A Short Break
Our Annual BreakReminder that this week we will not be doing our CSA this week. Because of this we will not be taking orders to our Boonsboro drop-off. We will still have our farm stand at Rookie’s where you can expect a small selection of produce along with a LARGE selection of tomatoes. We will […]
Bloomin’ Flowers and Burstin’ Tomatoes
Flowers are Bloomin’Our flower field is taking off and it doesn’t just have the butterflies buzzin’. Our bouquets are harvested multiple times a week at peak bloom before becoming unique bouquets. Our bouquets are created individually by each of our farm hands. If you get to know us well enough, you may be able to […]
Summer Crops Comin’ but Some’r Here!
Summer is Just Around the CornerWe’re running out of room on the farm! With summer crops coming in hot, we are finding it hard to find new space, but we certainly aren’t complaining. Before we know it we will be up to our ears in tasty, refreshing, summer veggies. We are always being asked when […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]