Casi Cielo-CSA
My name is Nancy Bokland and my Community Supported Agriculture project or
micro Urban Farm, called Casi Cielo or Almost Heaven for 2014. I have a small house on a big yard in
Norwood/St. Boniface where I am living out the principle of grow food, not lawns and working to
make it all an edible landscape. Since my “farm” is quite small, my plan is to
offer a crate of fresh, organic (not certified) , locally grown fruit and
vegetables on a weekly basis starting in mid- June until the end of September
for a total of 14 weeks. I may take a break of a few weeks in July if we have a
stall in growth like last year, but will “beef” up any slow weeks with baking
and preserves. 
I love growing food and flowers. I love sharing the fruits of my labours with
others, and would love to grow full time.
I want my customers to know how I grow the food, and even have input
into what I grow, to match the needs of their family’s diet. If you cannot pick up your vegetables due to
travel or other summer time issues, please call and let me know if you are
sending an alternate. 
This year, a full
family share in the Casi Cielo project
will 325.00 or 23.21 per week. The food will be fresh, full of nutrients and
hand picked. There is risk in any
farming or gardening venture, but I will aim ensure a good quantity, with high
quality food throughout the season. Amounts and types of produce will vary with the
seasons, and the weather conditions. So far the list is potatoes, tomatoes, carrots,
beans, beets, cucumbers, zucchini, peppers, kale, lettuce, spinach, rhubarb,
butternut squash, ground cherries, hascaps, raspberries, strawberries, apples,
blackberries, asparagus, okra, eggplant, basil, thyme, oregano, chives, lemon
balm, sunchokes, snap peas. My aim is to
supply enough vegetables for a family of four, or two vegetarians for each
week. Pick up locations will be one mid
city (downtown) point and my home in St. Boniface. Pick ups will be on Thursday or Friday
afternoons.
If you want to be a part of my farm dream comin alive; email
me at nancyblokland@msn.com, with
your name, address, and phone number.
deposit of 50.00 required by April 15th, with the remainder
due June 1, 2014. Please call me with questions, concerns or requests at
204-799-3792
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