We launched a new jarred product!
FARM STORIES & UPDATES
Hi members,
This is the final pickup for Peak Season members, and we're so glad you joined us! Please email if you're not sure which program you're enrolled in.
This week, you're all receiving a unique crop that only comes once a year - kind of like garlic scapes.
Brussels sprout tops are harvested from the Brussels sprout plant in late summer; doing so helps the sprout heads grow larger by redirecting the plant's energy. Instead of making greens, they'll make nice big sprouts for us to harvest later this fall.
Here's what a Brussels sprout stalk looks like. See the little tiny sprouts at the base of each leaf?
Why waste the greens? The texture, flavor, and use are very similar to collard greens. They taste like a sweet, tender broccoli leaf. You can cook them in any way you'd cook hearty greens like kale or collards.
My favorite way to use them is to make a hash. I saute them with potatoes or sweet potatoes and onions. You can serve eggs on top. Here are some more ideas:
Use this conversion calculator to help with many of these recipes.
Maple-Glazed Sprout Tops and Crispy Pork with Creamy Polenta
Pumpkin Gnocchetti with Porcini, Goat's Cheese & Sprout Tops
Let's see what you decide to make - post those photos in our Facebook group!
Enrollment for 2027 Vegetable Subscriptions begins on Sunday, October 11th at 7 a.m.
We offer a 2-day sale: if you enroll by Monday, October 12th at 11:59 p.m., you qualify for special perks: a cash or check discount and an invitation to attend our Bonus Box Harvest event next September!
And check out the product descriptions on our website - you'll use this link to enroll on October 11th.
We do sell out our Peak Season and Extended Season by the end of Enrollment Day. Please set yourself an alarm to sign up at 7 a.m!
If you have any questions, please ask BEFORE Enrollment Day, as we will not be able to field questions about it that day.
We would love it if you'd join us again! This program is our favorite thing that we do on the farm.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Saturday, we launched a new jarred product... SALSA! The medium-heat salsa is made with our own tomatoes in New Haven, CT. Jars are $6.99 each or a case of 6 for $36!
Enter our Year of the Cabbage Cook-Off!
From now through Sunday, October 4th, share with us a unique or creative dish involving cabbage - something beyond stuffed cabbage and coleslaw - to showcase that culinary versatility. All you have to do is snap a photo of your meal and submit the name of the dish. Send it to us by email, post it in our subscription members' Facebook group, or tag us on social media @laurelglenfarmllc. We'll reshare all submissions and then choose one winner on Monday, October 5th. We've even had a prize custom made for the person who wows our team and community the most!
We are all set with box donations for now!
We'll let you know when we are ready to resume! Thank you so much.
Bulk boxes of plum tomatoes and pickling cucumbers are complete for 2026!
IMPORTANT DATES
Save the date for Sunday, October 11th at 7 a.m. for when 2027 Vegetable Subscription enrollment opens!
The Peak Season program runs through Saturday, October 3rd (13 total weeks).
The Main Season program runs through 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 Shelton Farmers' Market runs on Saturday mornings from 9-12 at 100 Canal Street. The Monroe Farmers' Market runs on Friday afternoons from 3-6 p.m. at 7 Fan Hill Road. Come visit us!
STORE INFORMATION
Here is the fresh produce we plan to have in stock while supplies last (through Sunday, October 4th)
Acorn squash
Basil
Bell peppers
Broccoli
Butternut squash
Cauliflower
Collard greens
Cucumbers (slicing and pickling)
Delicata squash
Eggplant
Escarole
Garlic
Grape tomatoes
Hot peppers
Husk cherries
Kale
Kohlrabi
Lettuce
Mashed potato squash
Onions
Peaches (last of them for 2026!)
Potatoes
Scallions
Shishito peppers
Spaghetti squash
Swiss chard
Tomatillos
Tomatoes
Watermelon (the last of it for 2026!)
Yellow squash
Zucchini
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
MAIN SEASON WEEK 17 OF 21
PEAK SEASON WEEK 13 OF 13
(Tuesday, September 29th through Saturday, October 3rd)
Share Contents (Listed approximately from shortest shelf life to longest)
Large:
1 head of broccoli or cauliflower (farmer's choice)
2 bell peppers
1/2 lb. of beans
1 bunch of Brussels sprout tops
1 head of lettuce
2 kohlrabi
2 free choice items: may include tomatoes, radishes, and zucchini
Small:
1 head of broccoli or cauliflower (farmer's choice)
2 bell peppers
1/2 lb. of beans
1 bunch of Brussels sprout tops
1 kohlrabi
1 free choice item: may include tomatoes, radishes, and zucchini
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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