Late-summer and lots to do!

Late-summer and lots to do!
Marcelino, Brody, Michael and Blayne bunching radishes for market last week
Farm Update
 
 
Looks like we are back to summer weather this week!  We are happy to hear because it keeps our fruiting crops in good production and helps those later fall crops get big before things really start to slow down.  It’s a good mix though because the cool nights allow us to grow more cool-weather loving crops like spinach, hakurei turnips and mustard greens.  In not too long we’ll have larger choi again as well.

We have the last small plantings of carrots to weed this week, but aside from that our weeding outside is slowing down.  It’s also a relief to see the insect pressure (especially from flea beetles) start to slow down and its finally time that we can grow mustard greens and arugula without insect netting cover.  The next ongoing project is the hoophouse and greenhouse turn-overs for winter crops.
Setting your Preferences: You can set food preferences for your subscription!  These preferences will change what goes into the initial list of produce we send you.  We really recommend doing this (or updating it) because it helps you start out with more things you like, especially if you don't end up customizing your share on a given week.  Also note: If you were a member with us when we used Harvie, your preferences were not able to be carried over and should be re-set!  To change them, go to ‘My Account’ and look on the right side of the page, or click this link below:
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Job opportunities: We would like to add a crew member for the fall, which would really make sure we have enough hands to harvest staple crops we need for throughout the winter.  If you or anyone you know are interested in working with us through the fall (and potentially into the next year) click on the job add below. 
 
We are also looking for a delivery driver!  Driver resumes should be sent to chris@commongroundfarm.ca​
 
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Tractor (and Marcelino) bringing yellow potatoes back to the barn
 
FARM STORE NOTES
 
Things to note from us: Napa cabbage this week!
 
Tomatoes: If you're looking for larger quantities read the information below on bulk orders!
 
We are finally into our larger lettuce plantings and have lots of Salad Mix available and are adding a Spicy Salad Mix (salad mix with mustard greens) to our offerings.
 
Lots of celery are available.  Ours have very lush leaves and we really recommend chopping them up and using them as a garnish or stirring into soups.  Celeriac (celery root) starts the week
 
From the field: sweet and hot peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, tomatillos, zucchini,  beans, green onions, cooking scallions, beets, cabbage, broccoli, kale, swiss chard, choi, radish, head lettuces, greens, and lots of herbs.
 
From greenhouses and hoophouses: tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, jalapenos, eggplant.
 
Bulk/bushel orders:  We will have bushel/bulk quantities of fruiting crops available.  Fill out the form below to submit a request and we will work to accommodate everyone based on availability week-to-week!
BULK REQUEST FORM
 
FROM OUR SUPPLIERS:
 
Great Lakes Farms (Port Stanley): Bartlett pears, elstar, gingergold, gala, macintosh, honeycrisp apples
 
HOPE Eco-Farms (Aylmer): More squashes!  Kabocha, honeynut, delicata. Corn, onions and eggs.
 
Through Pfenning's: Ontario asian pears and mushrooms.  Travelling from further away; citrus, ginger.
 
Bakery: Seth/La Houlette de vie (St. Thomas) will be baking bi-weekly after this week.  Artisan Bakery (London) is available until they closeout on Tuesday morning.  
 
Dairy: Milk, yogurt, and curds are from Mistyglen Creamery (Belmont).  Please note: bottles and jars need to be rinsed well before being returned.
 
Pantry: Mixed-pack cans and Fire cider from Booch (London) and cold-pressed hemp oil and sunflower oil from Mat's Fine Oils (Staffordville).
 
 
Crate of cocktail/salad tomatoes.  These are also awesome for salsa or canning!

Weekly pickup / delivery schedule:

Farm pickup will be Thursday from 4 to 8 pm. 

Deliveries will be Thursday or  Friday in London / St.Thomas.  We will send out the schedule Wednesday night.

Refer-a-friend:  If you refer a friend and they sign up for our 2024 main season please send me a note and I'll give you a $25 credit as a thank-you on your account!
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Note that if you you will no longer get reminders about your subscription!

Common Ground Farm 6986 Middle River Road St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3S9
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