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    Forkful: June 2020 - Week 5

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    WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
    • Pickling Cucumbers
    • Broccoli
    • Zephyr & Pantheon Summer Squash
    • Hakurei Turnips
    • Arrowhead Cabbage
    • Sweet Crisp Salad Mix
    • Daikon Radish
    • Romaine Lettuce

    DAYS & TIMES
    Tuesdays & Fridays
    3:00pm to 6:00pm

    PICK-UP LOCATION
    Bardwell Farm
    49 Main Street - Hatfield, MA 01038

    CAN'T MAKE YOUR PICKUP DAY?
    Please call or message us and we'll make arrangements for you to pick-up your share at another time.
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    ​(413) 800-5583
    bardwellfarm@gmail.com
    WEATHER ALERTS
    UPDATE Sunday - June 28, 2020
    It's looking like we have a pretty good chance for rain and thunderstorms most of the week. If it is raining, the check-in and CSA tables will be on the backside of the tent facing the sidewalk. Be sure to have your umbrella on hand in case there there a few other folks in queue.
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    A farmer's reward at the end of a long hard day

    FIELD NOTES
    It finally rained and we got a good soaking one too! The crops are happy and we're beyond relieved. With several more chances over the next few days this should carry us through for a bit and push along our much anticipated sweet corn.

    Speaking of rain and thunderstorms, our new 20x30' tent fared pretty darn good even in the heavy wind gusts. It's great to have some shelter for our products where we didn't have it before!

    We're excited to have broccoli for the very first time ever and you, our CSA members will be the first to give it a try! Also new to the share is Arrowhead Cabbage, Daikon Radish, Pantheon Squash, Zephyr Squash, and Sweet Crisp Salad Mix. We can't wait to share it with you and hope you enjoy it :)

    Owner Harrison Bardwell
    WHAT TO USE FIRST
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    TIP: Don't boil, steam or saute your broccoli to preserve the nutrients and vitamins!
    • Cucumbers - 1 week, unwashed, plastic bag, in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • Turnip - 2 to 3 weeks, completely dry, plastic bag or air tight container, refrigerator crisper drawer  
    • Lettuce - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • Squash - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • Radishes - 7 to 10 days unwashed in the refrigerator crisper drawer, longer in water
    • Broccoli - 7 to 14 days, completely dry, plastic bag or air tight container, refrigerator crisper drawer  
    • Cabbage - up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    LETS GET COOKING
    THE BEST SQUASH CASSEROLE
    Evolving Table
    A healthy squash casserole recipe that is made with yellow squash, zucchini, a crunchy breadcrumb and Parmesan topping and then baked in the oven to crispy perfection!  This easy summer squash and zucchini casserole is a wonderful side dish casserole recipe to serve up for summer picnics!
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    QUICK & EASY DILL PICKLES
    Evolving Table
    Refrigerator Dill Pickles – a quick, easy, and delicious quick pickles recipe! Learn how to make the BEST homemade pickled cucumber recipe that is slightly sweet, a little tangy, and has a drink-worthy juice that is absolutely addicting!

    more recipes:
    ​FARM2TABLE GOODIES SPOTLIGHT
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    Mondego Acres Pasture Raised Eggs & Whole Chickens
    Mondego Acres Farm - Northfield, Ma
    ​We just received 24 dozen of the BEST eggs this side of Western Massachusetts!

    Indigo Nitro Cold Brew Coffee
    Indigo Coffee - Northampton, Ma
    A superb blend of medium roast coffees infused with nitrogen for a naturally smooth and creamy texture. Cold brewed for 20 hours and pasteurized using a low temperature method to preserve flavor.

    Enjoy sweet bright notes of South American origins, balanced by the body and depth of Indonesian and African origins.
    • Craft Roasted
    • No Additives or Preservatives
    • Fair Trade 
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    Bardwell Farm IQF Spinach
    Bardwell Farm - Hatfield, Ma
    If you are missing our fresh spinach, we still have plenty of our frozen spinach to go around!
    ​9 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK
    7 DAY SUPPORT
    ​    Do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions, need assistance or want to provide constructive criticism. Also, don’t be afraid to talk with your Bardwell Farm Representative in-person during a pick-up day. You can always contact us by using the links below. 

