July 1 Whole Farm and Summer CSA

Full Share: Carrots, Bok Choy, Hakurei Turnips, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Lettuce Mix, Garlic Scapes, Oregano

Half Share: Carrots, Hakurei Turnips, Arugula, Lettuce Mix, Garlic Scapes

Flower Bouquet: Snapdragon, Orach, Saponaria, Bachelor Button’s, Calendula, Orlaya, Stock, Phlox, Cosmos, Zinnias, Quaking Grass

Happy July! This week at the farm we are hosting Farmer’s Guild for our 4 - 6 yr olds and 1st - 5th graders. Campers will form a farmers guild consisting of artists, craftspeople, thespians, and naturalists. Campers will practice self sufficiency as we use the fruits of the farm to create art, construct crafts, and tell the exciting story of farming through theater. Our flower team transplanted several beds of lisianthus in the greenhouse and continue to weed the flower field in preparation for u-pick season! We are anticipated opening u-pick flowers to the public in the next few weeks as well as raspberries near the end of the month, stayed tuned for an official announcement on our instagram (@gallatinvalleybotanical)! Our bee colony is doing well and we are hoping to start collecting honey soon to build our inventory for our CSA members to enjoy early fall. Our veggie crew is seeing the first of the summer harvest roll around which will allow us to incorporate new produce arrivals into upcoming weekly CSA boxes!

You’ll see a handful of familiar produce in your CSA box this week mixed with a few new arrivals! This week you will find leafy greens, root vegetables, and herbs; including sprouting cauliflower and oregano! Unlike traditional cauliflower, sprouting cauliflower has smaller, looser florets on longer, more slender stems. Sprouting cauliflower has a more tender texture and a deep, nutty flavor compared to regular cauliflower, which tends to be milder. Sprouting cauliflower can be prepared in similar ways to broccolini; however, many people enjoy roasting the vegetable to bring out the natural sweetness. Check out the recipe linked below for a sweetened take on roasted cauliflower. You’ll also find a fresh bunch of oregano in your box! If you’re not quite sure how to incorporate oregano into this week’s dishes, you can dry your bunch for a later use or make some herb butter to store in the fridge! To dry your oregano, gather stems of oregano and tie them together in small bundles. Hang the bundles upside down in a warm, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight. Or, check out the recipe linked below for a variety of herb butters.

Recipes:

Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic Infused Buffalo Honey Sauce: https://alyshathekitchenologist.com/2020/11/21/oven-roasted-sprouting-cauliflower-with-garlic-infused-buffalo-honey-sauce/

Herb Butter: https://foodwastefeast.com/recipes/2018/4/17/herb-butter

Happy 4th of July!

Karlee