We’re rolling into our 2025 Summer CSA Season this week! In addition to our usual (Tuesday 12-7) and Wednesday (10-5) schedule at the farm, we’ll extend our hours to be open on Saturdays (9am-2pm) through the end of September for weekend shopping and CSA pickups. The crew has been hard at work over the past few months in anticipation of growing for you this Summer, and we’re looking forward to welcoming folks, new and true, to the farm for this year’s harvest! Here’s a bit of info (and maybe a refresher course if you’re a returner) on what you need to know about summertime at Wild Hare:
WHAT IS THE WILD HARE WEEKLY?
Not every newsletter is as long as this one, but I write, post and send the Wild Hare Weekly every Monday, outlining a bit of what we're up to on the farm, what we're harvesting, what's tentatively going the CSA shares, what's in season and for sale at the farm stand, and most importantly, helpful ideas for storing and cooking with the produce that you’re taking home. This week happen to be harvesting our first big round of field-grown Lettuces for the year as well as Gai-Lan (Chinese Broccoli), Bok Choy and Yellow and Red Spring Onions. And since the PNW season is on, I’m also sourcing local organic Strawberries and Rhubarb for our CSA members this week too. Scroll down for our favorite recipes and know that I love to share as many member-recommended recipes as I can. If you make something tasty, share it!
DO I HAVE TO BE A CSA MEMBER TO SHOP OR VISIT THE FARM?
No, you don’t have to be a member to shop or visit the farm; however, members of the CSA receive a 10% discount on most items at the farmstand and can pick herbs and cut flowers from our self-pick gardens free of charge.
WHEN DO I PICK UP MY CSA SHARE AT THE FARM & WHAT DO I BRING?
The farm is open on Tuesday from 12-7pm, Wednesday from 10am-5pm and Saturdays from 9am-2pm for standard CSA pickup and for farmstand shopping. Unless otherwise requested, CSA Shares are self-assembled along our “buffet style” line of tables. We have produce roll bags at the farm, but feel free to bring whichever baskets, bags, cartons or containers that you like to use and reuse.
WHAT ABOUT CSA PICKUPS AT NORTH 47 BREWING (BROWNS POINT)?
The folks at North 47 Brewing Company in Browns Point are generous enough to host CSA Pickups on Wednesdays from 4-7pm. Shares are pre-packed at this location, so we ask that folks pre-register for pickups at Browns Point ahead of time.
SALAD SHARE ADD-ON:
Wild Hare Salad Mix is back for Summer! Salad Shares are a separate, add-on item. If you have signed up for a Salad Share, your greens will be pre-packed for you to grab from the reach-in cooler near the end of the CSA pickup line.
WHAT IF I CAN'T MAKE MY PICKUP?
As always, if you have trouble (planned or otherwise) making your scheduled pickup, we can arrange for an alternative option at the farm. For example, if you typically pick up on a Tuesday or Wednesday, we can switch you to Saturday for a given week if you give us a heads up. Vacations and planned absences are a great opportunity to send a family member, neighbor, or friend in your place, or if you'd like, we can donate your share to someone in need. Just call, text or email the farm and we’ll do our best come up with an option for you.
.......And most importantly, know that we're glad to have you join us and we'll be here to greet you and walk you through it all when you arrive.
Many Thanks,
Katie & Mark
IN THIS WEEK’S FARMSHARES:
Lettuce
Gai-Lan or Bok Choy
Spring Onions
Rhubarb
Strawberries
Apples (Large Shares)
SEASONAL RECIPES & HELPFUL HINTS
DAD’S CHINESE BROCCOLI WITH OYSTER SAUCE- Made With Lau
STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CRISP- Once Upon a Chef
ROASTED GAI LAN WITH TAHINI SAUCE - Kate Cooks
SKILLET CHICKEN WITH RHUBARB- Melissa Clark
STRAWBERRY RHUBARB SODA SYRUP - Smitten Kitchen
BOK CHOY & KALE SLAW WITH CREAMY PEANUT DRESSING-Dishing Up the Dirt
4 INGREDIENT STRAWBERRY RHUBARB JAM - The Bojon Gourmet
LETTUCE SALAD WITH CHARRED SPRING ONIONS- Full Belly Farm
PICKLED SPRING ONIONS- Serious Eats