Delivery locations and times: Besides the option to pick up at the farm, we offer delivery sites in Bay View, Cudahy, Franklin, Greendale, Milwaukee’s East Side and West Side, Milwaukee's Third Ward area at La Merenda restaurant, West Allis, downtown Racine and West Racine. The locations of our delivery sites as well as the specific pick-up times can be found on our sign-up form. Pick-up times generally span late afternoon and early evening. Members that pick up at the farm have the flexibility of picking up their boxes from 3 p.m. on Wednesdays through 7 p.m. on Saturday because we store the boxes in our walk-in cooler.
4/05/12 - An image from a 2011 community work day...
This group of co-workers from Rocket Clicks mixed volunteering and team building by spending a beautiful spring day last year helping us at the start of the growing season. What a great group to work with!
Local, fresh, sustainably produced vegetables, berries, eggs, and honey...
Pinehold Gardens is a small diversified 21 acre farm in the metropolitan area of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 20 minutes from Downtown. Besides operating a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, we sell our produce at our on farm stand from late June through October and at the Milwaukee County Winter Farmers Market in the Tommy Thompson Youth Center in November and December. We also sell to a few small well known area restaurants. Driven by the taste of our produce, we offer many heirloom varieties in addition to time-tested hybrids, grown using sustainable agricultural practices. We also work to increase the biodiversity of our farm both on the land and in the soil because we believe this not only makes for a healthier environment but healthier food, as well.
Sandra Raduenz & David Kozlowski
1807 East Elm Road
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 762-1301
Email us: [email protected]
Sandra Raduenz & David Kozlowski
1807 East Elm Road
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 762-1301
Email us: [email protected]
Local, fresh, sustainably produced vegetables, herbs and berries...
Pinehold Gardens is a small diversified 21 acre farm in the metropolitan area of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 20 minutes from Downtown. Besides operating a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, we sell our produce at our on farm stand from late June through October and at the Milwaukee County Winter Farmers Market in the Tommy Thompson Youth Center in November and December. We also sell to a few small well known area restaurants. Driven by the taste of our produce, we offer many heirloom varieties in addition to time-tested hybrids, grown using sustainable agricultural practices. We also work to increase the biodiversity of our farm both on the land and in the soil because we believe this not only makes for a healthier environment but healthier food, as well.
Sandra Raduenz & David Kozlowski
1807 East Elm Road
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 762-1301
Email us: [email protected]
Sandra Raduenz & David Kozlowski
1807 East Elm Road
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 762-1301
Email us: [email protected]
Local, fresh, sustainably produced vegetables, berries, and honey...
Pinehold Gardens is a small diversified 21 acre farm in the metropolitan area of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 20 minutes from Downtown. Besides operating a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, we sell our produce at our on farm stand from late June through October and at the Milwaukee County Winter Farmers Market in the Tommy Thompson Youth Center in November and December. We also sell to a few small well known area restaurants. Driven by the taste of our produce, we offer many heirloom varieties in addition to time-tested hybrids, grown using sustainable agricultural practices. We also work to increase the biodiversity of our farm both on the land and in the soil because we believe this not only makes for a healthier environment but healthier food, as well.
Sandra Raduenz & David Kozlowski
1807 East Elm Road
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 762-1301
Email us: [email protected]
Sandra Raduenz & David Kozlowski
1807 East Elm Road
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 762-1301
Email us: [email protected]
Local, fresh, sustainably produced vegetables, berries, and honey...
Pinehold Gardens is a small diversified 21 acre farm in the metropolitan area of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 20 minutes from Downtown. Besides operating a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, we sell our produce at the South Shore Farmers Market in Bay View and at our on farm stand from late June through October and at the Milwaukee County Winter Farmers Market in the Tommy Thompson Youth Center in November. We also sell to a few area restaurants. Driven by the taste of our produce, we offer many heirloom varieties in addition to time-tested hybrids, grown using sustainable agricultural practices. We also work to increase the biodiversity of our farm both on the land and in the soil because we believe this not only makes for a healthier environment but healthier food, as well.
