Do you know? Is Corn a fruit or a vegetable? Corn is technically a fruit as it derives from a seed of a flowering plant. There are generally two types of corn, sweet corn and field corn. The differences between sweet corn and field corn are that sweet corn is picked when immature and used …
Bean thinking about healthy eating? Try adding green beans into your summer dishes to enjoy the health benefits of eating farm fresh and in season. The green bean is a herbaceous plant belonging to the legume family and has been around for a very long time. Some say that there are over 100 varieties of …
Blueberries certainly are berry good eats and they are in season now on our farm. There are generally two types of blueberry bushes: the first being wild (commercially known as lowbush) blueberries and cultivated (commercially known as highbush) blueberries. We have seven plus acres of the highbush blueberry variety on our farm. Highbush blueberries have …
We are continuing to improve our innovations in farming with the addition of four new weather stations on our farm. These four different stations are less than one year old and are a way to utilize technology for saving time & improving efficiency while aiding our water conservation efforts and enhancing farming techniques. Our weather …
Peas may be thought of as a vegetable, however, are actually a legume belonging to the same family as beans, peanuts, chickpeas and lentils. Peas grow on a vine in pods and are easy to tell when ripe for picking as they become plump. They are in season in NJ mid June through July and …
You may have heard about garlic scapes and their alluring flavor and uncommonly unique taste. Garlic scapes are a vegetable, an aromatic, and also an herb all in one. They are the tender stem and flower buds of a garlic plant and grow straight up from a garlic bulb and then curl a bit by …
One bite and you will taste (and see) the difference between local farm fresh strawberries and the supermarket variety. Not only do local berries taste sweeter, they also are red all the way through as they are fully grown. Local strawberries are allowed to ripen in the fields and picked at the peak of freshness. …
Rhubarb is a vegetable often put into the same culinary uses as fruits. Rhubarb consists of red stalks (similar in texture to celery) with long green leaves which are non-edible. Considered a powerhouse veggie rhubarb is rich in phytochemicals, phenols, as well as other vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Rhubarb is in season April through June …
Father’s Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday in June as a way of honoring those who embrace the role of fatherhood. Names for fathers vary and include dad, father, pop, papa, poppa and so many more variations. Historians say that the very first Father’s Day occurred on June 19, 1910 in Spokane Washington …
There are two measures that matter most when growing plants in your home garden: the hardiness zone and frost dates. These provide a helpful guide for best planting times to safely plant in different regions of the country. Our zone in Northern NJ is 6 which indicates that it is safe to plant in our …
Leeks are in the allium family related to onions, garlic, chives, shallots, ramps and scallions. One taste and you will be able to tell that very easily. Leeks have a sweet, milder onion flavor that works so well as a base for soups, stews, pasta dishes. It’s a long bulbous vegetable with white flesh and …
It’s Mid May here in Chester NJ, and that means it’s safe to plant without fear of frost in this region, so it’s time to get outside to the garden. Gardening is such a great pastime with so many added benefits. It can help reduce stress, helps you connect with nature while staying active, and …
