Compost is made up of organic material that’s added to soil providing nutrients to help plants grow. Composting is not only good for plants, it also helps reduce your carbon footprint which is so important to many of us today.  Kitchen food scraps and yard waste, experts say, make up more than 30 percent of… 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 »

Watermelon is quintessential with summer, not only for the time it is in season, but also for its ability to connect us with the nostalgia of our childhood. Most everyone can relate to a sentimental memory of eating watermelon on a hot summer day as a very special treat.  It’s watermelon season on our farm… Read More »

The peach tree is a deciduous fruit tree native to China and thought to have been transported to the West by the Persians, lending some speculation as to why some call peaches the Persian apple. Some historians believe that in ancient times, peaches were a symbol of longevity and luck and are still today considered… Read More »

The hot days of summer call for staying hydrated and preparing simple, easy, no-cook meals and it’s easy to do just that with these helpful hints from our farm kitchen.  Summertime is a time when produce is in great abundance here on our farm. Nature has a way of taking care of us and there… Read More »

Broccoli is in season right now on our farm and we’re excited to share with you all about why broccoli is a healthy food choice due to its high nutritional content, delicious taste, and wide availability and appeal.  Broccoli is a sun loving, cool weather crop harvested on our farm both in the Spring &… Read More »

As food growers, we tend to be foodies, that is food fanatics. Our sustainable farm loves innovative growing techniques which also translates to inventive cooking and eating. So when garlic scapes are in season on our farm we couldn’t be more excited to get to work on new & delicious seasonal recipes with you in… Read More »

Radishes are an edible root veggie with variable skin color and a crunchy peppery flesh interior. Radish have gained popularity for their colorful appearance, their ease in growing, and their health benefits. Radish can vary in shape, size, flavor as well as interior and exterior color. Radish variations may include ranges in shape and size,… Read More »

Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that historians believe to have originated in Persia approximately two thousands years ago. Belonging to the amaranth family, spinach is closely related to beets and swiss chard. Spinach is experiencing it’s renaissance as a powerhouse vegetable for it’s availability, nutritional value, and versatility in cooking.  Spinach is a cool… Read More »

Spring has sprung and this weeks seasonal eating focus is chives. Chives are packed with Vitamin K, which experts say is a critical component in bone density. In addition, chives contain both choline and folate which has been shown linked to improving memory functions. If you are starting to plant your garden, consider planting chives… Read More »