Sandra Raduenz & David Kozlowski
1807 East Elm Road
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 762-1301
Email us: [email protected]
Sandra Raduenz & David Kozlowski
1807 East Elm Road
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 762-1301
Email us: [email protected]
5/12/12 - Buying local plants from local businesses...
Yesterday I shopped for my traditional Mother's Day present for my mom, flowers from Plant Land, a gift that she can enjoy all summer.
Karen, a high school friend of mine, along with her brother, own Plant Land, a family owned greenhouse since 1968. I've been shopping there for all of those 44 years, starting with buying the tomato plants for our home garden. I still remember my dad telling me to look for the short, stocky tomato plants and not the tall leggy ones.
Last year Karen's brother decided to dedicate one greenhouse to organic plants. This year that greenhouse is full of 75 different heirloom tomatoes with a picture and a description hanging by each variety. There are also heirloom peppers, eggplants, other vegetables, and a few flower varieties. When I was talking to him yesterday I also found out that all the greenhouses, not only the organic one, are not being sprayed for pests. Instead they release lady bugs when the aphid level rises. The organic house is fertilized by worm casting tea and fish water while the other houses are conventionally fertilized. All the flowers and vegetables are healthy and beautiful.
Plant Land can be found at 6204 S. Howell Ave, just north of College on the east side of the road. They can also be found on facebook. Karen thanks everyone who has stopped by and mentioned Pinehold since I sent out a similar email on May Day last year.
David's cousin Paul owns Custom Grown Greenhouse. Nobody in David's family comes from a farming background, but oddly now we farm, his cousin Lynn is the owner of Yuppie Hill Poultry, and Paul has worked in greenhouses since he was 14 and has owned Custom Grown since 1988. Custom Grown is a state of the art, well managed greenhouse operation specializing in flowers. Paul moved his greenhouse operation from a back lot on Armour a couple of years ago to a more visible location on 6th street, on the west side of the road, just north of Layton Ave. at 4507 S. 6th. Since his move coincided with the economic downturn and last year's horribly cold and wet spring, he could really use the support of the local community. Paul is very active in the community and is a member of the South Side Garden District.
I thank you in joining me in passing up the urge to buy the $5 double orchid corsage from Pick 'n Save that had a "sustainably grown" sticker on its box and instead support our local family businesses.
Sandy
Karen, a high school friend of mine, along with her brother, own Plant Land, a family owned greenhouse since 1968. I've been shopping there for all of those 44 years, starting with buying the tomato plants for our home garden. I still remember my dad telling me to look for the short, stocky tomato plants and not the tall leggy ones.
Last year Karen's brother decided to dedicate one greenhouse to organic plants. This year that greenhouse is full of 75 different heirloom tomatoes with a picture and a description hanging by each variety. There are also heirloom peppers, eggplants, other vegetables, and a few flower varieties. When I was talking to him yesterday I also found out that all the greenhouses, not only the organic one, are not being sprayed for pests. Instead they release lady bugs when the aphid level rises. The organic house is fertilized by worm casting tea and fish water while the other houses are conventionally fertilized. All the flowers and vegetables are healthy and beautiful.
Plant Land can be found at 6204 S. Howell Ave, just north of College on the east side of the road. They can also be found on facebook. Karen thanks everyone who has stopped by and mentioned Pinehold since I sent out a similar email on May Day last year.
David's cousin Paul owns Custom Grown Greenhouse. Nobody in David's family comes from a farming background, but oddly now we farm, his cousin Lynn is the owner of Yuppie Hill Poultry, and Paul has worked in greenhouses since he was 14 and has owned Custom Grown since 1988. Custom Grown is a state of the art, well managed greenhouse operation specializing in flowers. Paul moved his greenhouse operation from a back lot on Armour a couple of years ago to a more visible location on 6th street, on the west side of the road, just north of Layton Ave. at 4507 S. 6th. Since his move coincided with the economic downturn and last year's horribly cold and wet spring, he could really use the support of the local community. Paul is very active in the community and is a member of the South Side Garden District.
