Author Archives: lnmayer

Reinventing the Turnip

Posted on June 9, 2015 by lnmayer

Hello CSA Members, This is Lauren- you may recognize me as the one who checks you in at the pick ups. Every week, I’m hoping to write to you to give the inside scoop from the farm, ideas for your … Continue reading →

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From the Red Wagon Archive: How to Store your Fresh Greens

Posted on May 18, 2015 by lnmayer

Storing Greens Posted on June 3, 2013 by mo We work really hard to get our greens (kale, chard, broccoli raab, collards) to you fresh and full of life. Here’s how you can keep them that way. If you store … Continue reading →

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Farm Fashion

Posted on September 15, 2014 by lnmayer

When working outside in the elements, one must be prepared for any type of weather – sweltering heat, finger-numbing cold, gusting winds, rain, icy snow. This week has proved to be an early taste of the cold of winter. Looking … Continue reading →

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Picking Peppers

Posted on September 1, 2014 by lnmayer

During the rush of the Friday harvest, I am usually on team kale, where we weigh out the restaurant orders and bunch the various types of kale in the field. This Friday, however, I was sent to the peppers on … Continue reading →

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Zucchinification

Posted on August 25, 2014 by lnmayer

This time of year, zucchini is a prolific staple food that has the potential to take over a fridge. One can only eat so many stir-fried zucchini (or tromboncino) before you feel like you’re turning into one. Here’s an alternative … Continue reading →

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1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13….

Posted on August 17, 2014 by lnmayer

With the end of August approaching, while the fields at the farm are producing a ridiculous amount of food of all varieties, comes a shift in thinking for me personally. Starting next week, I begin teaching again. Working on the … Continue reading →

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Hot Air Balloons

Posted on August 11, 2014 by lnmayer

A common site on the farm on 63rd are animals — of all sorts, wild and penned-in and some somewhere in between. There are long-necked llamas, gregarious goats, a pack of hooligan alpacas, guard geese that can sense fear, chickens, … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Tool

Posted on August 4, 2014 by lnmayer

One of the many important jobs on the farm is weed mitigation.  From the chill of early season to the heat of the summer, the battle between our crops and weeds is full on. Weeds like Mallow, Vine Weed, Thistle, … Continue reading →

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Garlic as a Vegetable

Posted on July 28, 2014 by lnmayer

There is quite a bit of folklore surrounding garlic, touting it’s health benefits and even it’s ability to ward off vampires. Regardless of whatever magical powers it may possess- real or imagined, let’s talk about garlic it is most simple … Continue reading →

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10 Mile Radius

Posted on July 21, 2014 by lnmayer

Last night, as I cooked my dinner, a certain satisfaction rolled over me that only comes around this time of year when the fields at the farm and my own garden are exploding with goodies. I knew where most everything … Continue reading →

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