Author Archives: Laura

Wall Street Journal Suggests “Vacation on a Vermont Farm”

  The Wall Street Journal did a feature on 5 Vermont Farmstays in their Off Duty Travel section.  Check out the entire story and see our profile, including highlighting a unique opportunity to enjoy world-class chamber music on the farm through out partnership with Scrag Mountain Music. “A hands-on animal farm: Watch the goats exhibit […]

At the Farm: Aug 13-19

Summer eating is at its finest – Tomatoes in every shape and color all delicious are coming in strong along with crunchy green beans, fennel and fresh beets and greens. And bacon is back in stock to enjoy with those lovely tomatoes…for those seeking the perfect farm fresh BLT. And a new batch of Field […]

Goat Appreciation at Green Mountain Girls Farm

Journalist/Blogger Stacey Brandt stumbled across our farm and one of our farm experiences and wrote about her time at the farm for Seven Days.  She captured the reactions we receive from so many visitors from near and far.  Glad she and her friend enjoyed the visit and were able to craft such an enjoyable story. […]

At the Farm: Aug 6-12

Tomatoes are coming in strong.  Enjoy the various heirlooms and cherry tomatoes including some new varieties such as Jaune Flamme, a french heirloom.  Speaking of French varieties, our freedom ranger (a french developed variety) chicken will be back! Fresh chicken as early as 6 pm (we hope) on Thursday and through the weekend in the […]

At the Farm: July 30-Aug 5

Wow…Summer is sure in full swing by temps and our harvest list!  Note, harvest list produces much more happiness than this heat wave.  Wide variety is coming this week we have the firsts of lots of things and the tomatoes are beyond a tasting volume!  And we have some black currants available as pick-your-own. Enjoy! […]

Journal de Montreal – Great weekend trip

Travel writer Marie-France Bornais included a farmstay as a key piece of her weekend trip from Quebec.  With family from Québec, it is always a treat to have Canadians at the farm.  Nous aimons les visiteurs du Canada, les francophones et les anglophones.   Pour les francophones de prés et de loin, profitez de cet article […]

Roasted Fennel and White Bean Dip

Yum. Adapted from a Contest Winner‘s recipe on the Food52 blog. Ingredients For the Roast Fennel: 2 bulbs fennel, trimmed and cut into 1″ pieces 2 Tbsp olive oil or other farm fat 2 cloves garlic, still in papery shell salt and pepper For the Bean Puree: 3/4 cup olive oil 2 garlic cloves, peeled […]

Goodbyes are Rarely Easy

Goodbyes are rarely easy in life and on the farm is no different.  Unexpected ones are usually the worst. This week the farm had one of those, as one of our sows somehow developed a gastric ulcer and died on Sunday.       Jemima Puddle Duck, of Beatrix Potter fame, was a lovely Tamworth […]

Broccolizza..or Broccoli Pizza Crust

New Farmer Lunch favorite… Not broccoli as your topping, though you could add it there too, but rather broccoli as the main ingredient in the crust. Sam was inspired after harvesting 74 lbs of broccoli. It was tasty and easy to make.  Next up will be trying the same concept with greens! Here is what […]

At the Farm: July 23-29

Summer abundance is now happening, so come and enjoy fresh veggies and perhaps even plan to do some preserving so you can enjoy this freshness this fall and winter!  Our second broccoli succession is not only happy, but all ready so plan your menus accordingly and enjoy this short-lived glut of broccoli! Any items marked […]