WELLSPRING CHARITABLE GARDENS

Fresh Today… Green Beans, Shelling Peas, Potatoes, Summer Squash, Lettuce, Cucumbers, Celery, Beets, Swiss Chard, Radishes, Cilantro, Basil, Valencia Oranges & Flowers Using your Produce… by Julie Moreno The season is changing and we have the first green beans and garlic of the season. Garlic is so much better in the summer when it is freshly harvested. Store the garlic can on the counter. A couple more storage tips: the potatoes should be kept out of plastic and kept in a

Fresh Today… New Potatoes, Artichokes, Summer Squash, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Swiss Chard, Spring Onions, Head Lettuce, Chives, Dill, Basil, Parsley, Apricots & Cherries Using your Produce… by Julie Moreno When potatoes are available at the store every day of the year, we forget how good a freshly harvested potato can taste. This smashed potato recipe highlights the humble potato in a crispy side dish that transforms them into golden, pan-fried delights. After boiling and dryi

Fresh Today… Summer Squash, Cucumbers, Green Onions, Broccoli, Arugula, Salad Turnips, Peas, Carrots, Lettuce, Basil, Dill & Parsley Using your Produce… by Julie Moreno The summer squash is producing a strong crop. For peak flavor and texture, summer squash is best used soon after harvesting, within a few days of receiving your basket. Store them in the fridge for up to a week. The skin is tender and full of nutrients, so there’s no need to peel, just give them a rinse and

Fresh Today… Snap Peas, Summer Squash, Spinach, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Carrots, Arugula, Artichokes, Lettuce, Dill, Chives, Basil & Parsley Using your Produce… by Julie Moreno Snap peas are the edible pods that are eaten whole, raw or cooked, after removing the tough string that runs down the edge. I like to remove the string by hand, twisting at the stem and then pulling the stem down the length of the pod with the string. The process will take some time, but it can be done