Our most dedicated CSA members long for the days of crisp salad greens and the crunch of a green bean. But for some, a CSA is more of a burden than a fun time. Before you decide to sign up for a Garden City Harvest share, take our quiz to see if you are ready to take on the challenge in 2018.
Read MoreYou’re ready to CSA farm share with Garden City Harvest. . . Now which farm is best for you? We've got some details to make the decision easy!
Read MoreIf you haven’t met her yet, Clare Vergobbi is the manager of Orchard Gardens Farm. Here’s her story about learning to cook seasonally, and who guided her along the way. While she was writing this, she found so many people around Garden City Harvest saying things like “I love that book!” Or “have you tried the beet cake in that one?” etc. In other words, she’s got great taste and a solid go-to list.
Read MoreI teach Farmer in the Classroom as one of the School Garden Managers here at Garden City Harvest. A few weeks ago, I received a heart-warming email from a parent of a second grade student at Paxson Elementary School. While teachers and kiddos are generally happy to have me visiting their classrooms (“YAYYY, Farmer Lori’s here!”), it’s not often that I get feedback from families.
Read MoreIn 2012, I had an extremely difficult year attributed to severe ankylosing spondylitis and Crohn’s disease. I had to quit my job, leave college, apply for disability and was bedridden on and off for most of the year.
Read MoreWhen I see cauliflower on my CSA’s chalkboard, I am filled with joy. It is one of those vegetables that does so much in place of a starch. Sub it for rice, pizza crust, mashed potatoes, tots (just heard about that one!). . . The list goes on.
Read MoreFor most, strawberry season in Missoula is coming to a close. As I harvest the last of my strawberries from my June bearing strawberry patch, I am reminded of a recent midnight baking escapade with strawberry rhubarb scones.
Read MoreA few weeks ago, I got this recipe from Ellie Costello, owner of Black Bear Soups (which you will find at the Clark Fork Farmers’ Market), director over at MUD, and former PEAS Farm caretaker. I wouldn’t be surprised if some of you still had scapes hanging out in your fridge, so I thought having another scape recipe would be a good idea. . . So here’s Ellie with a new twist on gazpacho—great for hot weather!
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