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
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 South
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,&n
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 thankf
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 wilte
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. Win
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
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 you
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 buil
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
Bittersweet Changing of the Seasons
Last Week for 2022 CSA! What a year!! This year has gone by quickly! We are thankful for all of our participants and everyone who has ever shown interest in our CSA program. Though
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 we
New Boonsboro Location!!: Newsletter October 11
Last week before Hurricane Ian hit, Michael made quick work of harvesting the last rows of his Cateto Sulino corn!
A Cabbage in Clover: Newsletter October 4, 2022
Happy as a Cabbage in Clover. If you’ve been following us long, you know that weeds take a lot of our time.
The Dry Down: Newsletter September 27, 2022
We are having a sale on all of our dry goods we carry from Deep Roots Milling and Little Hat Creek Farm.
Here Comes the Fall: Newsletter September 20, 2022
Here Comes the Fall It is hard to believe that we are announcing the beginning of a new season on the farm. As the calendar turns toward Fall, we are seeing a decline in most of ou
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 Lettu
The 2-Wheel Tractor is Here: Newsletter September 6, 2022
New Crew Member This last week, we took a trip to Kentucky in order to pick up our newest helper, a walk behind tractor! These machines are very common where they are manufactured