I thank you in joining me in passing up the urge to buy the $5 double orchid corsage from Pick 'n Save that had a "sustainably grown" sticker on its box and instead support our local family businesses.
Sandy
8/22/12 - Eggplant possibilities...
For those of you getting eggplant this week or next, consider making the Middle Eastern dish baba ganoush with it. Simply poke a few holes in the eggplant, and roast it whole until soft (up to an hour depending on size). For a basic recipe, simply scoop out the roasted eggplant flesh and mix with lemon, garlic, salt, and tahini (ground sesame seeds), and top with olive oil. You can also add other CSA box items like chopped or roasted onion, pepper, and tomato. Also common are the addition of herbs like parsley or cilantro and spices like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. Even walnuts can be used instead of tahini. The endless options make for a versatile dip/side/spread.
Some winter blues...
Claire, our Official Greeter, died at the age of 12 on Sunday, January 16, 2011. She was an excellent dog.
We miss her.
We miss her.
9/07/12 - A wonderful local resource needs support...
Consider supporting our area's Farm Fresh Atlas by attending the fundraising dinner and silent auction at the Oconomowoc Lake Club on September 15th, 2012. More information and online ticket ordering can be found at:
http://www.farmfreshatlas.org/southeast/fundraiser.htm
http://www.farmfreshatlas.org/southeast/fundraiser.htm
Listen to David's Segments on WUWM's "Lake Effect"
WUWM has aired segments in which David discusses aspects of growing one's own food. Whether it's advice about better garden soil preparation or transplanting seedlings, David shares advice for budding backyard farmers and makes a case for local food. Archives of David's appearances can be found here.
4/10/12 - Newsletter in spring...
A newsletter for the spring. The spring, of course, brings change to Pinehold. With the warm weather in March, we've been able to get a small jump on things while Nature it seems has gotten a big jump. It certainly isn't a spring of old, but we guess nothing is the way it used to be. We are also gearing up for the CSA season and want you to know there is still room for you.
Your farmers,
David and Sandy
Archived editions of the newsletter can be found here.
Your farmers,
David and Sandy
Archived editions of the newsletter can be found here.
10/26/11 - The latest "Field Notes"...
Hello Members and Friends,
Here's the latest "Field Notes".
We mean this sincerely when we say that this, our 17th season, just flew by. We've enjoyed being your farmers this year. While a few things didn't produce as well as we hoped, many other produce items did very well. With the help of a good crew of worker share members and favorable weather, it was a pleasure (almost all the time) to work to bring the box together each week.
Annie out did herself this week with delicious recipes so look for two pages of recipes with this week's newsletter. Also we will continue what we started last year and send you newsletter updates occasionally this winter and spring. We also hope to touch base with some of you at the Winter Farmers Market.
We've included a sign up form for the 2012 season in this week's box. Also we will soon have an updated form up on our website. We are holding the price the same for next year for all 2011 members. New members will pay a slightly higher price. Any checks for the 2012 season will not be cashed until after January 1, 2012.
Finally, we will be posting a survey form on Survey Monkey soon. We will let you know when it's available. Please consider filling out this quick survey. It will help us make the CSA experience even better for you.
We hope that you all have a wonderful fall and winter and are looking forward already, like we are, to spring and a new growing season. Keep warm, stay healthy, be happy.
Your farmers,
David and Sandy
Archived editions of the newsletter can be found here.
Here's the latest "Field Notes".
We mean this sincerely when we say that this, our 17th season, just flew by. We've enjoyed being your farmers this year. While a few things didn't produce as well as we hoped, many other produce items did very well. With the help of a good crew of worker share members and favorable weather, it was a pleasure (almost all the time) to work to bring the box together each week.
Annie out did herself this week with delicious recipes so look for two pages of recipes with this week's newsletter. Also we will continue what we started last year and send you newsletter updates occasionally this winter and spring. We also hope to touch base with some of you at the Winter Farmers Market.