    (413) 800-5583
    bardwellfarm@gmail.com 
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    Forkful: June 2020 - Week 4

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    WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
    • Yellow Squash & Zucchini
    • Salvius Romaine Lettuce
    • Mixed Baby Beets
    • White & Purple Scallions
    • Mixed Purple Bachuus Radishes
    • Winterbor Green Kale
    • Black Summer Baby Bok Choi

    DAYS & TIMES
    Tuesdays & Fridays
    3:00pm to 6:00pm

    PICK-UP LOCATION
    Bardwell Farm
    49 Main Street - Hatfield, MA 01038

    CAN'T MAKE YOUR PICKUP DAY?
    Please call or message us and we'll make arrangements for you to pick-up your share at another time.
    ​
    ​(413) 800-5583
    bardwellfarm@gmail.com
    WEATHER ALERTS
    If bad weather heads our way the indoor location will be just beyond the online pickup porch. Stay tuned for announcements and special COVID19 close quarters pickup information.

    UPDATE Sunday - June 21, 2020
    Pop-up thundershowers in the forecast this week folks. Be sure to keep an umbrella in your car should the weather change.
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    Cultivating the sweet corn... we need some rain to move it along!

    FIELD NOTES
    It's only June 22nd and it already feels like the long hot summer. We are in a drought condition right now and our next best chance of any kind of soaking rain will be this Wednesday. Let's hope it happens because the fields are looking pretty dire. Normally we have sweet corn for the 4th of July but because of the lack of rain and the heat it will be delayed as well as many other crops.

    On a happy note, we have a wonderful share for you this week. We're excited to have new offerings of mixed beets, baby scallions, and summer squash.

    As I am writing this our new tent is being erected in place of the farmstand. We finally received the part we were missing and if all goes well we may have a new CSA setup soon!

    Looking forward to seeing you all :)

    Owner Harrison Bardwell
    WHAT TO USE FIRST
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    TIP: Roasted beets can be refrigerated whole or sliced in a container for up to 1 week
    • Bok Choi - 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • Lettuce - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • Kale - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer, longer in water
    • Summer Squash - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    • Scallions - 7 to 10 days, bagged, in the crisper drawer, longer in a glass of water
    • Radishes - 7 to 10 days unwashed in the refrigerator crisper drawer, longer in water 
    • Baby Beets - with greens 3 to 4 days, greens removed in crisper drawer 2 to 4 weeks
    LETS GET COOKING
    Beets 101
    YouTube | Clean & Delicious
    Learn everything you need to know about buying, storing, prepping, and cooking beets!

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    MEMBER RECIPE
    Many of you have asked how to use rhubarb and founding member Jane saved the day, she submitted this 2016 Woman's Day Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble recipe! A big thank you to Jane and her CSA spirit!
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    ​​FARM2TABLE GOODIES SPOTLIGHT
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    Whistling Meadow Farm Grass-fed Beef
    We are proud to offer Hatfield local and humanely raised Whistling Meadow Grass-fed Beef. We have a variety of Hamburger Patties, Ground Beef, New York Sirloins, Bone-in Ribeye Steaks, Top and Bottom Round Roasts, and Brisket, with more cuts coming soon!
    ​9 THINGS FROM LAST WEEK
    7 DAY SUPPORT
    ​    Do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions, need assistance or want to provide constructive criticism. Also, don’t be afraid to talk with your Bardwell Farm Representative in-person during a pick-up day. You can always contact us by using the links below. 

    (413) 800-5583
    bardwellfarm@gmail.com ​
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    Forkful: June 2020 - Week 3

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    WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
    • Strawberries
    • Lettuce (choice)
    • Salad Mix
    • White & Red Russian Kale (choice)
    • Garlic Scapes
    • Baby Hakurei Turnips
    • Baby Green Cabbage

    DAYS & TIMES
    Tuesdays & Fridays
    3:00pm to 6:00pm

    PICK-UP LOCATION
    Bardwell Farm
    49 Main Street - Hatfield, MA 01038

    CAN'T MAKE YOUR PICKUP DAY?
    Please call or message us and we'll make arrangements for you to pick-up your share at another time.
    ​
    ​(413) 800-5583
    bardwellfarm@gmail.com
    WEATHER ALERTS
    If bad weather heads our way the indoor location will be just beyond the online pickup porch. Stay tuned for announcements and special COVID19 close quarters pickup information.

