Wholistic Woman
Embracing a whole life approach to wellness
Each week, Groundswell Community Farm CSA provides a list of expected vegetables and estimated value to its members. This week’s was: Kale OR Chard Brussels’ Sprouts OR Cabbage Radishes Leeks OR Celery Beet Roots Potatoes Peppers Tomatoes Garlic Onion Broccoli OR Beans OR Greens 1 Spaghetti Squash Lots of winter squash seconds (eat these …
One of the reasons I love being part of a CSA is that it forces you to recognize the different seasons. It’s a great metaphor for life. Not only do you get to experience the growing seasons, but sometimes life transitions as well. Groundswell was the first CSA I ever joined. I took a few …
Lately I’ve been struck by how differently everyone approaches vegetables. When I was being trained for the diabetes prevention lifestyle program one of the trainers said that some people just don’t like fruits and vegetables. I was shocked. How can one NOT like vegetables? Then again, my sister-in-law doesn’t like chocolate cake, so I suppose …
One of the reasons I love being part of a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) is the feeling of being part of a farm. My Dad was a farmer when I was growing up, and I have relatives that still farm, but living in the suburbs now I often feel removed from farm life. The …
This Labor Day weekend, let’s pay homage to those who labor for very little: Our local farmers. Many farmers markets are open, so before heading out to the lake or picnic, consider stopping to pick up locally baked buns vegetables for a salad corn on the cob from a farmstand pie from the sweet elderly …
