Winter Harvest Still Available

By Margaret Gilmour

I’m not crazy about the super-cold weather.

Fireplaces, mittens and warm boots help me get through the colder months (along with hot cider).

And there’s another guaranteed pick-me-up: A visit to one of the winter markets, where you can bundle up and fill your sack with local goods all season long.

Last year I bought a plentiful supply of carrots and potatoes from the Phoenixville Winter Market, along with Birchrun Blue Cheese (absolutely one of my favorites). The root vegetables remained fresh up until the last frost (the blue cheese, though—lasted about a week. Too good to save).

This year we have more options to buy fresh, local food and artisan goods. Especially in December, when it feels good to spread Holiday cheer as you shop, and by chance, bump into a neighbor or two.

Here’s where to go:

Lancaster Farm Fresh’s 4 Season Harvest Program:

Inverbrook Farm is now a drop-off site for Lancaster Farm Fresh’s, 4- Season Harvest Program.

Lancaster farm Fresh is a local farmer-run, organic growers cooperative serving all of Eastern Pennsylvania, New York City, and most of the tri-state area to connect the farmer and the customer.

The drop-off begins Tuesday, November 17th and continues each Tuesday at least through Christmas. After that, it all depends on the weather: snow problems or very, very cold temperatures can mess up the delivery.

There’s no limit to how many 4-Season Harvest members can join.

Sign up through Lancaster Farm Fresh. Preorder online before pick up. Also, at Inverbrook are fresh eggs, frozen chickens and, as long as they continue to grow—delicious greens.

Pick up: Tuesdays, from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. from the farm.