Knifong Family Farms: 2011

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Almost Ready!!

All the plants are in the garden and the sun is shining!! Things are growing and I think we can begin harvesting peas and potatoes in another week. So this week there is lettuce, swiss chard and broccoli if anyone wants to come on out for a visit. The real boxes will start the week of July 4.

Sunday, June 5, 2011

The weather is improving and veggies are growing!

The veggies are growing!! We are setting out more of the warm weather plants this week. Beans and corn are up and the peas are ready to start climbing so we have a lot to do in the garden. All the warm weather plants in the greenhouse will go out this week.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

The New 2011 Season Begins!

Welcome to our third CSA season!! With all the cool weather last year, we're sure to have a warmer and drier growing season this year, right? We are currently planting seeds in our greenhouse to get plants started and hopefully, our year will start in June. Dan and our grandson, Colton, spread compost and lime and then cultivated the garden on the only dry day last week, Friday. There is so much to do, so pray for some good weather. Potatoes can go in as soon as the ground warms up a bit. Peas, onions, carrots, lettuce and radishes can go in right away if we can work the ground. So we need a couple dry days in a row!

Reservations can begin right away and our goal is only 30 shares, so get your reservation fee plus the first month to us as soon as possible.

CSA Details:

FARMING PRACTICES: We do not use any pesticides or herbicides. We use compost, compost tea, soft rock phosphate, lime and other biological additives that are consistent with sustainable farming practices. We drip irrigate and plant grass between the rows to conserve water.

DATES: June 4 through November 1

Share boxes come in two sizes: A box for a family of two costing $20 a week and a box for a family of four or more for $25 a week, paid on a monthly basis.

$50 deposit to reserve your share plus $100/80 for the first month is due at sign up. (first check $150/130) The $5o deposit will be deducted off the last month.

PICK-UP: Tuesday through Friday between the hours of 11 and 1pm. Select the day of the week that works best for you at sign up. Evening pickup by special arrangement. Home delivery in the Gresham and Sandy area for additional charge.

WHAT YOU'LL GET: In June we will start with a variety of lettuces, pea pods, spinach, kale, green onions, and other cool weather crops like broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and swiss chard. In July we will expand the selection of veggies as the summer progresses to include beans, beets, carrots, summer squash, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes and herbs like cilantro, basil and parsley. Late summer and fall we will add corn, several varieties of squash, pumpkins and potatoes. Each week will be different and we will include cut flowers and/or berries as they become available.

You will love our produce!

If you have questions, email us at PKnifong@msn.com or call and leave a message at 503-504-4710

To join our CSA, send a check made out to Pam Knifong, 33907 SE Carpenter Lane, Gresham, Oregon 97080 and mark 2013 CSA in the memo line. Please select a day of the week for your pick up day.