We've included a sign up form for the 2012 season in this week's box. Also we will soon have an updated form up on our website. We are holding the price the same for next year for all 2011 members. New members will pay a slightly higher price. Any checks for the 2012 season will not be cashed until after January 1, 2012.
Finally, we will be posting a survey form on Survey Monkey soon. We will let you know when it's available. Please consider filling out this quick survey. It will help us make the CSA experience even better for you.
We hope that you all have a wonderful fall and winter and are looking forward already, like we are, to spring and a new growing season. Keep warm, stay healthy, be happy.
Your farmers,
David and Sandy
Archived editions of the newsletter can be found here.
9/5/11 - Next tomato u-pick...
If you haven't come over already, we still have plenty of paste tomatoes for CSA members to U-Pick.
The message below (on 9/1/11) still stands, we are just adding this coming Saturday to the available times.
CSA Member Tomato U-Pick: Saturday, Sept. 10th, 10 am to 4 pm.
And apologies for the bit of disorganization to those that visited us this last Saturday. Between the farm truck dying for the last time, borrowing a vehicle for the South Shore market, the CSA member tomato u-pick, the farm stand, and some weather, things were, well, busy.
The message below (on 9/1/11) still stands, we are just adding this coming Saturday to the available times.
CSA Member Tomato U-Pick: Saturday, Sept. 10th, 10 am to 4 pm.
And apologies for the bit of disorganization to those that visited us this last Saturday. Between the farm truck dying for the last time, borrowing a vehicle for the South Shore market, the CSA member tomato u-pick, the farm stand, and some weather, things were, well, busy.
8/18/11 - Photos capturing some of what's going on at the farm...
8/17/11 - The latest... wait a minute, computer trouble...
Hello All Members and Friends,
While CSA boxes are available for pick-up this afternoon, a newsletter won't be available to go along with them. Our computer upgrade ran into a glitch, and thus our computer has been in repair since last Thursday. So, besides not being able to produce a newsletter to go along with today's CSA box, we have not been receiving emails either. Hopefully we will be back up an running, electronically, as soon as possible. And in case any of you are wondering, what appears here on our website is verbally communicated to our friend who maintains it.
Your Farmers,
David and Sandy
p.s. The photo above is courtesy of longtime CSA workershare Pat Heim. It shows what she did with what came in last week's box--the summertime classic, caprese salad!
While CSA boxes are available for pick-up this afternoon, a newsletter won't be available to go along with them. Our computer upgrade ran into a glitch, and thus our computer has been in repair since last Thursday. So, besides not being able to produce a newsletter to go along with today's CSA box, we have not been receiving emails either. Hopefully we will be back up an running, electronically, as soon as possible. And in case any of you are wondering, what appears here on our website is verbally communicated to our friend who maintains it.
Your Farmers,
David and Sandy
p.s. The photo above is courtesy of longtime CSA workershare Pat Heim. It shows what she did with what came in last week's box--the summertime classic, caprese salad!
8/10/11 - For the bounty, more cucumber recipes...
Below are a few recipe ideas for that quintessential summer vegetable, the cuke. We thought since cucumbers will soon not be available we would provide a few more ideas than we can fit in the newsletter on how to enjoy them. The following ideas come from our workershare and friend, Christina Ward.
Recipes:
Raita is an Indian dish. It can be served as a side salad dish or as a complement to a nice tikka masala or chole (chickpea stew). Raita is easy to whip up and likes experimentation, so feel free to adjust the spices as much or as little as your taste buds dictate. You may recognize this recipe as relative to the good old fashioned Milwaukee Cucumbers in Sour Cream salad. It's similar, but much healthier because of the yogurt.