    UPDATE Sunday - June 14, 2020
    The 10-day forecast is looking fine, but we are still several days out. Be sure to keep an umbrella in your car should the weather change.
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    Getting seeds in the ground before the much needed rains came!
    FIELD NOTES
    Did we say we are thankful for the storms last week? The rain came at a crucial time. We talk about reward vs the risk all of the time with the CSA and this was one of those times the "risk" was winning. Because of the extended heat and no precipitation we lost several settings of plants. So dry... desert-like conditions. The wind would literally carry the soil away. After hours, into the night, and many-many passes later, we irrigated the fields to just keep the green alive. We won some and lost some. Please know we try our hardest to produce for you each and every week, no matter what it takes. To us, failure is not an option.

    We are hoping to have the new tent setup this week. We have been waiting for special ground anchors to secure the frame and at the time I am writing this they have arrived. Not only will it service all of the CSA members but all of our farm stand customers as well. We are super excited to begin the next chapter of Bardwell Farm!

    Summer squash, cucumbers, and bell peppers are beginning to form, but again we need rain to push things along. Send a prayer or do a little rain dance folks, we're going to need it.

    We are in the process of flipping beds in High Tunnel 1 to plant English cucumbers. With some luck we'll see them in 40 to 50 days. It's something new we are trying, should be a fun little experiment.

    Enjoy the share this week everyone!

    Owner Harrison Bardwell
    REMINDER | CSA TOTE BAGS
    Please remember to bring your bags back folks. We will be repeating the same sanitization process each week.
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    GREENS TIP: Fill a large bowl or a clean sink with plenty of cool water. Add the lettuce or greens and swish them around to loosen and remove any dirt. Dirt and debris will sink to the bottom while the greens will magically float above all that mess.
    1. Strawberries - counter top 1 day, refrigerator 4 to 7 days 
    2. Salad Mix - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    3. Lettuce - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    4. Kale - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer, longer in water
    5. Garlic Scapes - 2 to 3 weeks in a plastic bag, refrigerator crisper drawer
    6. Hakurei Turnips - 7 to 10 days unwashed in plastic bag, refrigerator crisper drawer
    7. Green Cabbage - unwashed, 3 weeks to 2 months, cool dark place
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    10 USES FOR GARLIC SCAPES
    1. Blend some stalks into a garlicky pesto
    2. Fold chopped and sautéed garlic scapes into frittatas or scrambled eggs
    3. Chop finely and add to stir-fries and fried rice
    4. Finely mince scapes and and mix into a salad dressing
    5. Marinate whole scapes and grill them
    6. Fold chopped scapes into a dip for grilled meat or roasted veg
    7. ​Sauté scapes and use them as a pizza topping
    8. Use the scapes whole in a braise
    9. Mix chopped scapes with a stick of butter to make a garlicky compound butter for grilled meats or fish
    10. Pickle them, think dilly beans or thin kosher dill pickles
    LETS GET COOKING
    Spicy Kale Chips
    YouTube: Donal Skehan
    Kale is an incredible superfood packed with vitamins and minerals but all that aside it can be transformed into one of the healthiest and addictive little snacks - spicy kale chips! 
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    One Cabbage, Four Recipes
    YouTube: Andong
    Four easy recipes, all made with a humble head of cabbage. Sauerkraut, Sauteed Cabbage, Kimchi, and Masala Dumplings!

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    ​FARM2TABLE GOODIES SPOTLIGHT

    ​Mapleline Farm Milk
    We have whole milk, 2%, 1% and skim in half gallons, also half-n-half and heavy cream in pints! order here

    Mayval Farm Cheeses & Icelandic Yogurt
    We have snacking cheese curds and spreadable cheese in several flavors like buffalo, tomato basil, chive, garlic! Also try Skyr Icelandic Yogurt in plain, maple and strawberry! order here

    Mondego Acres Whole Chickens
    Humanely-raised, pasture-raised, and no antibiotics, flash frozen and 3lb to 5lbs. order here
    9 THINGS FROM LAST WEEK
    7 DAY SUPPORT
    ​    Do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions, need assistance or want to provide constructive criticism. Also, don’t be afraid to talk with your Bardwell Farm Representative in-person during a pick-up day. You can always contact us by using the links below. 

