Watermelon is quintessential with summer, not only for the time it is in season, but also for its ability to connect us with the nostalgia of our childhood. Most everyone can relate to a sentimental memory of eating watermelon on a hot summer day as a very special treat. It’s watermelon season on our farm …
All About Apples, Recipes, and Late-Season Produce As the crisp night air of autumn settles in, our farm is bustling with the rich aroma of freshly harvested apples, a true hallmark of the fall season. This time of year, the trees are heavy with fruit, and our farm invites you to embrace the beauty and …
Cultivating Peppers and Melons with Care and Innovation Summer is still in full swing on the farm, bringing with it a bounty of peppers and melons. Here’s how these crops thrive, their health benefits and why you need to take time to enjoy them while in season! Peppers Peppers, part of the nightshade family, are …
It’s almost springtime which means you will begin to see pollinators buzzing around our farm. Pollinators are truly a farmer’s friend and so very vital to overall food production. Pollinators include bees, insects, birds, and other small insects that move pollen from one plant to another. Pollen is the yellow dust that you see clinging …
It’s time to celebrate Community Supported Agriculture during CSA week taking place February 19th – 25th this year. CSA week is a chance to learn more about enjoying a healthier lifestyle and connecting with your local farm in your community. In this article we will highlight the many benefits of CSA and how you can …
It’s the season for pumpkins and spice and everything nice and as farmers, we just love seeing the magnificent pumpkin receive well-deserved recognition. We believe that nature provides all of the nutrients our body needs by eating in harmony with the seasons and consuming pumpkin now is no exception. Pumpkin contains vitamins C, E, iron, …
It’s Melon season on our farm right now from the beginning of August through October (weather-dependent). We farm over four acres of melons growing seven different varieties including red and yellow seedless watermelon, red and yellow seeded watermelon, muskmelon (AKA cantaloupe), honeydew melon, and canary melon. Belonging to the Cucurbits (Gourd family) these plants need …
The Next Season’s Rhythm Now that Memorial weekend is almost here, we can reflect on our beautiful spring and enter into the “unofficial days of summer”. Farmers are always in a seasonal rhythm with nature and there is a kind of comfort in that deep-rooted connection. Spring always brings with it optimism and opportunities for …
Carrots and parsnips are cool-season, root veggies that we plant in early spring and fall. Carrots that have been planted in spring will be available typically from June through November and then longer with cold storage. Parsnips are available, typically, in April & May and then again in October through December. Root vegetables are low …
Pumpkins are synonymous with autumn and they are more than just a feast for your eyes. Pumpkins are an extraordinary healthy food that is so versatile and nutritious. Central to fall celebrations, you can consume so much of the plant including the flowers, the flesh, the seeds, and the leaves. Commonly harvested around October, they …
Summer squash are varieties of Cucurbita pepo related to pumpkins, melons and cucumbers. Believed to be native to America’s, summer squash are harvested when immature and the rind is still tender and edible. We farm 4 acres of squash growing six different varieties including; yellow round (AKA 8 ball) green round, yellow straight neck, Cousa, …
It’s Melon season on our farm right now and we typically have them available August through October, weather dependent. We farm 4 acres of melons growing 7 different kinds including red and yellow seedless watermelon, red and yellow seeded watermelon, muskmelon (AKA cantaloupe), honeydew melon and canary melon. Melons belong to the Cucurbits or Gourd …