1. Peel cucumber.
2. Cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips, then into thin slices crosswise.
3. Blot off moisture with paper towels.
4. Toast cumin seeds for a few seconds in a small, heavy frying pan over high heat.
5. In a bowl, stir yogurt until it is smooth.
6. Mix it with the cumin, garlic and coriander or mint leaves.
7. Combine mixture with cucumber slivers, sprinkle with cayenne or paprika,
8. Chill before serving, about 30 minutes.
Some variations you can try: Add chopped parsley. You can add powdered cumin if you don't like the texture of the seeds. You can use Greek style yogurt if that's your preference.
Tzatziki Sauce is the favorite of Greek restaurants everywhere; it's easy to make your own! We use this on everything from falafels to scrambled eggs. It's a great cool taste to complement spicy foods or add a touch of creamy taste to anything.
1. In a food processor or blender, combine yogurt, cukes, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill and garlic.
2. Process until well-combined.
3. Transfer to a separate dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour for best flavor.
Recipes:
Raita is an Indian dish. It can be served as a side salad dish or as a complement to a nice tikka masala or chole (chickpea stew). Raita is easy to whip up and likes experimentation, so feel free to adjust the spices as much or as little as your taste buds dictate. You may recognize this recipe as relative to the good old fashioned Milwaukee Cucumbers in Sour Cream salad. It's similar, but much healthier because of the yogurt.
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 cups plain, whole-milk yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander (cilantro) or mint leaves, chopped
- cayenne or paprika to garnish
1. Peel cucumber.
2. Cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch strips, then into thin slices crosswise.
3. Blot off moisture with paper towels.
4. Toast cumin seeds for a few seconds in a small, heavy frying pan over high heat.
5. In a bowl, stir yogurt until it is smooth.
6. Mix it with the cumin, garlic and coriander or mint leaves.
7. Combine mixture with cucumber slivers, sprinkle with cayenne or paprika,
8. Chill before serving, about 30 minutes.
Some variations you can try: Add chopped parsley. You can add powdered cumin if you don't like the texture of the seeds. You can use Greek style yogurt if that's your preference.
Tzatziki Sauce is the favorite of Greek restaurants everywhere; it's easy to make your own! We use this on everything from falafels to scrambled eggs. It's a great cool taste to complement spicy foods or add a touch of creamy taste to anything.
- 16 ounces plain yogurt
- 2 cucumbers - peeled, seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
1. In a food processor or blender, combine yogurt, cukes, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill and garlic.
2. Process until well-combined.
3. Transfer to a separate dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour for best flavor.
*Above garlic photo courtesy of Bob Connelly (http://www.livecheapmakeart.com/)
8/2/11 - Scenes from the farm (by resident photographer Moering)...
Local, fresh, sustainably produced vegetables, berries, eggs, and honey...
Pinehold Gardens is a small diversified 21 acre farm in the metropolitan area of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 20 minutes from Downtown. Besides operating a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, we sell our produce at the South Shore Farmers Market in Bay View and at our new on farm stand from late June through mid October and at the Milwaukee County Winter Farmers Market in the Tommy Thompson Youth Center in November and December. We also sell to a few area restaurants. Driven by the taste of our produce, we offer many heirloom varieties in addition to time-tested hybrids, grown using sustainable agricultural practices. We also work to increase the biodiversity of our farm both on the land and in the soil because we believe this not only makes for a healthier environment but healthier food, as well.
Sandra Raduenz & David Kozlowski
1807 East Elm Road
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 762-1301
Email us: [email protected]
Sandra Raduenz & David Kozlowski
1807 East Elm Road
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 762-1301
Email us: [email protected]
7/19/11 - More visual progress at the farm (again by resident photographer Moering)...
7/1/11 - Visual progress at the farm (courtesy of workershare Natalie Moering)...
5/3/11 - Seems like spring is almost here...
Dear Members,
When I was in grade school we made paper baskets and flowers on May 1, May Day. I would take my creation home, hang it on the front door knob, ring the bell and run away. It's inexplicably a very clear picture in my sometimes very foggy memory.
