CSA: Now Offering Half Shares

Some CSA members who were with us last year have asked for a half share option as a means to accommodate smaller households. Daniel and I both agree that this is a wonderful idea! So we've decided to add in a half share option for smaller households.

Prices will be as follows:

Full Share (family of 3-5) $360 for the season.
         Deposit $120 before March 31 and two cheques for $120 post dated for Aug 8 & Sept 5.
       

Half Share  (family of 1-2) $210 for the season.
         Deposit $70 before March 31 and two cheques for $70 post dated for Aug 8 and Sept 5.

Payments can also be made through our new PayPal button in the left hand column of our website. There are a number of options to chose from.

Drop us an email catnapgardens@gmail.com or call Tracy (705) 716-7646, if you have any questions or you'd like to sign up.

**NEW** Volunteer CSA Spots

Do you love seasonal, local vegetables? Want to get a weekly box of vegetables for free?

This year Catnap Gardens is offering a few CSA spots in exchange for volunteer work on the farm. As a young farm, we are always in need of a few extra hands as well as good company.

Instead of paying $360 for a full season share, Volunteer CSA members will be given a weekly food box in exchange for 2 hours a week (or 4 hours in two weeks) of help on the farm for the duration of the CSA (July 18-Oct 3).

Volunteers will be helping with transplanting seedlings from the greenhouse to the field, watering, weeding, harvesting and prepping vegetables for the CSA or markets. It's great work for someone who loves being outside and working with their hands. Training and assistance will be provided, so no experience is necessary. Hours are flexible and children are welcome to come along to help
or just explore.

If this sounds like your cup of tea email me, Tracy, at catnapgardens@gmail.com

2017 CSA Sign Ups!

CSAs are becoming very popular amongst small scale, Canadian farmers. Prior to the start of the growing season local food enthusiasts purchase “shares” in their local farm in exchange for a weekly food box that contains a variety of produce for a prescribed period of time. 

All food offered through Catnap Gardens’ weekly food box has been grown on our farm in Midhurst using hand tools and without the aid of fossil fuels (except our tiller) or chemical fertilizers. We source certified organic seeds, use organic potting mix and certified organic compost. Our weed control methods include tarping, tilling, flame weeding and hand pulling. We emphasize soil health and small scale methods to ensure our vegetables produce the highest nutrients possible for our customers.  

By investing in the CSA model members are investing in the farm and helping to make a more food secure future for their community.

HOW IT WORKS…

At Catnap Gardens, members receive a share of the garden’s bounty for 12 weeks from

 July 18 until Oct 3.

The cost per share is $360 for the season (which averages to $30 a week) payable in a lump sum or with a $120 deposit and two postdated cheques. 

Your deposit secures your spot. We are only offering 30 shares this year so don’t delay or you may lose your spot.

                                          

There will be three pick up times this year from which to choose...

Tuesdays 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. @ Bldg P210 in Borden (new hospital building)

Fridays 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. @ the Farm in Midhurst (County Road 27 & Horseshow Valley Rd)

Saturdays 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. @ the Orillia Fairgrounds Farmer’s Market

What’s included in each share varies week to week.  A typical box from Catnap Gardens may include:

July: peas, globe & cherry tomatoes (heirloom varieties), cucumber, herbs, romaine lettuce, spring mix, radishes, carrots, zucchini **NEW** microgreens, kale.

August: baby greens, sweet peppers, globe & cherry tomatoes (heirloom varieties), cucumber, beans, melon, baby romaine and other greens, new potatoes, **NEW** microgreens, multi coloured carrots, patti pan summer squash.

September: Baby greens, leeks, head lettuce, tomatoes, broccoli, onions, winter squash, spinach, tomatoes, carrots, pumpkin, and assorted decorative gourds.

Email catnapgardens@gmail.com for a registration form. 

If you have any questions about the CSA food box program please call Tracy at (705) 716-7646