The indoor Wednesday market has been such a hit with shoppers, we are considering moving the Saturday market indoors, as well.  Then, I’m thinking, “farm stand open rain or shine, (or blistering heat)” would be so much more appealing. To me!  Be sure to stop by and check us out – but you’ll have to come IN!

And did you see Addie Broyles article in the food section of the paper today? New kids on the block… Springdale Farm!

Austin American Statesman

Major upgrade at Springdale Farm! Artist extraordinaire and farm volunteer, Ruth Meaders, painted this wonderful new mural on the front office/barn/indoor-farm-stand wall. What a happy upgrade! Thank you, Ruth!!!

Feeding Austin from Rachael Schroeder on Vimeo.

The tomatoes are here! They won’t last forever, so stock up while you can. Tomatoes freeze easily; just wash and core them and freeze them. (I put mine on a cookie sheet for an hour or so and them bag them, so they don’t stick together.) You’ll be so glad to have them in the winter; you’ll never have to buy canned tomatoes again. Canning is another great way to preserve the season. We had a canning party or two last year, but just this week we canned up a small batch of salsa – 7 pints. So big event or little, enjoy your tomatoes. And be sure to explore the world of heirlooms!