And with the anticipation of more sunny days ahead and Mothers Day next weekend, we wanted to ask everyone to support local greenhouses and nurseries when purchasing their flower and vegetable plants this Spring. As everyone knows big box stores have taken a bite out of local main street businesses including local plant growers. And this molasses start to Spring with slow sales and high heating costs is really cutting into their short window of sales opportunities and profits. Big box stores also might have been the culprit that brought Late Blight from the south up to the north on the backs of tomato plants where untrained store clerks did not recognize the disease and sold infected plants to home gardeners.
Below are a few suggestions of places we personally know and trust:
Custom Grown Greenhouses
www.customgrowngreenhouses.com (site is under construction)
744-4521
4507 S 6th, just north of Layton Ave, driveway entrance is on the
west side of the road
The owner, Paul, is David's cousin. He started working at the greenhouse for the former owner as a young kid and eventually bought the business. He is experimenting with using biological controls in his immaculate, state-of-the-art greenhouses. Besides being a hard worker, he's also generous, often selling potted plants to churches and nursing homes at cut-rate prices, even sometimes giving the plants away to them.
Plant Land
768-0126
6204 S Howell Ave, 1/2 mile south of the airport, just north of
College on the east side of Howell Ave.
Karen, the owner, is a high school friend of mine who now runs the family owned business, which her parents started in 1968. I grew up making the annual trip to Plant Land for the vegetable plants for our garden. They now have one greenhouse dedicated to organically grown vegetables and flowers.
Yerke Frog Alley Greenhouses
www.yerkegreenhouses.com
262-363-8911
S79 W28995 Frog Alley Road, Mukwonago
Gail and Gilbert, the owners, sell with us at the South Shore Farmers Market. A few years back they made the decision to convert one of their greenhouses to certified organic. They advertise themselves as a destination "Flower Farm" so if you're out for a drive, please stop by and visit them.
Let's hope that winter is finally behind us and that the warmer, sunny, planting days will stick around for a while.
Happy May Day,
Your farmer,
Sandy
p.s. Here are a couple more great suggestions:
From Bill Koehn, Pinehold worker share and friend:
Our garden club is holding our annual plant sale at South Shore park on June 4 starting at 8:00AM. We use a lot of local vendors.
From Anne Maedke, Pinehold dropsite host, friend, and Riverwest business owner:
Kelner's in Riverwest--Humboldt just North of Altera on the East side of the street.
When I was in grade school we made paper baskets and flowers on May 1, May Day. I would take my creation home, hang it on the front door knob, ring the bell and run away. It's inexplicably a very clear picture in my sometimes very foggy memory.
And with the anticipation of more sunny days ahead and Mothers Day next weekend, we wanted to ask everyone to support local greenhouses and nurseries when purchasing their flower and vegetable plants this Spring. As everyone knows big box stores have taken a bite out of local main street businesses including local plant growers. And this molasses start to Spring with slow sales and high heating costs is really cutting into their short window of sales opportunities and profits. Big box stores also might have been the culprit that brought Late Blight from the south up to the north on the backs of tomato plants where untrained store clerks did not recognize the disease and sold infected plants to home gardeners.
Below are a few suggestions of places we personally know and trust:
Custom Grown Greenhouses
www.customgrowngreenhouses.com (site is under construction)
744-4521
4507 S 6th, just north of Layton Ave, driveway entrance is on the
west side of the road
The owner, Paul, is David's cousin. He started working at the greenhouse for the former owner as a young kid and eventually bought the business. He is experimenting with using biological controls in his immaculate, state-of-the-art greenhouses. Besides being a hard worker, he's also generous, often selling potted plants to churches and nursing homes at cut-rate prices, even sometimes giving the plants away to them.
Plant Land
768-0126
6204 S Howell Ave, 1/2 mile south of the airport, just north of
College on the east side of Howell Ave.
Karen, the owner, is a high school friend of mine who now runs the family owned business, which her parents started in 1968. I grew up making the annual trip to Plant Land for the vegetable plants for our garden. They now have one greenhouse dedicated to organically grown vegetables and flowers.
