No Rest for the Winter
Winter is Project Season Do farmers take the winter off? Not usually. Because Summer is the best season for growing, we spend a majority of it harvesting and tending to plants. Winter is the best time for us to tackle big projects like building high tunnels, new organization locations and an overhang where we wash […]
Easier Thanksgiving Shopping
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! It is crazy to think it is already Thanksgiving! If you are as surprised as us, chances are you still have some grocery shopping to do! Before you run to your local chain store, take a look below to see what we have to offer! We have tons of products to help you […]
Cornbread Time
Great Day Grains We have been mentioning our farm-grown wheat and corn products for several weeks now and we are excited to announce they are now available for sale in time for your holiday baking! Our products are derived from our “Cateto Sulino” corn and “Turkey Red” wheat we grew using ecological practices and harvested this […]
A Lesson in Turnips, Radishes and Tar
Tomato Tar If you’ve handled a tomato plant for any length of time, you may have noticed your hands covered in a sticky yellow/green residue. What you may assume to be a build up of pollen, is actually called “tomato tar.” Tomato tar comes from trichomes presenting as little hairs on the stem and leaves. […]
Rootin’ Tootin’ Knowledge
Rootin’ Tootin’ Knowledge There’s a few thing everyone knows about carrots… They’re a root, they taste great in soups or raw with a side of ranch and we love them! There is a lot more to carrots though than they’re wonderful taste! Did you know… -Carrots weren’t always orange? Domesticated carrots originally came from the wild Queen Anne’s […]
How Does the Garden Grow Pt 1: The Garden
It’s been a while since we did an update, and I think it is about time we go in depth on how our vegetable crops are doing. This week was our first CSA drop off, and here is a picture of what our members got in their bag this week: The speed at which our plants […]
Caring for Soil
The garden is wet and mucky today and after some intense weeding yesterday, we are letting things and ourselves rest until it dries up a little bit. Plentiful rain is an absolute blessing for our young onions, potatoes, and brassicas who are now glistening with beaded drops of water. However, this spring has been a bit challenging with […]