Stearns Farm CSA

Hurricane Henri opens this week, marking a halfway point in our 2021 CSA season. As the storm clouds pass, let's see what's popping up:

• See below for a list of what to expect in your share this week.

• The latest in Ember's video series, we look to spot the tomato hornworm.

• Calling all volunteers - we need your help in the battle against weeds!

• Join Transition Framingham for the 10th Annual Vegetable Garden Tour.

• The peak of the harvest season brings many colors to our kitchen tables.

2021 Back to School Share & Fruit Share pickups start this week - 8/24 & 8/27 (check your confirmation email for the correct pickup day). Stay healthy, happy and safe and see you all next week!

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In Your Share This Week

Classic Harvest take 11, Farmer’s Choice take 8: Eggplant, peppers, kale/collards/chard choice, carrots, beets, hot peppers, tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, tomatillos, fresh onions, slicing cucumbers, squash, basil/radishes choice, pickling cucumbers.

PYO: Herbs (look for the stars), 16 flower stems, 1 pint of raspberries.

Although the crops listed on this page represent what the farmer anticipates will be available this week, the vegetables you receive may be different due to weather conditions and other factors that affect production. For an overview of the ebb and flow of the harvest throughout the season, check out the Harvest Chart.

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The Tomato Hornworm

The Tomato Hornworm


In this week's video, I fill you in on one of the more interesting pests we find in our tomatoes: the tomato hornworm! I show you some signs to keep an eye out for so you can find them in your own gardens and then talk about a helpful beneficial insect that is a natural predator of the hornworm. Enjoy!



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Weekend Weeding Warriors!

Weekend Weeding Warriors!


Looking for some meaningful, productive time outside? Still need to complete your work hours? Already completed your work hours but want to volunteer? 



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10th Annual Framingham Vegetable Gardens Tour

10th Annual Framingham Vegetable Gardens Tour


We are excited to announce that the Annual Framingham Vegetable Garden Tour is back! Join us on Saturday, August 28th from 10am - 1pm for a free tour of home and community gardens to get inspiration, ideas and advice from local gardeners.



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Eat Your Share

Without a leafy green in sight, the German Beet and Potato Salad is a savory powerhouse as a side. A perfect companion to grilled bratwurst, kielbasa or hot dogs, it's seasoned with a complementary mustard and vinegar dressing.

The Easy Turmeric Eggplant Curry is a fast and healthy dinner solution on those busy end-of-summer weeknights. Or prepare this vegan main dish on the weekend - it calls for just a few pantry staples and keeps well all week.

For more simple, delicious recipes like these, check out the Stearns Farm CSA recipe archive and find a new favorite. Search by ingredient and see where it takes your taste buds.

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