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Fruit and News: Week of May 21st, 2012

close up of an olive branche laden with tiny yellow white flowers

Right now, mid-way to olive harvesting time, is when the trees bloom; the branches are bright with flowers, and the ground below is yellow with tiny olive blossom petals. Truly, this is a glorious sight to my eyes, and a good omen to all of you olive oil lovers out there.

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Happy Child Photo of the Week: May 21st 2012

We saw Brooks cherries in the CSA boxes again this week. Here’s Lissi from our Walnut Creek drop site. Her face says it all! This Week’s Photo  

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Happy Child Photo of the Week: May 14th 2012

Happy Child with Cherries

We saw Brooks cherries in the CSA boxes this week – and we all know children love fresh, sweet cherries! Here’s a great photo from one of our members in Berkeley. This Week’s Photo  

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Recipe: Peach and Red Onion Relish

Thinly sliced onions and peaches, this relish is excellent over grilled chicken, fish, or pork.

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Farm Focus: Compost and Beneficial Microbes

A man holding a meter long thermometer and a handful of compost

Compost, sometimes called black gold, is a vital component to building healthy soil. Like soil, compost is a complex and living system. Each pile of compost has its own biology.

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