    (413) 800-5583
    bardwellfarm@gmail.com ​
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    Forkful: June 2020 - Week 2

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    WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
    • Salvius Romaine Lettuce 
    • Hakurei Turnips
    • Chinese Napa Cabbage
    • French Breakfast & Rover Red (choice)
    • Dino & Winterbor Kale (choice)
    • Bright Lights Swiss Chard
    • Cawood Delight Rhubarb

    DAYS & TIMES
    Tuesdays & Fridays
    3:00pm to 6:00pm

    PICK-UP LOCATION
    Bardwell Farm
    49 Main Street - Hatfield, MA 01038

    CAN'T MAKE YOUR PICKUP DAY?
    Please call or message us and we'll make arrangements for you to pick-up your share at another time.
    ​
    ​(413) 800-5583
    bardwellfarm@gmail.com
    REMINDER | WEATHER ALERTS
    If bad weather heads our way the indoor location will be just beyond the online pickup porch. Stay tuned for announcements and special COVID19 close quarters pickup information.

    UPDATE Sunday - June 7, 2020
    At this time there is a minimal chance of rain for the coming week, but we are still several days out. Keep an umbrella in your car should the weather change.
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    High Tunnel 1 in all of it's panoramic glory!

    FIELD NOTES
    We added some new folks to the Tuesday CSA, welcome all! Be sure to read everything through if this is your first week, there is a lot of info here.

    We finally had a little rainfall last Saturday and it helped a bit but we need much more. We've actually had to irrigate the crops by tractor after hours most nights to keep the green alive. It's been hot and the soil is so dry it's like dust in the wind. Many thanks to my farming partners for lending us a hand. Farmers help farmers, that's what we do!

    High Tunnel 2 is looking amazing right now after we trellised and clipped the heirloom tomatoes. It's looking like we'll have the earliest fruit of the season. Cucumbers and celery also went in the ground this past week too, so many new varieties and we can't wait to share them all with you.

    So, how is your CSA going so far? We want to hear from you! Message us at bardwellfarm@gmail.com and drop us a note. Send us your questions too :)

    Enjoy the bounty this week!

    Owner Harrison Bardwell
    REMINDER | COVID19 & CSA SAFETY
    Choice Selection
    All CSA farm share members are required to wear a face mask and practice 6' foot distancing. Gloves will be provided by our farm for members to select their produce. All members must comply to receive their choice selected share. Lastly, farm share selection tables will also be separated 6 feet apart to prevent grouping.

    Curbside Pickup
    Upon arrival, text or call (413) 800-5583 with the model and color of your car and a Bardwell Farm Crew Member will bring your pre-selected bag to your vehicle.

    Contactless Delivery
    Contactless deliveries will be made end of day between 4pm and 7pm.

    UPDATE Monday - June 8, 2020
    This week we begin the tote bag sanitization process. 2 black barrels will be made available at the check-in table, just drop your bag or bags there and a new bag or bags will be issued to you :)
    REMINDER | CSA TOTE BAGS
    Please do not bring personal shopping bags to pickup your share. Bardwell Farm tote bags will be distributed when you arrive. A medium share will receive 2, a small share will receive 1, and a half share will also receive 1.

    Important, please remember to bring these back when you return the following week because you will trade these in for new sanitized bags. We will repeat the same process every week.

    If you forget your bag or bags, more can be purchased at $5 each, ​no exceptions.
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    WHAT TO USE FIRST
    LETTUCE TIP: S    tore a full head of lettuce, wrap in a damp paper towel, put the head inside a plastic bag, and store in the crisper drawer. If you're storing individual lettuce leaves, spin them dry after washing and place in a container in the fridge. 
    1. Romaine Lettuce - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    2. Kale - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer, longer in water
    3. Swiss Chard - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    4. Rhubarb - 5 to 7 days unwashed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper drawer, longer in water
    5. Hakurei Turnips - 7 to 10 days unwashed in plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    6. Radishes - 7 to 10 days unwashed in the refrigerator crisper drawer, longer in water 
    7. Chinese Head Cabbage - 4 to 5 weeks, brown paper bag, in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    LETS GET COOKING
    Be adventurous and try something new, it's what your farm share is all about!
    Roasted Hakurei Turnips
    Jenna Edwards
    A recipe demo of roasted turnips with greens, join Jenna for this how-to video!
    Napa Cabbage Salad
    AllRecipes.com
    Watch how to make an easy and tasty salad using shredded Napa cabbage. The topping or "crunchies" include ramen noodles, sesame seeds, and almonds, which are toasted for a great flavor!​

