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 […]
Dreaming of Spring
New Seeds in Stock Even though it’s sleeting and freezing outside, it’s never too early to start planning your summer garden! We now have seeds in stock from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, a worker-owned seed company based in Louisa, VA. All Southern Exposure seeds we carry are:Quality guaranteed for the entire year of 2023.Certified organic.Varieties that thrive […]
Fresh Winter Crops
Happy New Year! While most farmers have to rely on a more seasonal calendar, we are fortunate this year to have full access to our new high tunnels! Bok Choy, Cilantro, Head Lettuce are coming fresh from the fields, with Napa Cabbage and Carrots in the cooler. We will have more crops for the rest of this entire month that are […]
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 […]
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 […]