Subscribe to RSS FeedWhat’s Fresh News – June 29, 2010
New Recycled Tractor at Madrona Farm
Dave reports he has a new Farmall Cub tractor designed for cultivating row crops.
“Its engine is offset and all cultivating gear is belly mounted so you can see right between your legs and down the row as you cultivate. No looking behind you. It also has high clearance for later cultivations. It will greatly reduce the hoeing and bring the overall cost of production down. I have had this rebuilt from three rusty old Cubs by Brian Baird in Duncan. I look forward to its arrival.”
TRANSITIONING TO BIODEGRADABLE BAGS
Our larger size bags are now compostable! And not made of GMO corn! They are a petroleum product but coated with Oxybiodegradable resins to make them biodegrade in the landfill or your composter. And they are certified for use by organic growers!
Broccoli Mushroom Bake
Saute in a skillet:
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion chopped, green onions, scapes
1 bunch brocolettes
½ LB sliced mushrooms
Cover and steam for 2 minutes.
To make white sauce melt in a small saucepan:
2 Tbsp butter
Whisk in:
2 Tbsp flour
Gradually whisk in, cooking over medium heat until thick:
1 cups milk
Place the vegetables in an 8 x 8 buttered pan, cover with white sauce and top with:
1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup parmesan
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes
LOCAL BERRIES
It was raining this morning – strawberry picking day and Tom at Sungold Meadows was worried BUT the skies have cleared and they are in the fields picking as we speak. He confirms we have all our regular needs plus 5 flats for distribution! Graham at Maple Groove Farm will be picking Wednesday morning for late Wednesday and Thursday deliveries.
Remember unsprayed berries are second best. While pesticides are not used on the berries, they may be used earlier in the season and herbicides (weed killers) are definitely still widely used. Ask your local farmer and continue to choose organic.
Good for You
Good for the Planet
Happy Canada Day!
Organic Islands Festival
July 10 and 11, 2010
10 am to 5 pm
Glendale Gardens, Victoria, BC
Just north of Camosun College Interurban Campus
Share Organics will be sponsoring the festival this year with food donations for the volunteers. If you want to volunteer for this great event
Email: volunteering@organicislands.ca
Telephone: 250-590-0133
