Our garden seedling sale will continue into June
- Victoria & Randy Rogowski
- 2 hours ago
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STORIES & UPDATES
Our seedling sale took place this past weekend and it was awesome to see so many of you prepping to grow your gardens!
We know many people weren't quite ready to plant yet, or couldn't make it this weekend, but rest assured, seedlings will continue to be on sale in front of the store during all of our open hours.
Sold as single plants ($5.50 each or 3 for $15):
Heirloom slicing tomatoes
Red and yellow slicing tomatoes
Red and yellow grape tomatoes
Red cherry tomatoes
Eggplant
Red bell peppers
Jalapenos
Sold in 2-packs ($5 each or 2 for $9):
Slicing and pickling cucumbers
Zucchini
Yellow squash
Broccoli
Kale
Pumpkins
Sold in 4-packs ($10 each or 2 for $18):
Green and red lettuce
Green beans
Basil, cilantro, thyme, parsley, mint, oregano
Sunflowers and zinnias
Hanging flower baskets are on sale this week! They're $15 each (+tax) from Monday, May 18th through Sunday, May 24th.
What an absolutely gorgeous week ahead!
I stepped out of the greenhouse this week and was struck by this beautiful view. We definitely feel extremely lucky to spend so much time on the farm.
However, I did get off the farm on Wednesday this week to go to a farm to school event in Bristol. I was invited by UConn Extension to network with food service directors from around the state. I made some promising connections to work with districts this summer and potentially beyond.
Families in Shelton will be happy to know that our leeks were served at Shelton High School this week!
This week, we're racing to harvest broccoli rabe and choy sum before they bolt. Though I will be happy with these hot temperatures ahead, these leafy greens won't be happy. They'll start to flower if we don't harvest them in time.
Therefore, this week's list of share contents comes with a disclaimer that we may need to make a substitution if we lose these crops.
We hope you aren't sick of greens yet, but they'll comprise most of the shares for the foreseeable future. The way I see it is I'm incredibly happy to have extra vitamins A, C, and K, folate, and antioxidants in my diet during this period of time.
This week, I threw chopped up escarole into a pot of Just a Crush with herbs and meatballs and served it with Durante's linguine. I try to make cooking greens as simple as possible so I don't have to reinvent the wheel with new recipes.
Overview: Also known as Chinese flowering cabbage, choy sum or choi sum is an Asian green that is a member of the cabbage family and relative of bok choy. Similar to broccoli rabe, you can eat the stalk, leaves, florets, and even the yellow flowers. The taste is similar to that of mustard, bok choy, broccoli rabe, and turnips. Varieties can be green or purple. Harvested in the spring and again in the fall.
Storage: Short-term: Store choy sum in a plastic bag in the crisper drawer of your fridge. Or, trim the ends and store it in a glass of water, like a bouquet. Wash when ready to use (within the week).
Long-term: Can be frozen after being blanched. See: How to Store Broccoli Rabe You Can Revive Wilted Lettuce and Veggies with This Simple Trick
Recipes:
We're so grateful for our hardworking crew! This week, the field crew planted tomatoes and tomatillos, plus pounded stakes and strung the trellises. It's a lot of physical labor to do that!
Each item is also harvested and washed by hand (each leaf of broccoli rabe and choy sum snipped and bunched!), sorted for its respective retail purpose, crated and tagged, and inspected before being sold.
It's about to get a whole lot busier soon, too!
UPCOMING EVENTS
We will be closing at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 4th. Members, please plan to come either in the morning that day, or we'll always hold your share for 24 hours. Therefore, pickups can also take place on Sunday, July 5th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Shelton Farmers' Market has begun! Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. through October. Location is 100 Canal Street.
Steve has retired from the farm, and we are so grateful for his hard work at the markets over the past few years. Crew member Jona is excited to take his place. Please welcome him and say hello!
The Monroe Farmers' Market begins on Friday, June 19, 2026. 3 to 6 p.m. 7 Fan Hill Road.
STORE INFORMATION
Here is the fresh produce we plan to have in stock while supplies last through Sunday, May 24th:
Arugula
Asian greens mix
Bok choy
Broccoli rabe
Choy sum
Escarole
Fresh herbs (sage, mint, oregano)
Leeks
Lettuce
Pea tendrils
Radishes (limited quantities)
Scallions
Tokyo bekana (a leaf cabbage for stir fry, salad, or slaw)
CURRENT 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.
We are all set with box donations at the moment! We'll let you know the next time we're in need. Thank you all!
VEGETABLE SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
EXTENDED SEASON WEEK 4 OF 32
(Tuesday, May 19th through Saturday, May 23rd)
Share Contents (Listed approximately from shortest shelf life to longest)
Large:
1 bunch of choy sum
1 bunch of broccoli rabe
2 heads of lettuce
1 bunch of scallions
2 free choice items: (tentative) escarole, bok choy, Tokyo bekana, leeks
Small:
1 bunch of choy sum
1 bunch of broccoli rabe
1 head of lettuce
1 bunch of scallions
1 free choice item: (tentative) escarole, bok choy, Tokyo bekana, leeks
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.
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. This is a great option if you accidentally 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 your anticipated pickup in order to make a 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, you will be billed for an additional share.