2023 CSA Sign-Ups are Here!
Dreamin’ of CSA!It’s hard to believe it has been four months since our 2022 CSA season came to an end. If you’ve been missing your weekly bag of veggies and bread, we have great news for you! It’ll be back soon! Starting in May we will begin our 2023 CSA! That leaves only THREE months to […]
Another Trip Around the Sun
The 2022 crew: Allison, Fain, Marci, Arden and Michael. Wrapping Up 2022 As we wrap up our 8th season at Great Day Gardens, we have many reasons to celebrate and much to be thankful for! Here are a few farm highlights from 2022 and thoughts about where we are headed: -At the start of the year, we […]
Working Against the Elements
Why are my greens wilted? Have you ever gone to a market, whether in Lynchburg or elsewhere, found the perfect head of lettuce, carefully escorted it home only to find it now wilted and sad? Unfortunately, many factors can effect the state of your produce from the time it is harvested to when it arrives […]
Fall Freshness
Cold Weather Beauties The frost is here! Though we expect it every October, it still always seems to creep up. Luckily we have been preparing our outdoor cold weather crops for weeks, giving them the care they need to thrive during this cold snap. What does the frost mean for you? The joy of buying from […]
A Little Salad?: Newsletter September 13, 2022
A Mighty Mixture With cooler temperatures on the way, our greens are starting to make a comeback. For the last couple of weeks, we have been able to provide a small amount of Lettuce Mix and Mighty Mix at market, and this week we have a few VERY LIMITED number of bags on the online […]
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, […]
Summer Break: Newsletter August 2, 2022
We are off this week!We are currently on our yearly Summer break! This means there is no CSA tomorrow nor will there be any orders accepted. Check back in with us on Saturday at the Lynchburg Community Market where we will be every weekend this year! New Store Location!!We are excited to announce the new […]
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 […]