Garlic may be one of the oldest cultivated crops according to some historians and as a result of it’s longevity it’s become a staple in many diets and cuisines across the globe. Rich in antioxidants it is considered by health experts to have many health benefits and we find it just plain delicious. There are …
The peach tree is a deciduous fruit tree native to China and thought to have been transported to the West by the Persians, lending some speculation as to why some call peaches the Persian apple. Some historians believe that in ancient times, peaches were a symbol of longevity and luck and are still today considered …
Have you ever heard the term “cool as a cucumber”? This term is said to have derived from the cucumber’s potential ability to cool the temperature of the blood. How utterly cool is that? Cucumbers are a member of the gourd family and are technically a fruit in the botanical sense as they contain seeds inside. …
The hot days of summer call for staying hydrated and preparing simple, easy, no-cook meals and it’s easy to do just that with these helpful hints from our farm kitchen. Summertime is a time when produce is in great abundance here on our farm. Nature has a way of taking care of us and there …
Blueberries are perennial flowering plants with blue or purple berries. They are closely related to cranberries, bilberries and huckleberries. Blueberries are native to North America and are one of the only foods that are truly blue in color all from mother nature alone. It is said that the Native North American indigenous people called blueberries …
Summer Squash is not a vegetable per se, it’s technically referred to by horticulturists and plant scientists as a “pepo” which is a type of hard-walled berry. Cucumbers and watermelon are described as pepo as well. Summer squash is a vining plant that can include so many different types of squash, from yellow squash to …
Broccoli is in season right now on our farm and we’re excited to share with you all about why broccoli is a healthy food choice due to its high nutritional content, delicious taste, and wide availability and appeal. Broccoli is a sun loving, cool weather crop harvested on our farm both in the Spring & …
Are you eating in season with us? Well it’s time to talk about Peas as they are being harvested right now on our farm. Peas are an annual, cool season vegetable grown for their edible pods and seeds. We plant them in the ground very early in the spring so they can mature and be …
As food growers, we tend to be foodies, that is food fanatics. Our sustainable farm loves innovative growing techniques which also translates to inventive cooking and eating. So when garlic scapes are in season on our farm we couldn’t be more excited to get to work on new & delicious seasonal recipes with you in …
Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen on our farm and our first “pick your own” crop. We grow approximately 25 acres of strawberries on our 600 acres of farmland in both Chester & Washington Townships. Our strawberries are grown utilizing two techniques, matted row and raised bed. Matted row growing uses straw mulch in …
Right now we have an array of fresh vegetables and herbs that are in season on our farm, such as; asparagus, spinach radishes, arugula, lettuces, leeks, parsley, cilantro, dill, & mint. These items are in abundance right now and you may want to consider storing some for use later in the year. We’ve put this …
Rhubarb, aka Pie Plant, is a tart, springtime vegetable, not a fruit, which may be surprising as it is traditionally served in a dessert with another fruit. Commonly used in sauces, pies (thus the nickname pie plant) cookies, bars, cakes, breads, crisps and crumbles, rhubarb is often combined with another fruit to balance the inherent …
