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• Asparagus: All About It – ​Along with rhubarb and artichokes, asparagus is one of three common perennial vegetables grown in North America. It’s a true harbinger of spring, as it is often one of the first vegetables harvested. Thick or thin spears of this tender plant have been enjoyed by humans for thousands of years. Read more →
• Beets: All About Them – Love them or hate them, beets have been a part of culinary tradition for centuries! Early humans only ate the greens of beets – the root at that time was thin and fibrous. Read more →
• Bell Peppers: All About Them – Bell peppers are the fruit of the capsicum annuum, a member of the nightshade family. Red bell peppers are simply green peppers that are left on the vine to ripen. Green peppers are slightly bitter, while the red, yellow, and orange are somewhat sweet. Read more →
• Bok Choy: All About It – Bok Choy is a cruciferous vegetable (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage family). It does not form real “heads”, but instead grows as a cluster of leaves. Read more →
• Brussels Sprouts : Tips from Seed to Harvest – These nutritious miniature cabbages are often under celebrated and even disliked. Don’t give up on them though! It is well worth noting that often store bought Brussels sprouts are picked too early – it shows in their bitter flavor and tough texture. Picking them fresh from the farm or garden after a few frosts sweetens the flavor and makes them tender, offering a whole different experience! Read more →
• Cabbage: All About It… – In the fall, the farm is inundated with cabbage! It is delicious and nutritious and abundant so get acquainted with it here! Read more →
• Celeriac: All About It – Celeriac, or celery root, is a variety of celery grown for its root. It has a creamy white inside beneath its gnarly, brown outside. Read more →
• Collard Greens: All About Them – A heartier green and member of the cabbage family, collard greens contain substantial amounts of vitamins K, and are rich sources of vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese. They are also a moderate source of calcium and vitamin B6. Read more →
• Compost: Turn food waste into soil nutrients! – Compost is an important soil amendment made of decomposed plant matter including food scraps. You can make right it in your backyard! With the right recipe, your compost heap will not omit bad odors, will lighten the load (and cost) of your trash, and will greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from landfills. Adding compost to soil helps to restore the organic matter content allowing for greater moisture and nutrient retention and providing necessary food for essential microorganisms that live in healthy soil. Read more →
• Corn: All About It – Sweet Corn, commonly known as Maize in most parts of the world, is a cereal/grain plant that is a member of the grass family. Each cob of corn is made up of approximately 800 kernels, which are the “seeds” of the plant. Read more →