    more recipes:
    ADD FARM2TABLE GOODIES TO YOUR SHARE
    Pre-order anything from our www.online-farm-store.com and we'll have it ready for pickup during your selected CSA day!
    9 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK
    7 DAY SUPPORT
    ​    Do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions, need assistance or want to provide constructive criticism. Also, when the program starts, don’t be afraid to talk with your Bardwell Farm Representative in-person during a pick-up day. You can always contact us by using the links below. 

    (413) 800-5583
    bardwellfarm@gmail.com ​
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    Forkful: June 2020 - Week 1

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    WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?
    • Red & Green Oakleaf Lettuce (choice)
    • Mary Washington Asparagus
    • French Breakfast, Rover Red & Bacchus Purple Radishes (choice)
    • Five-color Swiss Chard, Winterbor & Russian Red Kale (choice)
    • Leafy Chinese Cabbage
    • Bok Choi (choice)
    PICK-UP LOCATION
    Bardwell Farm
    49 Main Street - Hatfield, MA 01038

    CAN'T MAKE YOUR PICKUP DAY?
    Please call or message us and we'll make arrangements for you to pick-up your share at another time.
    ​
    ​    (413) 800-5583
    bardwellfarm@gmail.com
    RAIN ALERTS
    If bad weather heads our way the indoor location will be just beyond the online pickup porch. Stay tuned for announcements and special COVID19 close quarters pickup information.
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    All of the leafy greens are looking amazing in High Tunnel 1

    FIELD NOTES
    Welcome to Week 1, it's finally here! Are you excited? We certainly are! Foodie adventure is calling!

    There are a ton of things going on at the farm any given day of the week. This is where we will keep you updated about all of these things including the progress of our shared investment.

    It has been a crazy month finishing up everything for the CSA and as you can imagine COVID19 made us rethink EVERYTHING. Although it has been difficult we feel it has made us stronger as a crew. We are proud to be the first farm in our local area to implement safety procedures not only for our farmstand, customers, and crew, but also extending those same methods to our CSA farm share and it's members.

    The fields are prepped and planted! We laid miles of plastic and planted thousands of seedlings and seeds. It was many snowy and rainy days of planning and meetings. When the rains stopped, we got out there as early as we could and stayed out there as long as we could. There were so many dark til' dark days, more than we can count.

    Despite our cold and wet spring our technique of using new products such as row cover and the incorporation of our new high tunnels, we are proud to be able to supply you with a wonderful bounty for your first week.

    We need a rain dance, who's game? Things are really dry out there right now and we are hoping for rain. On the other hand the warmer weather has really helped pushed some of the other crops along. We're staying super busy keeping up with weeds and irrigating as much as possible.

    You asked and we listened. Look for many new vegetable varieties coming this year. A big thank you to our founding members for all of the care and feedback you provided, it helped shape the 2020 season.

    Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions what-so-ever about the CSA or your share, call (413) 800-5583 or email bardwellfarm@gmail.com.

    Thank you again for investing in our farm and we'll be seeing you soon!

    Owner Harrison Bardwell
    COVID19 & CSA SAFETY

    Choice Selection
    All CSA farm share members are required to wear a face mask and practice 6' foot distancing. Gloves will be provided by our farm for members to select their produce. All members must comply to receive their choice selected share. Lastly, farm share selection tables will also be separated 6 feet apart to prevent grouping.

    Curbside Pickup
    Upon arrival, text or call (413) 800-5583 and a Bardwell Farm Crew Member will bring your pre-selected bag or box share to you vehicle.

