by Ember Fleming | Jan 18, 2021 | From the Field
Greetings! I hope you all had a happy and safe holiday and that you are enjoying the winter season. With some time off and the need to keep active to stay healthy, I’ve been trying to go for walks as often as I can. I’ve walked many laps around my neighborhood, been...
by Ember Fleming | Dec 14, 2020 | From the Field
Thank you so much to those of you who have supported our fundraising efforts so far. Your contributions will make it possible for Stearns to purchase nearly 120 yards of organic compost! The addition of quality compost to our fields will be an important first step in...
by Ember Fleming | Nov 16, 2020 | From the Field
Hello again! After a cold and snowy end to our regular season, the weather has been unusually warm over the last few weeks, making for some very pleasant work days. Kerry and I have been cleaning up the fields and preparing for the first of two Winter Share pick ups....
by Ember Fleming | Oct 26, 2020 | From the Field
Throughout the season, many people mentioned how the farm has been a bright spot in their lives this year. I couldn’t agree more. This year was trying in many ways, but the farm kept me going and gave me purpose. Growing reliable, organic food for my community is one...
by Ember Fleming | Oct 19, 2020 | From the Field
Whether you started growing food at home for the first time this year or you’re a long time gardener, fall is the best time to test your soil’s pH. Soil pH is significant because it determines the availability of all the important plant nutrients. New England...
by Ember Fleming | Oct 12, 2020 | From the Field
It is hard to believe that there are only three more pickups to go! With the harvest coming to an end, it is important to remember that you can keep a lot of your vegetables for weeks and even months if stored properly. There is a reason why the harvest includes a lot...