We took it as a complement when departing the commercial desk at Gardeners Supply Chris said, “nice moxie with that truckload!” The skies darkened as we headed south, tailgate open to accommodate the bulging load of drought-tolerant perennials. Colorful Echinacea, Liatris, etc. were neatly protected under an old bed sheet, jute roles and 50 pound […]
Stories from the Farm
Peas and Louise
July 20, 2011 – 10:01 pm
There once was a vole named Louise Louise gobbling up peas – art by Liva Coe Who had quite a penchant for peas I planted them thrice Louise said, “How nice!” As she gobbled them up with great ease — Liva Coe Liva composed this limerick while in the fields one day. It may have […]
Farm Picnic July 28th
July 19, 2011 – 5:58 pm
Join us for a Farm Picnic to celebrate our second full year in operation. Thursday, July 28th from 5-8 pm join the farmers for a Farm Picnic! You can tour the farm and see how this farm raises animals and vegetables sustainably. Meet our piglets, goat kids, milking goats, chickens and cheer on the tomatoes! You […]
Meet the Asian Greens
July 19, 2011 – 5:40 pm
Vegecation: Meet the Asian Greens! Inspired by the greens used in traditional Asian cuisine, our Asian salad mix is both tasty and an excellent source of important nutrients. All the greens in this mix are in the ‘brassica’ family (also known as the cabbage or ‘crucifer’ family). Brassicas provide a wide array of vitamins, minerals […]
Farm Survey
July 19, 2011 – 5:21 pm
We are conducting a survey as we want to learn more about your shopping habits, your interest in the farm, and how we might better meet all your food needs. We care about you, value the perspective you have about our small business and want to make our farm more successful in light of […]
Heart Warming…and Stopping
July 6, 2011 – 11:52 am
Take time to step into the near hoop house this week when you visit the farm. We recently stood there and observed the largest tomato flowers we’d ever seen, handsomely thick stocks and gorgeously colored leaves! Amidst the pressures of implementing this season’s new weed management strategy (a few zones have the take no prisoners […]
Changes Afoot
July 6, 2011 – 10:54 am
Changes Afoot EatStayFarm.com Yes, the new website is FINALLY up and running. Do check it out. And let us know what you think! On the new website you will be able to search all of the recipes that get put in the weekly newsletter as well, so we hope it is a great resource for […]
The Farmers Return
June 30, 2011 – 2:57 pm
We are just back from Greece, and grateful for our team. We are also rested (wonderful time with family), inspired (my that is a lot of rock high up on hills), and yet worried (will there be water to pump to all those orchards in the future and how will the people of Greece get […]
Flying Solo
June 30, 2011 – 2:40 pm
Farming is hard work. The days are as long as the list of things to do, and a weight of responsibility seems to go hand in hand with the care of living things. Which is why it’s important to take a break. The team has been flying solo this week so that Laura and Mari […]
Keyline Plowing
June 8, 2011 – 2:52 pm
In the next week we are going to begin some messy projects! The dig will begin for Laura’s parents’ home on the hill and we are initiating some serious tree cutting, restoring the former pasture and fields where young succession forest has taken over. In the wake of the mess we’ll be rich in chip, […]