Brussels, celeriac, spaghetti squash, and more!
FARM STORIES & UPDATES
Hi everyone,
This week we switch over to our final 5 weeks of the Extended Season program, which wraps up on Saturday, December 5th.
One thing we’re excited about is the opportunity to offer more options now that our Main Season program has ended and we don’t need to fill as many shares. That means we’re beginning to harvest Brussels sprouts – a labor-intensive job that requires us to snap off each individual sprout from the stalk.
This week, you’re also receiving more sweet potatoes as well as the first of the celeriac for the season.
Celeriac, or celery root, is similar to a parsnip in texture and flavor. It's related to the carrot, parsnip, parsley, and celery. You can eat the root and the tops; just peel the bulb first. You can grate it and eat it raw or cook it.
Storage: Short-term: Remove the tops and store the greens and root in plastic bags in the crisper drawer in the fridge. Wash when ready to use, and peel the bulb.
Long-term: How to Freeze Celeriac
Recipes:
I mixed mine in with mashed potatoes this week, which you can also try. My kids weren't too impressed. Share with us in the Facebook group what you decide to make!
I must admit, it's been a long week for me, and I feel a bit disconnected from the farm. Though we don't often share a lot of personal updates, sometimes I feel it's important to be transparent in case we have shortcomings or delays. My grandmother passed away early in the week, and we had services late in the week. Randy's been holding down the farm and I'm hoping to get back on track going forward.
One thing I must say is how grateful I am to work here and have the flexbility that I do, and being able to spend time with my grandmother in her final days. Thank you so much for being here and supporting our farm.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Registration for our 2027 Vegetable Subscription Program is ongoing! Click this link to sign up. Don't forget to bring or send your payment in!
In case you missed it, we launched a new jarred product... SALSA! The medium-heat salsa is made with our own tomatoes in New Haven, CT. It trends a little more on the mild side. Jars are $6.99 each or a case of 6 for $36!
We need box donations please!
Bring in your clean, gently used boxes during store hours. No need to break them down - simply rip off your address label in advance. Think Chewy, Amazon, Target, cases of wine, unscented diapers, etc. No box is too big! Nothing shoebox size or smaller, please.
IMPORTANT DATES
Save the Date for our 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Gleaning!
Here are the details:
We're harvesting for donation in conjuction with our friends at Real Food CT, who will deliver what we harvest to local food pantries and soup kitchens
Saturday, November 14th from 10-11 a.m.
No experience necessary. Families are welcome. Stay as long as your kids can reasonably participate.
Bring a box with you - it will help to have some extra vessels
Park on Farm House Lane (please reserve the lot at our store for those who are shopping). We will have balloons on the side street. Walk up the hill and meet us in the barnyard behind the store.
Wear sturdy footwear. All other materials will be provided.
Sign Up Here (It's asking if anyone can transport a ladder - a ladder is not needed!)
The Peak Season program has now ended (13 total weeks).
The Main Season program ended on Saturday, October 31st (21 total weeks).
The Extended Season program runs through Saturday, December 5th (32 total weeks).
Please inquire if you're not sure which program you selected.
The Monroe and Shelton Farmers' Market have ended for the year. We resume again in May and June!
Our store closes for the season on Saturday, December 5th. We will also be closed on Black Friday (November 27th) so that our staff can quickly work and then go home to enjoy more of Thanksgiving weekend with their families.
STORE INFORMATION
Here is the fresh produce we plan to have in stock while supplies last (through Sunday, November 8th)
Acorn squash
Basil
Beets
Bell peppers (the last of them for 2026!)
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Butternut squash
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celeriac
Collard greens
Delicata squash
Escarole
Garlic
Kale
Kohlrabi
Lettuce
Mashed potato squash
Onions
Potatoes
Radishes
Romanesco
Spaghetti squash
Sweet potatoes
Swiss chard
Tomatillos (the last of them for 2026!)
Tomatoes (the last of them for 2026!)
Plus, apples from our friends at Hindinger Farm in Hamden.
CURRENT STORE HOURS:
Monday: 10:30 to 3 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cash or check is our preferred method of payment as it allows our family's farm to keep 100% of the profits. However, we also gladly accept credit cards and Venmo.
VEGETABLE SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
EXTENDED SEASON WEEK 28 OF 32
(Tuesday, November 3rd through Saturday, November 7th)
Share Contents (Listed approximately from shortest shelf life to longest)
Large:
1 head of cauliflower or romanesco
1 quart of Brussels sprouts
2 celeriac
2 sweet potatoes
1 spaghetti squash
1 free choice item: potatoes, kohlrabi, parsley
Small:
1 quart of Brussels sprouts
1 celeriac
1 sweet potato
1 spaghetti squash
1 free choice item: potatoes, kohlrabi, parsley
Storage tips and recipes for all of the vegetables in this week's share can be located on our website, here.
VEGETABLE SUBSCRIPTION PICKUP POLICIES
All pickups must take place within store operating hours. For many reasons, we can't leave shares outside the store. Pickup days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
If you need to skip your share for the week, or change your pickup day, you must provide us with 48 hours' notice for any of the options below. This is because we pack shares the day before pickup. Once your share has been harvested and packed, we can not change or cancel your pickup.
For Tuesday pickups being changed, we need to know by Sunday.
Wednesday pickups, we need to know by Monday.
Saturday pickups, we need to know by Thursday.
You have the option to choose another pickup day in a given week: we offer share pickup on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday only. We can not have shares ready on any other days.
You can skip a pickup and receive a double the following week.
If you miss your pickup, we will hold your share for 24 hours after your pickup day, and then it will be donated to a local food pantry. With more members than ever before, we don't have the cooler space to hold onto shares longer than this. This is a great option if you miss your pickup - just come the next day.
You can always send a guest to pick up in your place by simply notifying us of their name.
Please send us an email to laurelglenfarm@gmail.com 48 hours before an anticipated change. You must submit your request in writing in order to leave a paper trail. This allows you to show proof to our store staff at pickup in the event that we need clarification.
If a share is picked up outside of your scheduled time (aside from an approved change) or the 24 hour holding period without proof of a request, you will be billed for an additional share.
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