Category Archives: Farm Stand Update

At the Farmstand

You can stew it, fry it, braise it, grill it, mash it with herbs and spices. You can stuff it, stew it, steam it or roast it. In India its versatility has earned it the title “king of vegetables.” At the Ambler Farm farmstand, we call it, simply, eggplant. Farmer Ben has grown two varieties...

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Great day for the Farmstand

Please mark your calendars for next Saturday, September 17, for the Honey Bee Jamboree, presented by the Backyard Beekeepers Association at Ambler Farm from 10 to 3. There’s more information about the Jamboree on the Calendar of Events on our website. Our farmstand is open today from 10:30 to 5, and you’ll find all your...

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Open for Business after Irene

Irene certainly roughed us up a bit, but for the most part we were fortunate. Indeed, there’s plenty to harvest in the garden this morning and we’ll have it ready for you at our farmstand (at 257 Hurlbutt Street) from 10.30 to 5. Our fresh-picked, all-organic offering will include tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, basil, fennel,...

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Regarding Irene

In light of the fact that the hurricane that shares a name with the Greek Goddess of Peace is charging towards us so belligerently, we are going to cancel tomorrow’s farmstand. Though the forecasters say nothing is likely to happen until tomorrow afternoon or evening, we’ll make good use of the time to make sure...

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What’s Up Doc

That very smart rabbit Bugs Bunny knew a thing or two about carrots. Loaded with beneficial nutrients, Bugs’s favorite snack has been said for decades to be good for your vision. More recent research makes clear that carrots also contain substances that are good for your heart and that can help your body fight cancer....

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