hello everyone!
Here's this week's newsletter, made by Maggie Miller, an intern and community member on the farm.  The weather continues to be very challenging and stressful, leading to lots of unpredictability in the crop yields.  All of us on the farm are thankful for the cooler weather today, and Sunday's half inch of rain, but we need much more.  we are still hoping for some more this week.
there might be a number of unusual and extraordinary fruits and veggies in your box this week, so I strongly urge you to check out this tab on our website:  and scroll down to the June section.Recipes and Uncommon and Extraordinary Vegetableshttp://mustardseedfarm.org/?q=node/404

we are planning to give you purslane in your box.  this is a weed, but its also yummy, drought resistant, and one of the most nutritious plants that you can eat.  I like to just snack on these in the field, fresh and crunchy, but they are good cooked, or chopped in a salad, and we have a pork stew recipe posted on the website.  
the newsletter features some other edible weeds that won't be in your box, but are all in their prime right now.  
the strawberries have been small and sweet, and the season is almost over.  this is the smallest, shortest season yet.  my guess is that many later blossoms were unable to pollinate because of the heat, but i don't know for sure.  Our raspberries are just starting, and they are looking good.  It is our hope that over the next few weeks, you will get a chance to try most of the berries we grow here.  Let us know if you are interested in helping us pick berries on Sundays.  Many of the berries need picking 3 or more times a week and we don't have enough labor to keep on top of it.  If you pick, you can keep half of what you pick in gratitude for your help.
Anise hyssop is an edible native prairie plant that tastes like licorice.  it makes great tea and adds fun flavor in a salad or treat.
thanks everyone!praying for rain - alice mcg