After the week of gloominess and rain, over 2 inches at our market, we were finally able to return to the fields this weekend.  Planting, weeding, picking and tying of the tomatoes were tops on the priority list. It simply is amazing how it all continues rain or shine, and unfortunately for us, it is much nicer working in the sunshine. Therefore some of it gets away from us. Nonetheless, we were very successful and got more sweet corn in the ground, along with so much more work.

Here’s what’s picking at the current time:  Strawberries, asparagus, spinach, radishes, cucumbers, yellow and green zucchini, summer squash, Savoy and regular cabbage, iceberg lettuce, romaine, butter crunch, red and green ruffle lettuce, snow peas, snap peas and the start of hull peas. All of these wonderful fresh veggies were available this weekend. I hope you were able to get some!

Hanging baskets, perennials and annuals continued to find new homes. It seems we’re planting later this year, as I’m sure it has to do with all the rain and cooler temps. But we still have a great selection to choose from.

Be sure to check out our website for our “Farmer’s Favorites” recipes that the big guy loves! This week’s pick…sautéed asparagus and garlic in olive oil…recipe available in store or online…but I have a great one for my newsletter fans only…

CRUST: 2 sticks melted butter, 2 cups flour, 4 Tbls Sugar

Mix above ingredients in pie pan…smooth out in pan…prick with fork…bake at 350 degrees til golden brown….allow to cool

Meanwhile, cut, clean and drain strawberries…add 2 packs of strawberry gel(giant)…mix well…add to cooled pie shell…whip cream if desired…so quick and so delicious…enjoy! And of course you know where to get the strawberries…so remember ~

EAT FRESH…BUY LOCAL… AND SHOP THE FARMER’S DAUGHTER!!