Most of our seeds/plants come from organizations and networks dedicated to preserving food diversity, an issue to which we are deeply committed because of the overall environmental implications. For the 2007 growing year

Heirloom/gourmet lettuce mix
Tomatoes
Fingerling potatoes
Kale
Chard
Green onions
Beans
Cucumbers
Radishes
Peppers (hot & sweet)
Zucchini
Watermelon

I may find additional items and offer them a la carte, such as pie cherries or apples from my family’s gardens--I'll let you know when/what I find as we go along.

If you sign up by May 15, you’re welcome to suggest items for the garden. we'll also try peas and some other cooler crop vegetables (broccoli, cabbage if you like) and roots, squashes and herbs. We’ll attempt some sweetcorn again, though it failed last year, mainly due to pollination issues.

In 2007, we’re also starting strawberries, rhubarb, bramble (raspberries and black raspberries) and asparagus, but these plants won't be ready for harvest until '09/'10

We base our decisons on what to grow from subscriber input, and the knowledge of what's appropriate for our local area. We all share the harvest of what comes, the garden’s produce belongs to all of us who subscribe. So, if there's an abundance of green beans, we'll all get a lot of green beans until the plants quit producing. We encourage subscribers to freeze/can the extras and enjoy them in the winter months. Or, give away your extras. Kind of old-fashioned, but very thrifty (and tasty!) So, the bottom line for choice is that you have some influence up front as a subscriber if you'd like to see a specific item, but we all take what the garden gives once we start growing.

We encourage you to learn more about genetically modified plants and seeds, and can recommend these sources and articles we’ve found enlightening.

localharvest.org

foodroutes.org

farmpaths.org