Back at It: Newsletter August 9, 2022
Lean with it!Tomatoes are everyone’s favorite summer veggie. These wonderful vine plants can grow substantially if taken care of. Our tomatoes have to undergo several stages of pruning and adding clips to make sure they are supported. In our greenhouse this year we decided to utilize the “lower and lean” method. The plants grow up a string, […]
Our Biggest Caterpillar: Newsletter July 26, 2022
TunnelsAre you guys the ones with the greenhouses you can see from the road? Yes! We have four greenhouses on our property. These greenhouses allow us to grow vegetables in a protected environment. For instance we were able to begin growing our slicing tomatoes in January! Greenhouses are great for other reasons too. They can […]
What is a Barrel Washer? – Newsletter July 19, 2022
Root Washer We finally got the chance to break in our root washer this past week! We got the washer in March but have not had a need to try it out until now. This simple machine cuts our labor time in half, allowing us time to see to other matters in bringing you the […]
Let it Rot: Newsletter July 12, 2022
Kids on the FarmIt was such a pleasure to have the kids from James River Day School and Lynchburg Parks and Rec. summer camps visit the farm on Monday morning! We had a total of 22 kids visit to learn hands-on about natural farming and baking. We picked tomatoes, made salsa, ground wheat into flour, […]
Are These Heirlooms?: Newsletter July 5, 2022
Bread is Back! After two weeks of harvesting wheat, Michael is back in the bakery using our wood-fired oven to bake some of your local favorites. Check out our website, stop by the store or look for us at the Lynchburg Community Market to see what he has been baking all week. Bread inventory for Saturday […]
Local Food that Needs a Cure: Newsletter June 28, 2022
It’s Curing TimeThis week we harvested two of our main storage crops and set them to cure. That’s right, in one to two months we will have onions and garlic available for purchase!! We are so excited because these two crops take SUCH a long time to mature. The onions were planted in March while […]
Potluck and Farm Tour TODAY!: Newsletter June 21, 2022
Potluck TODAY!We are hosting the monthly Land & Table gathering today June 21. Come join us at 6PM for food, fellowship and a tour around our vegetable and grain fields on the longest days of the year. Bring a healthy dish to share! Please note this event is at the FARM at 2261 Thomas Jefferson Rd in […]
Summer Variety is Here: Newsletter June 13, 2022
Seasons are a’changin’ As we usher in the hottest season of them all, we are transitioning away from our cool weather crops to the ones that can stand the heat. A few veggies we now have are tomatoes, green beans, summer squash, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, eggplants, and cucumbers. You can get your hands on these […]
Did You Know We Grow Flowers?: Newsletter June 7, 2022
Flower Child’s DreamHello Poppies and Snap Dragons! Our plots of flowers are booming with blooms! You may not be aware but a great deal of our business actually involves flowers. In the past we have even provided flowers for our friends and family. We appreciate these blooms not only for their beauty, but for their […]
Straw Mulchin’: Newsletter May 31, 2022
Tomatoes are Here! Thanks to our heated greenhouse, we have early season tomatoes now available for purchase at the farm store and Saturday market. Quantity may be limited so make sure you get there early OR order online to ensure you get what you need! Round out your order with some crisp cucumbers, squash and […]