Some farmers say September-itis is approaching (an affliction targeting tired farmers at the end of a demanding summer). Others say this is the best time of year. Fruits of the farm (peppers, tomatoes, squash, okra, etc) are still producing…  (producing despite diseased portions of the plants) …but greens are returning. Salad Mix. Hearty Mix. Arugula.… Continue reading The Best of Times – Some of Everything; Goods for 8/31

Available for Market Share CSA Members to order for delivery on 8/28:  Our Farm Share Bag (consisting of the items in the Farm Share this week, in one easy to order option), Basil, Eggplant (two varieties), Garlic, Green Beans, Okra, Peppers (Sweet Banana, Bell, Padrone, Hungarian Wax, Anaheim, & Jalapeno),Onions (white), Summer Squash (Yellow, Green, or… Continue reading Orders & Share Contents 8/28

We love our farm, but we also love leaving it. Especially when we leave to visit a successful farm that has been in business for quite some time. Potomac Vegetable Farms in Purcellville hosted a nice learning Field Day on Monday, organized by the Virginia Association for Biological Farming (join to show your support for… Continue reading Back to Farm Work – Orders & Mkts for 8/24

The list of things that has delayed this post is hysterical, if viewed from the right perspective, and includes an amazing farm tour in northern VA, insane traffic in same part of the state, vacuuming bees out of the floor joists of a house, and an overzealous dog on a leash. (Don’t worry – every… Continue reading Share Contents/Options 8/21

Sometimes we have to leave the farm to get some farm work done. Or at least one of us. Janet is headed to DC Thursday to speak up for plant breeding that benefits our country and world of eaters from our perspective. Because it’s different than most of those in ag these days. And that’s just… Continue reading Breeding the organic seed we need…Mkt & Orders 8/16