We all know the benefits of incorporating more fruits and vegetables into our diets, however, we also know that it can be a daunting chore for some. We are here to offer fresh inspirations for the new year and to show you how easy and fun it can be to get that daily dose of… Read More »

Are you enjoying eating in season with us on our farm? We’re excited to highlight the next root vegetable Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) which is in the same botanical family as spinach & swiss chard. Beets are showing up everywhere and for good reason. Their brilliant colors, earthy flavors and powerhouse nutrition may help you to… Read More »

As the new year approaches our thoughts tend to focus on healthy foods and eating Kale in season should be top of the list. Kale is truly one of nature’s superfoods as it’s packed with nutrient dense vitamins, minerals, plant sterols, and phytonutrients. Don’t know what all that means? Not to worry, all you need… Read More »

French horticultural beans are a small but mighty crop on our farm and we’re spilling the beans to let everyone know about their greatness. They are small in that we only farm less than an acre of these beans, mighty, as these beans allow one to eat well year round! Eating healthy and in season… Read More »

The Spud-tacular potato is in season on our farm and we grow six different varieties on over 6 acres of farmland including; white, russet, red, Yukon gold, fingerling, and purple. Potatoes prefer cool weather and are planted in mid-April as they can survive cool weather. They grow best in cool, well drained & loosened soil… Read More »

Mother Nature provides for us when we eat with the seasons. Seasonal eating means choosing food that is grown and harvested at a specific season that is in natural rhythm with nature’s cycles. Winter Squash are in season right now on our farm and these nutrient dense vegetables not only provide amazing nourishment, they also… Read More »

Holidays are a time for being with the ones you love and creating wonderful memories around the table. Whether you are cooking the holiday meal for the first time or are a seasoned professional, this ultimate guide can help you be prepared to enjoy the day and make the most of your celebration. We have… Read More »

Brussel Sprouts may be small in size, however, these little nuggets are big in flavor and nutrition. This slow growing Cole crop is a biennial meaning that it takes two years to complete its biological life cycle and therefore will sprout the first year and flower the second year. This slow growing, long bearing crop… Read More »

Learning to use the entire part of fruits and vegetables is not only sensible, it’s environmentally friendly, more economical, and healthier for you.  Purchasing whole vegetables from the growing source ensures fresher produce and is a better value than packaged food, not to mention, without any of the packaging waste. You can stretch your food… Read More »

Are you enjoying all the benefits of eating in season? We hope so, and wish to introduce you to a spud-tacular vegetable in season right now, Potatoes! Potatoes are a plant with large leaves with the edible part of this plant being the tuber that grows underground. Potatoes are naturally fat free, cholesterol free and… Read More »

Nothing is as quite as iconic to New Jersey as the versatile apple. Apples connote health (apple a day keeps the doctor away) as well as affection (apple of my eye) and are one of the 3rd most valuable crops in N.J. right after tomatoes and blueberries, according to the State Department of Agriculture. Apples… Read More »

Nothing tastes as delectable as in-season produce which has been sun kissed, field ripened, and fresh picked, providing the perfect combination for appetizing, nutrient dense fruits and vegetables. It’s late Summer season on our farm and did you know that so many wonderful items are still being harvested including ; peppers, tomatoes, sweet corn, eggplant,… Read More »