by Ember Fleming | Oct 20, 2019 | From the Field
The CSA season is nearly finished (our last pickup will be Nov. 1), but Kerry and I will remain working at the farm into December. We’re doing all the harvesting now because our summer staff of students and work-for-shares are back at school or have fulfilled their...
by Ember Fleming | Oct 13, 2019 | From the Field
As you’re planning your meals this season, our cool-weather veggies can help you add color and diversity to your plate and keep your body happy and healthy. According to the American Heart Association, eating fruits and vegetables in a variety of colors is the best...
by Ember Fleming | Oct 6, 2019 | From the Field
We got our first official frost on Friday night. It marks a significant turning point in the season for the plants, the land, and for us farmers. The plants that are still in the fields at this time of year have varying levels of tolerance to frost. Tomatoes,...
by Ember Fleming | Sep 28, 2019 | From the Field
If you have been through a season at Stearns Farm, you know that temperature and daylight play important roles in vegetable growth. These factors define when we grow and harvest different plants, but farmers employ several techniques to extend the growing season. The...
by Ember Fleming | Sep 22, 2019 | From the Field
Happy Autumn Equinox everyone! This is my favorite time of year. I’m anticipating the approaching holidays, the cooler temperatures make it possible and pleasant to cook again, the foliage is beautiful, and one of my favorite vegetables—winter squash—is ready! At the...
by Ember Fleming | Sep 15, 2019 | From the Field
Farming our two acres sustainably means we have to nurture the land and respond to market demand as we grow the food that sustains us. As in farming generally, diversification is the key to keeping Stearns Farm–and our community–healthy and thriving. ...
