2011/2012 Winter Shares Now Available!

Season #4!!!

2011/2012 Winter Shares Now Available!

There is nothing more flavorful then biting into a firm red tomato picked right off of the vine in the middle of January, during 20 below temps and snow swirls around outside.  This is not a dream, this is reality and it has been my reality for the past four years.

As we head into our  fourth season of winter CSA shares we look forward to crispy green lettuce mixes from Plantpeddler and Rolling Hills Greenhouse, mediterranean cucumbers and tomatoes from Plantpeddler.  Annie's will be providing zucchini, beets, carrots, green beans, radishes, green onions, spinach, kohlrabi, and kale up to mid-December.  Other root crops come from various producers such as GROWN Locally and Fairfield Farms.

I have seen advertisements for winter CSA's and most of them are for a couple of months and ending in December or they purchase in produce from other states.  Annie's does not.  All produce is raised by local farmers in our area and we deliver weekly.  We also continue our staples share.  This consists of Hansen's Dairy milk and butter, organic eggs from S&C Organics and bread from Dough and Joe.  These too are local producers.

You can join our winter CSA anytime, as we ask for no commitments during this season.  Because our weather is unpredictable, power could go out and freeze out the crops, not enough sunlight to produce product, or we could run out of produce.  Our deliveries are still running on Tuesday's and Friday's.  Give us a call or e-mail us if you are interested.

Annie's Gardens & Greens "GreenGrocery"

Annie's Gardens & Greens

GreenGrocery Hours!

The Calmar location is located at 117 E. Main.

Our store hours are:

  • Monday's and Tuesday's closed.
  • Wednesday's 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
  • Thursday's 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Friday's 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Saturday's Closed.
  • Sunday's Closed.
Phone:  563-562-4222 (Calmar shop)  or 800-644-7245 (Fort Atkinson site)


Greenhouse Hours

Greenhouse Hours

The greenhouse and mini gift shop are open April thru October.
Our hours will be changing for the 2012 season. 

To contact us:
30975 Lincoln Rd
Fort Atkinson, IA 52144

Phone: 563-534-7760 or 800-644-7245
Fax: 563-534-7652
E-mail: postmaster@anniesgardensandgreens.com

2011's Herb of the Year!

Horseradish

2011's Herb of the Year!

Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) is a hardy perennial, it resembles dock (Rumex spp.) with tall, stalked, slightly rumpled leaves. Horseradish provides a unique pungency differnt from that of black and red peppers, and the tall, broad leaves provide a textural contrast in the herb garden. You will love this herb forever because once you plant it, the smallest piece of root can grow a new plant, and whenever you are absolutly sure you've removed the horseradish from you garden, it comes back. Horseradish is notably high in vitamin C and has anti-microbial activities to preserve meat. Although the root is considered GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe), Horseradish root in excessive doses may lead to diarrhea or night sweats.

If you grow horseradish in you home garden spring is the best time to plant. Plant in a sunny location with plenty of rotted manure or compost. You may did the roots as you need them, but after falls first heavy frost is when the flavor is at it's peak. Root that are three years old should be discarded as too tough.
Information taken  from: www.iherb.org/hoy2011.htm