FLOWER POTLUCK - Saturday, August 10 at 5:30 PM on the farm

Join us for this awesome, free event! All are welcome! We'll start with a dinner potluck (please bring a dish to share if you are able) followed by a flower arranging workshop led by Jen, aka @iowadahlialady! All flowers will be provided; bring your own vase or jar to hold your bouquet.

This week's newsletter made by Frances


Just some quick note about MELONS:This past week, our WATERMELONS, and CANTALOUPES just started to ripen.  We hope we will have enough for you all to get one of each, and potentially more after that.  However, just like our cucumbers, these plants are very popular with insect pests, so a long melon season can not be guaranteed.  

Hello friends,
We've been waiting until we have a better idea of the weather forecast to make our final plan, but now we are being decisive:

Garlic Harvest, Saturday, 7/6, 8am-4pm!!!
We will work 8am-noon, have a potluck lunch, and then finish up 1-4pm.  RSVP is helpful, but not necessary.  We hope to get all the garlic pulled out of the ground, trimmed, sorted, and hung up to dry and cure.  If you help, you will be able to take home garlic, and maybe a few berries.  

Practical Farmers of Iowa Field Day: This free, educational event is scheduled for Sunday, June 30 from 3-5 PM on the farm.

Our theme is "Agriculture Supporting Community" and we will have leaders from our farm talking about community and cooperation through the lens of on-farm research, shared leadership, our volunteer model and community partners, growing flowers, seed saving, and more! Come learn, eat some delicious ice cream and local berries, and make some new friends!

hi friends!
Here's some news about the veggie boxes this week. 
newsletter made by fabulous intern, Frances, to help you identify what's in your box and some tips for use.
Extra info:Please return our waxed boxes and berry containers!  we will use them again and again.  

Just a quick note to let everyone know that

WE ARE NO LONGER HOSTING A FORAGING CLASS ON SATURDAY JUNE 15, due to the unexpected changes that come with life,

but

We are having a
FORAGING CLASS THIS WEDNESDAY, June 12, 1-2:30ish, at the farm.
led by Crystal Jewell.
RSVP would be lovely.

Thanks for understanding! Apologies for late changes!
and here's this weeks newsletter, made by Abby Housker

hello all,
here are some extra notes about the veggies and the farm this week. 

in your box:FOR SURE: spinach, lettuce, radish,
 MAYBE: kohlrabi, kale, boc choy, dill, snap peas (edible pod), chives, and garlic scapes.  honeyberries???

2024 UPDATE: YES, WE HAVE PLANTS FOR SALE:
PRAIRIE, GARDEN, AND SUCCULENTS

We have started a lot of seeds! Here is an inventory of what we have available for sale.
2024 PRAIRIE PLANT INVENTORY

First market this Saturday!!! We will have plants for sale at the Ames Farmers Market this Saturday from 8-12! Come get your veggie starts, prairie seedlings, and maybe a fun craft item or two! You can also get a copy of our summer events schedule, learn about volunteer opportunities, and more.

So Many Exciting Events!

We have a whole assortment of summer events planned, and they will be starting as early as next week. Here is a photo of our current events schedule, which we will keep adding to throughout the summer. Our Farm Calendar