The colder temperatures and diminishing light start to move all of us indoors. That doesn’t mean we stop cultivating crops, we do it a little differently. Instead of working primarily in the fields we are busy planting and harvesting in our high tunnels and greenhouses. These methods are a way to extend the growing season …
What does Farm to Table really mean and why is it so important? Farm-to-table sprouted back in the 1970s after the processed food trends of the 60s left Americans seeking more taste and flavor from food. The Farm to Table movement’s principles are rooted in how food is grown with importance on food security, self-sufficiency, …
Move over pumpkin spice latte, there is a new favorite in town and it’s called winter squash. Winter squash season is upon us, a wonderful time to sing the praises of this mighty fruit, no wait, vegetable! Squash are surprisingly a fruit in the cucurbit family notably as they grow on vines and contain seeds. …
Fall is a magical time to visit our farm when the leaves are brightly colored on the trees, apples are plentiful in our orchards, and orange pumpkins dot the landscape for as far as the eye can see. There are plenty of reasons to visit our farm in the fall and our field trips are …
There are three chances to visit our farm during delicious apple season with the emergence of early-season apples, mid-season apples, and late-season apples. Apple season is categorized into three parts to distinguish the many varieties of growing periods, early season, mid-season, and late season. The category names mean just that, early season apples are the …
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, …
If you were to ask anyone about the term sustainability, you would learn that it can mean a variety of different things to different people. Sustainability in farming takes up an important space in the conservation as it contends with feeding people healthy and nutritious food now and into the future. Soil, water, and air …
You Knead To Eat. There is something about being outside in the fresh air on a farm that brings out the hunger in people. Maybe it’s the fun pick-your-own activities, the fresh vegetables and fruits in their natural habitat, or spending time outdoors in the beautiful scenery that stimulates appetites like no other. Folks are …
When is it time to pick apples? Apples are in season from August through November here in the Northwest part of New Jersey. It’s time to pick apples by examining the fruit in the orchard, checking for size and color, and performing a field sample (tasting an apple). Our production team is expert at growing …
Fall is an exciting time to visit our farm when leaves start to turn and the warmer days turn into cooler nights. We are truly a farm for all seasons and you can come back and make a fresh discovery every time you visit. You can expect to find our late summer harvest during the …
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 …
Sunflowers have a long history tied back to Native Americans who grew sunflowers for flour, food, and oil. Belonging to the family of plants called Asters, sunflowers are annuals, around for one growing season, however, will reseed themselves plentifully. The sunflower is considered the world’s largest flower with average plants reaching over 5 feet tall …
