CSA: 13th Box

The 13th and last box from my CSA (from LotFotl). I know I am late on this post, I originally got this on Nov 15th 2012. As I remember it... It was getting cold, and I think my time of raking leaves was finally done.  I all I can say the soups I made were awesome.

The box includes the following:

• Spinach 
• Potatoes (19)
• Turnips (4)
• Beet
• Winter Squash
• Cabbage 
• Lettuce 
• Carrots (8)
• Brussel Sprout 
• Red Onions (3)

You can check out my CSA price break down here (Frozen Gardener). Getting that Farmers Market itch? check this list of Milwaukee farmers market here (http://milwaukee.about.com/
od/sportsrecreationhealth/qt/FarmersMarkets.htm)  Stay tune for my price point comparison, where I total up my bounty and see what it would cost at the store for all of this.

National Day of Remembrance

CSA: 12th Box

The 12th box from my CSA (from LotFotl). This week was very exciting. As you remember I missed a week, due to a vacation. With that weeks credit, I got some extra goodies. as for the regular box, I know sautéed is just basic cooking technique, but most of these items are great sautéed in butter. It is just so easy and quick, especially the winter squash.

The box includes the following:

• Kale
• Carrots (7)
• Beets (4)
• Winter Squash (1)
• Potatoes (10)
• Broccoli
• Turnips
• Spinach
• Kohlrabi

Extra items from vacation box ($30.25)

• Eggs $4.75
• Chicken $14.50
• Yellow Potatoes 5 lbs (27) ($7)
• Honey (6oz) $4

You can check out my CSA price break down here (Frozen Gardener). Getting that Farmers Market itch? check this list of Milwaukee farmers market here (http://milwaukee.about.com/
od/sportsrecreationhealth/qt/FarmersMarkets.htm)

CSA: 11th Box

The 11th box from my CSA, from 2012-10-19 (from LotFotl) . Sadly it is past box 10, so no more eggs. while i am not a real fan of  I do love carrots and the winter squash is going to make another tasty treat or maybe a tasty beer.

The box includes the following:

• Winter Squash (1)
• Carrots (6)
• Garlic (2)
• Potatoes (9)
• Onions (2)
• Kohlrabi (4)
• Mixed Salad Greens
• Gold Ball Turnips (4)
• Brussel Sprouts

You can check out my CSA price break down here (Frozen Gardener). Getting that Farmers Market itch? check this list of Milwaukee farmers market here (http://milwaukee.about.com/
od/sportsrecreationhealth/qt/FarmersMarkets.htm)

CSA: 10th Box

The 10th box (Oct 4th, 2012) from my CSA (from LotFotl). I was a little late posting this, but fall is officially here. Cold nights, sun sets earlier, racking leaves, and fried green tomatoes. At Sweet Water Organic's Warehouse things were pretty quite and it was a quite trip to pickup my CSA box that week. While I quickly fried and eat the my huge green tomatoes. I spotted Steph's Snack Shack eyeing up the winter squash....

The box includes the following:

• Swiss Chard
• Napa Cabbage
• Brussel Sprout
• Green Tomatoes (2)
• Garlic (2)
• Potatoes (7)
• Onions (3)
• Beets (3)
• Winter squash (2)
• Green Bell Peppers (3)
• Eggs

You can check out my CSA price break down here (Frozen Gardener). Getting that Farmers Market itch? check this list of Milwaukee farmers market here (http://milwaukee.about.com/
od/sportsrecreationhealth/qt/FarmersMarkets.htm)

CSA: 9th Box

The 9th box from my CSA (from LotFotl) I put on hold.

Yep, I went on vacation and just paused my order for that week. It was easy to do from  www.lotfotl.com. I just signed in and entered the dates I would be on vacations. Took all of 40 seconds out of my day.

I received an email telling my what I could do with me "missed" share:

Dear FrozenGardener, 

Have fun on your vacation! We have received your vacation request and will not be delivering your box while you are away. Please see below how to order your replacement box when you have returned.

1. Your account will NOT subtract the amount of the box the was held for your vacation.
2. Instead, you will see the amount subtracted as Vacation Box Fee
3. You will also see FARMIGO CREDITS added to your account
4. When you are ready to order your replacement box, go to our farm storehttp://csa.farmigo.com/store/lotfotl
5. Search in the OTHER catagory for Vacation Replacement Box, you can purchase this box with your farmigo credits
6. Thank you for only using vacation credits to order a remplacement boxes
7. Box must be ordered within the store hours to be received for the next delivery

Store hours:
Thursday delivery; store closes on the Tuesday prior at 11 pm

Enjoy your time off,
Tim and April

When I got back, I saw that I had a Farmigo Credits [$30.75].  I had some questions but I just emailed April and she got back to me. Now I just have to figure out what I should get.... You can check out the selection at http://csa.farmigo.com/store/lotfotl

The box includes the following:

• Nothing, went on vacation.

You can check out my CSA price break down here (Frozen Gardener). Getting that Farmers Market itch? check this list of Milwaukee farmers market here (http://milwaukee.about.com/
od/sportsrecreationhealth/qt/FarmersMarkets.htm)

Gardeners 'To Do List': Sept

Lots of rain so far. While planting seeds has stopped, harvesting is going to be a full time job this week.

Finally all your hard work has paid off, but not what are you going to do with all this food? Might I suggest you read my post on "Storing Your Extra Food"  Personally I like to dehydrate because to the low energy needed and the long term storage potential.

Time to harvest and eat:

• Lettuce
• Cauliflower
• Sweet Potato
• Tomato
• Eggplants
• Pepper
• Winter Squash
• Summer Squash
• Potatos
• Cucumber
• Melons
• Corn
• Beans

Transplant into the soil (from your starting seeds or bought from a garden store):

• Done for season

Sow seeds into the soil:

• Done for season

Start seeds in doors:

•   Done for season

You still have extra time and want to do more. (where are you getting this free time???)

• How about adding more mulch to your garden beds to help retain moister and prevent weeds?
• How about a hugelkultur garden bed?
• What about adding a automated drip irrigation system?
• How about creating a small green house?