl. Add salt and pepper. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the ingredients. Toss and serve immediately.
Serves 4
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