Farmstand Newsletter: June 27 - July 5
Oh Snap! Our peas are ready for picking. We've got snap peas, snow peas, and shell peas.Be sure to stop by the farmstand for a quart and fill it up with a mix of your favorite peas in our Pick Your Own garden. Pick snap peas and shell peas that are full and plump. Then have fun shelling your own peas. The pods of snap peas and snow peas are edible. Use them whole in pasta, salads, steamed or simply enjoyed raw. I am excited to munch on these sweet treats.  
- Dee, Farmstand Manager  

Please note: Next week, the Farmstand will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th, due to the holiday. 
What's at the Stand

We have lots of delicious produce  at the Stand this week, including:
  • Scallions
  • Beets
  • Fennel
  • Broccoli 
  • Chard
  • Collards
  • Kale
  • Garlic Scapes
  • Cabbage
  • Napa Cabbage
  • Kohlrabi
  • Basil
  • Cilantro
  • Dill
  • Parsley
  • Lettuce
  • Lettuce Mix
  • Strawberries (Nourse Farm)
  • PYO herbs
  • PYO flowers
  • PYO peas 

It's Getting Hot Hot Hot

We are happy to be sourcing some new local products at the stand. If you like it hot, then you gotta try Kitchen Garden Farm's Organic Sriracha. Available in original and habanero, this bright, garlicky take on chili sauce will spice up any dish. Made with peppers grown in Sunderland, MA.
Last day to buy Green Dollars is June 30th

Green Dollars are the most convenient way to shop for produce and get the best value at the Farmstand all season long.   You get the freedom to choose the quantity and types of vegetables you want . Plus, you can pick up your vegetables anytime the Farmstand is open.  You can buy your Green Dollars online, or stop by the Farmstand to purchase them.


Here is how it works:
Green Dollars are prepaid Farmstand credit for produce that Land's Sake Members may purchase before the Farmstand opens. We record how many Green Dollars you have, and then when you're ready to check out, we deduct them from your total. Plus, by purchasing Green Dollars ahead of the Farmstand season, you automatically get a 10% bonus on your credit total. That means if you buy $100 in Green Dollars, you actually get to spend $110, or if you buy $200 Green Dollars, you get $220 to spend. 

Read on for more information, and register for yours today:
  • 2017 Green Dollars are only open to 2017 Members. If you are not a Member yet, you may renew your Membership on the Green Dollars registration form. Or, you may renew your Membership separately here, and then buy Green Dollars.
  • Choose any amount that makes sense for you. From $10 to $800, we accept any amount of Green Dollars!
  • Complete your purchase, and we'll add your 10% bonus to your account automatically. 
  • When you're shopping at the Farmstand, just be sure to give us your last name and tell us you're using Green Dollars. 
  • Green Dollars are for produce only. They cannot be used for dried or packaged goods, honey, maple syrup, t-shirts, or other items.
  • Green Dollars must be used by October 29, 2017 and there are no refunds for unused balances.
  • Green Dollars may not be used at the November Pre-Thanksgiving Sale. 

Sneak Peak Whole Foods Tour & Support Land's Sake on July 5th

On Wednesday July 5th Whole Foods is offering exclusive, behind-the-scenes tours of the newest store in Sudbury. Proceeds from the tour go to support Land's Sake, so be sure to sign up now and reserve your place! On the tour, you'll get a  behind the scenes look at Whole Food's kombucha on tap, Clover Food Lab, PRESSED & full service Allegro Espresso and Coffee Bar. Hungry for more? There will also be self-serve macaron and mochi bars and the opportunity to meet the Whole Foods Team.
  • When: Wednesday, July 5th, 11 am - 4 pm (Several tours throughout the day, pre-registration suggested)
  • Where: Whole Foods Market Sudbury, 536 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776
  • Cost: Free, but donations made at the event will support Land's Sake!

Tomorrow - Adult Paint Morning with Dee
Wednesday, June 28th, 10 am - 12 pm

Spend your morning creating at the farm and get inspired by the sights and sounds around you.  Create your own version of a floral painting as a local artist walks you through step by step. Learn to mix colors and paint while relaxing with friends on a glorious summer day. All supplies are included and no painting/art experience needed.  Registration capped at 20 participants Fee: $40/session. Register  here.
 

Plein Air Painting Workshop with Larry Grob 
Saturday, July 8th, 8 am - 12 pm

Spend a Saturday morning seeing the Farm through an artist's eyes. Local landscape artist Larry Grob will help you take your first steps or hone your skills in plein air painting, as we focus on the rewards of outdoor painting...with tips on picking your subject, composition, technique, materials, 'survival' skills, and more. Larry will create a demo painting and be your coach as you try your hand at bringing the beauty of Land's Sake to life. All media are welcome. Bring your own drawing board, sketchpad, canvas, paper, pencils, or paints...and a field easel if you have one. Great for beginners to intermediate painters. Larry will be demonstrating using pastels. Morning coffee and snacks will be provided. Additional Saturday morning workshops will run August 26th and September 23. Fee: $55 per session.  Register here. 
Poetry Writing Workshop with Celia Lechtman  RESCHEDULED to July 9th,  11 am - 12:30 pm

Join Celia to flex your creative muscles after this grey, rainy winter! We will be finding poetic inspiration from warm-up prompts, each other, and the farm itself in a supportive, process-focused environment. Whether it's your first time picking up a pen or you just need a fresh perspective, you will leave with seeds (or even blossoms!) of poetry you can be proud of. 
 
Originally from Virginia, Celia Lechtman is a woman in constant motion. She has taught poetry and theater at all levels, from the littlest of littles to adults in the state correctional system and knows that everyone is capable of remarkable authentic expression. A writer, doodler, singer in the kitchen, lover of moss, good dogs, and things that go bump in the night, Celia is currently based in and around Somerville, MA. 
 
Sunday, July 9th
11:00 am - 12:30 pm 
$45 per person 
Located at Land's Sake Farm
90 Wellesley St, Weston MA
  Register here. 
Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 7pm | Saturday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm | Closed Mondays