    Contactless Delivery
    Contactless deliveries will be made end of day between 4pm and 6pm.
    CSA TOTE BAGS
    Please do not bring personal shopping bags to pickup your share. Bardwell Farm tote bags will be distributed when you arrive. A medium share will receive 2, a small share will receive 1, and a half share will also receive 1.

    Important, please remember to bring these back when you return the following week because you will trade these in for new sanitized bags. We will repeat the same process every week.

    If you forget your bag or bags, more can be purchased at $5 each, ​no exceptions.
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    YOUR CSA EXPERIENCE
    Having these items will help you make the most of your CSA Farm Share
    • a sharp knife that feels like it was made for your hand
    • a large cutting board
    • a good recipe tool
    • an open mind (this is important), we know you may have never tried some of the items in your share, but part of the experience is the "adventure" and trying something new
    • we also know you like your veggies prepared the way you like them, but you may find a new family favorite trying them a different way
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    Red Oakleaf Lettuce

    WHAT TO USE FIRST
    1. Asparagus - 3 to 4 days in the fridge on it's own, in a tub of water, standing, up to 10 days
    2. Bok Choi - 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    3. Leafy Chinese Cabbage - 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    4. Lettuce - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    5. Kale - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    6. Swiss Chard - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer
    7. Radishes - 7 to 10 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer, longer in water 
    LETS GET COOKING
    Bok Choy 101 | Everything You Need To Know
    Clean & Delicious
    Bok Choy is a delicious and mild leafy green.  Learn how to shop, store, prep and work with this low-calorie, nutrient rich ingredient.

    ​more recipes:
    9 THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK
    7 DAY SUPPORT
    ​    Do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions, need assistance or want to provide constructive criticism. Also, when the program starts, don’t be afraid to talk with your Bardwell Farm Representative in-person during a pick-up day. You can always contact us by using the links below. 

    (413) 800-5583
    bardwellfarm@gmail.com ​
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    2019 Projects Year in Review

    homegrown-news Year In Review
    We decided to make a seperate blog about all of the projects that were completed and continue to go on here at the farm. I really can't believe all of the work we have done. A BIG thank you to my father, friends and others who have made these improvements possible.

    We arranged all of pictures below in chronological order from the start of the season to the present.

    ​Scroll down to see how far we have come! 
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    Installing electrical conduit in HT1

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    Organizing pipes for HT2 and finishing ground leveling

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    Ground has been leveled and piping and bows starting to get installed for HT2 and GH1

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    Starting end wall construction on HT2 and digging the roadway for all the greenhouses

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    More road construction and getting ready to put fill in

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    Digging trenches for water pipes for all greenhouse 5' down

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    Materials for HT2 and GH1, endwall and plastic

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    The endwalls are underway

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    Digging test well points for our irrigation system to ensure good water flow

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    HT2 is ready for plastic, an exciting moment in August

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    Installing electrical conduit for all 3 structures

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    The main lead for electricity to all structures

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    Three well points going in for 3 greenhouses

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    These are precast hictical pears that we are putting in for the "Tool Shed" for the irrigation pump and electrical panel

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    Mixing and poring concrete for new foundations under the back barns

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    Plastic going on HT2, thank you to the crew who came to help! Today would also be the storm of the season...we are lucky the plastic was still intact!

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    More digging? Yes! This is a drainage system for the back of the farm so things stay a little drier!

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    New catch basin to keep water flowing in the right direction

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    Terminating our first cover crop and now are seeding in some new crops to continue building the soil heath

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    Spencer and Collin my wonderful brothers helping digging out old foundations on the barn

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    Mix mix mix, new foundations for the barn, she shouldn't go anywhere now!

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    Concrete board going in to keep barn protected from erosion

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    Finally that time, bows for GH1 are under way

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    More layout for barn additions and improvements!

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    Building our new tool shed space

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    Malanowski Farm dropping fill for the new addition

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    Greenhouse construction continues! Cross bows going up!

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    The new road, looks great!

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    We took a speedy turn to finish the metal structure of the GH, next-up frame work for the endwalls

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    Polycarbonate goes on GH1, so close now

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    One side complete, on to the next!

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    My father and I contemplating the next step on the roof vent for GH1

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    We finally have plastic coverings on all greenhouse structures

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    Digging trenches for the GH propane heating system


    ​To be continued...