Compost is made up of organic material that’s added to soil providing nutrients to help plants grow. Composting is not only good for plants, it also helps reduce your carbon footprint which is so important to many of us today.  Kitchen food scraps and yard waste, experts say, make up more than 30 percent of… Read More »

Nothing is as quite as iconic to New Jersey as the versatile apple. Apples connote health (apple a day keeps the doctor away) as well as affection (apple of my eye) and are one of the 3rd most valuable crops in N.J. right after tomatoes and blueberries, according to the State Department of Agriculture. Apples… Read More »

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… Read More »

It’s that time when frost warnings are ending in our growing area which means it’s time to get out and into the garden. We’ve prepared a beginners guide to help you easily get started.  If you haven’t planted seeds or seedlings from scratch, not to worry, we have a wide variety of veggie, herb &… Read More »

Spring is a wonderful time of renewal and the perfect time for you to try something new like planting a garden or a window box garden. Enjoy these tips and tricks on how to grow the perfect herb garden at home provided by Jenn Borrealo, our Culinary & Educational Specialist. Start to plan your garden… Read More »

We on the farm have always believed in the practice of eating in season for its numerous benefits including; a healthier lifestyle, reducing your carbon footprint and because we’re farmers and live closely to, and are in touch with the land. An eating in season lifestyle enhances your body with foods and nutrition required to thrive in… Read More »