Comments on: Our First CSA Allotment

By: lyndah

lyndah — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 18:26:41 +0000

Kristina, Oh that is a problem. Yes, you are right about our CSAs that we pay a year ahead and then pick up once a month. We don’t eat much meat either, but what we do eat is from them or another local farm. Gardens do take up a lot of time. I’m just thankful I have a hubby who loves to garden and we’re both retired, which gives us time to do what we’ve both wanted to do for years.

By: Kristina

Kristina — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:40:32 +0000

Wow, I didn’t know that! The problem with the german model for us though is that you just buy the plot of land and have to plant and maintain the garden for yourself whereas with the CSA you simply buy the produce of a local farmer in advance and get it delivered fresh if I am reading it correctly?
That would be great for us, especially with meat, since I don’t eat much and I’d love to know that the little meat I do eat comes from a local farmer who treats his animals well.
I simply don’t have the time and will to tend to a whole vegetable garden, I struggle with the plants on my balcony enough already

By: lyndah

lyndah — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 22:57:29 +0000

Lynn, It is always exciting to see the blueberries start to come on. As I’ve mentioned before, blueberry picking is my meditation time. And this year we will have many more. Every day I’m getting a few more.
I was happy that we did get a cobbler and 5 2-cup bags of cherries since we didn’t get any last year. But gotta watch those birdies!