by Ember Fleming | Jun 23, 2019 | From the Field
I hope everyone enjoyed their first week of delicious, fresh vegetables from our farm! As nature constantly reminds us, we’re part of a vibrant ecosystem. A snapping turtle laid her eggs by the pavilion last week, and our bee colonies—essential for pollinating our...
by Ember Fleming | Jun 15, 2019 | From the Field
Welcome back to the farm everyone! We are so excited to see all of you under our new pavilion (in the photo, before we set up the stands) and super happy to finally harvest our first vegetables from the fields. With the season now in full swing, our weekly schedule is...
by Ember Fleming | Jun 9, 2019 | From the Field
It was lovely meeting all of our new CSA sharers during orientation last week! I’m excited to have you all a part of our community. For all sharers, both new and returning, below is a review of our CSA Pick Up basics. Pick up times When you first purchased your share,...
by Elana Varon | Jun 2, 2019 | From the Field
Trellising is an important task during this time of the season when our peas are getting big and we have planted all of our greenhouse tomatoes. We trellis crops to reduce the chance they will acquire foliar and soil-borne diseases, decrease the amount of fruit lost...
by Ember Fleming | May 25, 2019 | From the Field
This spring, some of our favorite animals and plants have come back to the farm, including catbirds, goldfinches, orioles, monarch butterflies, ferns, nettles, and perennial herbs. We have also begun to see common pests that target our crops. These pests are...
by Ember Fleming | May 12, 2019 | From the Field
It rained a lot in April: 21 days. And when it wasn’t raining, it was often cloudy. There are many reasons why too much rain and cloudy weather can make farming difficult. With the drought of 2016 still fresh in our memories, it may seem like we should be happy that...
