Greetings from the Ambler Farm Stand!

We've had a great first week as our Farm Stand is now officially open. Our farmer, Ben Saunders, is in the fields early, harvesting, to maximize the quality of everything we sell. Our goal is to sell produce AND build relationships with people - people who will frequent the Farm and

spread the word about locally grown, fresh produce. Come visit us as we are so proud of our newest production field; a patchwork of specialty crops with pathways to easily view the crops. If you haven’t been by the farm lately – here’s a picture of the field:

Our Produce

Here's what you'll find at the Farm Stand this week:

• Arugula
• Beets (Red Ace, Chioggia)
• Collards
• Herbs (Tarragon, Rosemary, Dill, Basil, Cilantro, Lavender, Chives, Garlic Chives, Mint)
• Kale (Red Russian, Winterbor)
• Lettuce
• Mesclun Mix (Mizuna, Arugula, Tatsoi, Mustard, Kale, etc)
• Raspberries
• Swiss Chard
• Turnips

If you are in the area on Thursdays and Saturdays, 9:30AM – 5PM, please stop by the stand at 257 Hurlbutt Streetin Wilton, CT. Pick up some produce for dinner on your way home. Talk with the people who grow your food. Ask Ben how we grow it (chemical and pesticide free - all the produce is grown under a protocol at least as stringent as theUSDA organic protocol). Ask about the variety. Ask for ideas on how to cook and slice the product or share a favorite recipe with us. And remember – ALL farm stand sales as well as donations go back into the farm!!

Volunteer Opportunities

With such a productive garden, we really need extra help with all aspects of growing our crops and operating the farm stand. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! We need:

• Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays anytime 9:30 to Noon – 6 people for general gardening chores (weeding, thinning, watering, planting, etc)
• Thurs & Sat 7AM to 9:30AM – 2 people for harvesting for the Farm Stand
• Thurs & Sat anytime from 9:30AM to 5PM – 1 person to oversee the Farm Stand

For the first two above, our farmer, Ben Saunders, is the contact. His email is: bsaundersis@gmail.com. If there are other times that are more convenient for you, this can be easily arranged through Ben.

If you're more interested in helping with the Farm Stand, please contact Jim Meinhold at jmeinhol@optonline.net.

See you at the Stand!

Solstice Supper

The Solstice Supper at Ambler Farm featured farm-to-table food provided by Barcelona, a silent auction of farm, garden, table and culinary items, and hayrides and horseshoes. The trebuchet was also a big hit!



The Solstice Supper Committee:


Organizers of the Ambler Farm summer solstice supper were, from left, Cory Lee, Lynn Caldwell, Kathy Rosenbaum, Claudia Avallone, Tracy Taylor, Amy Curley, Stephanie Mercado and Michele Bennett.

Organic Food + Wine

What a pleasure to see so many people come out for an evening of Organic Food & Wine at Ambler Farm last week. A crowd of both new and long-time Ambler supporters enjoyed a lively and informative talk about organic wine, delicious hors d'oeuvres made from local food sources, and good conversation with one another.

Special thanks to Amy Dixon of Stew Leonard's Wine Shops; Lynn and John Holbrook of Holbrook Farm; Thomas Camm of Artisan Made - Northeast; Wave Hill Bread; Offinger's Farm; and Ambler farmer Ben Saunders. And many thanks to all of you who joined us on a perfect spring evening at Ambler.

MAURA CONNOLLY, BETH CULNANE, STEPHANIE GORDON, VICKY MEANY, ANDREA O'MEARA, SARAH SIMMONS, REBECCA THOMPSON
Organic Food & Wine Committee
Friends of Ambler Farm Hurlbutt Street, June 7