The sky might be darkening, but there is still plenty to enjoy from the harvest. The first Mandarin oranges of the season are coming to market now. There are several varieties of Mandarin–some are sweet and some are tart. Members of the Mandarin orange family include clementine, dancy, satsuma and tangerine. Most of the Mandarins…
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End of October Harvest
As October comes to a close, the final harvest of the hardier vine crops is underway and the fresh fall pickings of greens and root crops have begun. Kale is approaching full maturity and cabbages are starting to slow down in their growth. Now is the time to enjoy your final fresh pickings of tender…
Early October Fresh Harvest
Clear October days are great for taking walks and picking up bright fall leaves. If you are headed to the farm market this week, keep in mind that in many regions of the the northern hemisphere the first true frost of autumn is just around the corner. Eggplant and peppers will soon be making their…
The End of September Harvest
It really does feel like the end of summer here in the Sonoma Valley this week. The weather has turned breezy and slightly cooler. At the farm market in the Sonoma town plaza this past Tuesday evening a sweater was in order once the sun dipped below the valley edge. Our growers still have a…
Early September Fresh Harvest
Bean Scarlet Runner The heat lovers come into their own this time of year: melons, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, lima beans and corn. And the potato and sweetpotato crops will be coming on storng in the next weeks. Enjoy your visit to the farm market this week. Here’s a list of some of the crops that…
Early August Fresh at the Farm Market
August is truly the month of plenty. All of the vegetable and fruit gardeners’ and farmers’ hard work seems to come to fruition in August. This is the month that we had in the back of our minds back in April, May and June. Time to get out the garden harvest basket and enjoy the…
Early July Fresh at the Farm Market
How hot is it where you live? It’s been toasty hot here in the Sonoma Valley this week, approaching the high 90’s everyday this past week. Of course, that is good news if you are a tomato or zucchini. They seem to be doing just fine! And the first local watermelon should be making an…
Mid-June Fresh at the Farm Market
Spring ends and summer begins next week in the Northern Hemisphere. There are more flowers in June than in any other month. Bees are at work now: “A swarm of bees in June is worth a silver spoon,” says an old rhyme. The flower of June is the rose. This month, fruit blossoms are starting…
Late May Fresh at the Farm Market
Here is a list of the crops that you will find at the farm markets in Sonoma and San Francisco and many other farm markets around the country this week: First of season: Apricots, cherimoyas, cherries, cilantro, cucumbers, fava beans, garlic chives, green garlic, goat cheese, herb and vegetable starts, nectarines, green onions, marjoram, new…
Early May Farm Market
Here is a list of the crops that you will find fresh this week at the farm markets in San Francisco and Sonoma and many other farm markets around the country this week: First of season: Artichokes, cauliflower, cherries, chives, fava beans, garlic chives, goat cheese, herbs and vegetable starts, marjoram, olives, snow peas, Valencia…