Yerke Frog Alley Greenhouses
www.yerkegreenhouses.com
262-363-8911
S79 W28995 Frog Alley Road, Mukwonago
Gail and Gilbert, the owners, sell with us at the South Shore Farmers Market. A few years back they made the decision to convert one of their greenhouses to certified organic. They advertise themselves as a destination "Flower Farm" so if you're out for a drive, please stop by and visit them.
Let's hope that winter is finally behind us and that the warmer, sunny, planting days will stick around for a while.
Happy May Day,
Your farmer,
Sandy
p.s. Here are a couple more great suggestions:
From Bill Koehn, Pinehold worker share and friend:
Our garden club is holding our annual plant sale at South Shore park on June 4 starting at 8:00AM. We use a lot of local vendors.
From Anne Maedke, Pinehold dropsite host, friend, and Riverwest business owner:
Kelner's in Riverwest--Humboldt just North of Altera on the East side of the street.
CSA newsletters archived...
The CSA newsletter, "Field Notes," is archived here. By the way, the photo on the left is courtesy of BURP!, a local food blog.
7/2/11 - June U-Pick is done...
Strawberry season is over. We enjoyed visiting with so many of our CSA members. Since the sugar snap pea harvest is occurring later this year, we will be picking them to include in the CSA delivery. The next planned U-Pick for CSA members will be paste tomatoes for canning and freezing.
7/10/11 - Market update
There is no South Shore Farmers Market this Saturday, July 16th, because of the South Shore Water Frolics.
Instead visit us at our farm stand, open 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday! You can find our address and an interactive map for directions on the "About us" page.
Instead visit us at our farm stand, open 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday! You can find our address and an interactive map for directions on the "About us" page.
7/11/11 - CSA deliveries to begin...
Each CSA member should have been emailed a version of this Field Notes newsletter with information about their particular dropsite. This is the version that members who pick up at the farm received.
4/15/11 - Springtime CSA Newsletter...
Hello Pinehold Members,
Because we aren't on Facebook and we don't Tweet, we thought we would "inform" you with another newsletter about Pinehold. The following are a couple things I would like to point out of particular note in this issue of "Field Notes". First is we still have a few openings so if you know anyone interested in a CSA, tell them about this web page (www.pineholdgardens.com) so that they may get more information about Pinehold and the CSA program.
Because we aren't on Facebook and we don't Tweet, we thought we would "inform" you with another newsletter about Pinehold. The following are a couple things I would like to point out of particular note in this issue of "Field Notes". First is we still have a few openings so if you know anyone interested in a CSA, tell them about this web page (www.pineholdgardens.com) so that they may get more information about Pinehold and the CSA program.
UPDATE: 6/29/11 - The strawberries are finally starting to ripen, so the strawberry u-pick is on (for CSA
members only). If these times don't work for you or your family, please call or email us and
we can make other arrangements. Unfortunately, the sugar snap peas are only just
flowering so they might be ready closer to the first box delivery.
Strawberry U-pick times for the next couple weeks: 6/21 - Tuesday: 8 am - 12 (noon)
6/23 - Thursday: 8 am - 12 (noon)
6/24 - Friday: 8 am - 12 (noon) (added due to rain)
6/25 - Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm
6/28 - Tuesday: 8 am - 12 (noon)
6/30 - Thursday: 8 am - 7 pm (extended hours)
7/02 - Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm
members only). If these times don't work for you or your family, please call or email us and
we can make other arrangements. Unfortunately, the sugar snap peas are only just
flowering so they might be ready closer to the first box delivery.
Strawberry U-pick times for the next couple weeks: 6/21 - Tuesday: 8 am - 12 (noon)
6/23 - Thursday: 8 am - 12 (noon)
6/24 - Friday: 8 am - 12 (noon) (added due to rain)
6/25 - Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm
6/28 - Tuesday: 8 am - 12 (noon)
6/30 - Thursday: 8 am - 7 pm (extended hours)
7/02 - Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm