Johnson's Backyard Garden

Sharing some old pics, taken 10 years ago by . Stunning work

The Greens of Summer

The greens we’re growing this summer are especially well-suited to grow in warm… err… scorching weather, and this means they may be greens you’re accustomed to seeing. In fact, many of you have called and asked what the star-shaped leaf in your CSA box is (sweet potato greens), or what to do with the small but dense bunch of amaranath that you picked up at market.

Learn about The Greens jbgorganic.com/blog

It’s no secret, WE LOVE LEEKS! Which are your favorite recipes with it?

Have you heard? Volunteering is available again at the farm. Give us a hand and get a box of veggies for your kindness! Details at the link jbgorganic.com/volunteer

Come check out our latest CSA PSA on Instagram! Get delicious ideas for your weekly veggies!

Good morning! Always inspiring having fresh rows!

Come visit us at the markets! jbgorganic.com/markets

Bringing:

Tomatoes and Okra; Black Beauty Eggplant, Purple Dancer Eggplant, and Graffiti Eggplant; Shish*tos, Jalapeños, Carolina Reapers, Cherry Bomb Peppers, Habaneros, and Serranos; Green Bell Peppers, Purple Islander Bell Peppers, Italian Peppers, and Mixed Sweet Peppers; Arugula, Sweet Potato Greens, Amaranth Greens, and Dandelion Greens; Orange Carrots, Red Potatoes, Red Radishes, and Watermelon Radishes; Red Beets, Golden Beets, and Candy-Stripe Beets; Yellow Onions and White Onions; Basil, Lemongrass, Mint, Sage, and Thyme.

The Dirt on our Hand Painted Vans

This week on the blog we wanted to zoom in on an important set of tools that we couldn't run our business without: our fabulously hodgepodge fleet of hand-painted delivery vehicles.

Behind the Scenes Story Here jbgorganic.com/blog

We are loving this year’s butternut squash harvest! What are you making with yours?

Purple beauties

Loving our eggplants SO MUCH

Good morning!

Don’t miss out! There’s still time to participate in our 2021 Tomato U-Pick! Today Saturday, July 17th from 8am-1pm. The U-Pick is happening at our Garfield farm located at 4008 River Road, Garfield, 78612. Fill a box to the brim of our organic, homegrown tomatoes for just $30 ($25 for CSA Members). No need to pre-purchase a box this year. For U-Pick pro-tips, keep reading jbgorganic.com/blog

Ratatouille Lasagna

"Growing up as kids, we didn’t always love all of the delicious summer veggies like zucchini and eggplant, but my mom was so savvy, she would always incorporate them into a pasta dish and we were none the wiser! This is where we got the idea to use lasagna pasta as a starch instead of the traditional potato in Ratatouille."

Recipe Here jbgorganic.com/blog

Our 2021 Tomato U-Pick is HERE! Saturday, July 17th from 8am-1pm. The U-Pick is happening at our Garfield farm located at 4008 River Road, Garfield, 78612. Fill a box to the brim of our organic, homegrown tomatoes for just $30 ($25 for CSA Members). No need to pre-purchase a box this year. For U-Pick pro-tips, check our blog jbgorganic.com/blog

We are in full OKRA SEASON! Share your favorite ways to use it in your dishes!

JBG Volunteering is Back!!

BIG NEWS: For the first time in a year and a half, we're welcoming volunteers back to the farm!
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10 Protips for a Successful U-Pick & Some Farm Announcements, to boot.

Our Annual Tomato U-Pick is happening tomorrow (and next Saturday!) and you're invited! Never been to a JBG U-Pick before? Read our 10 tips for a smooth day. Plus! Some exciting farm announcements.

See Tips & Announcements Here jbgorganic.com/blog

Exciting news y'all! Our farmer's market booths are finally reverting back to their pre-covid glory. This means you can enter our tent! Grab a basket and choose your own produce! CSA Members: you can once again swap veggies from your box with items from the market stand! Jerry, Corey, and Queenie spent a day last week hashing out the new setup, and we can't wait to show you!
jbgorganic.com/markets

Cherry

Come get our veggies at the markets!
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Tomato sale this weekend: Red Slicing Tomatoes for $2/lb!

Bringing:
Red Watermelons and Korean Melons; Red Slicing Tomatoes, Cherokee Purple Heirloom Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, and San Marzano Sauce Tomatoes;
Butternut Squash, Okra, and Pickling Cucumbers; Black Beauty Eggplant, Purple Dancer Eggplant, and Graffiti Eggplant; Jalapeños, Shish*tos, Carolina Reapers, Cherry Bomb Peppers, and Serranos; Green Bell Peppers, Purple Islander Bell Peppers, Italian Peppers, and Mixed Sweet Peppers; Dandelion Greens, Green Cabbage, and Red Cabbage; Orange Carrots, Rainbow Carrots, Red Potatoes, and Purple-Top Turnips; Red Beets, Golden Beets, and Candy-Stripe Beets; Red Radishes, Watermelon Radishes, and Purple Daikon Radishes; Yellow Onions, Red Onions, White Onions, and Leeks; Fennel, Basil, and Mint.

A Case for Eggplant

For many, eggplant is a big spongy question mark. Like a potato, eggplant can’t really be consumed raw, and perhaps it’s the necessity to cook the thing that makes it feel inaccessible. Or maybe it’s the slight bitterness that turns you off. Of all the vegetables we grow on the farm, eggplant is perhaps the one that’s most often ‘swapped out’ in our CSA program.

In today's post, however, we're making a case for eggplant.

Read the story here jbgorganic.com/blog

NEW CSA BOX PIC! What are you making? jbgorganic.com/guide

Are you passionate about our local food system and looking for a job? Interested in local agriculture and always wondered what it would be like to work for a farm? JBG is one of the largest diversified organic vegetable farms in Texas, and we are proud of the measurable effect our delicious and nutritious veggies have on our local community. Working here is exciting! Join us, why don't ya? We are hiring for a CSA Coordinator (an office position), as well as some on-farm positions. Head to our jobs page to see the full list. And if you know someone who might be a good fit for our farm culture, tag 'em below!

We want to see y’all at the markets!
jbgorganic.com/markets

Bringing:
Red Watermelons, Butternut Squash, Green Beans, and Okra; Red Slicing Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, and San Marzano Sauce Tomatoes; Black Beauty Eggplant, Purple Dancer Eggplant, and Graffiti Eggplant; Pickling Cucumbers and Slicing Cucumbers; Jalapeños, Shish*tos, and Serranos; Green Bell Peppers, Purple Islander Bell Peppers, Italian Peppers, and Mixed Sweet Peppers; Green Cabbage and Red Cabbage; Orange Carrots, Rainbow Carrots, Red Potatoes, White Japanese Turnips, and Kohlrabi; Red Beets, Golden Beets, and Candy-Stripe Beets; Red Radishes, Watermelon Radishes, and Purple Daikon Radishes; Yellow Onions, Red Onions, White Onions, and Leeks; Fennel, Basil, Mint, Sage, Thyme, and Oregano.

Ten Ways to Beat the Heat

The heat is on. As we acclimate to our new reality, those mid-day rays can feel oppressive, and it can be hard to cool yourself down. Thankfully, this week, we have an arsenal of tips, foods, and recipes aimed at beating this blistering Texas summer.

Summertime Tips & Recipes Here jbgorganic.com/blog

Do you receive our weekly newsletter? In addition to the latest farm news and happenings, we always share a seasonal recipe or two, like this Potato Crust Quiche by . To get the recipe, head to our website, and click on the quiche picture on the left hand side. Or, head to the Recipe Archive and look under "Potato". Potato crust quiche, anyone? Looks so delicious! jbgorganic.com/blog

Our bulk tomato presale is still going on! Visit jbgorganic.com and click the banner to order you tomatoes!!

Attention! We're hiring for our CSA Coordinator position! This is a multi-faceted role that puts you at the center of our CSA Program and Barn happenings. Applicants for this role should be able to juggle it all: phones, customer emails, delivery routes, and more! For the full job description and to apply, please head to jbgorganic.com/jobs. Know someone who would be a good fit for this position? Tag them below!