Category Archives: Organic Food

When to Harvest your Garlic

Here’s a good video about when to harvest your garlic.  However, we recommend you do not leave the garlic in the field to dry, bring it in and prepare it for drying right away.

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Spring is slow to take hold in Vermont

Spring is slow to take hold in Vermont this year, but the garlic doesn’t seem to mind. It’s incredibly green and vibrant. We had almost 100% germination with very little winter kill, so with a little luck and some decent … Continue reading

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Ahhhh…. Green garlic

Just about the time we run out of garlic from last year’s crop it’s time to pick “doubles” (two stems of garlic growing together).  One stem is left in the ground and the other goes from “farm to table.” Often … Continue reading

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When it comes to Vermont Produce which is better: Local or Organic?

The local versus organic food debate is not new. In Vermont it heats up to a boiling point almost every harvest season. In winter, when less local produce is available, it seems obvious that organic is the way to go. … Continue reading

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Why Choose Organic? In Vermont it’s about community and taste

The short answer is that eating organic food is the single most important thing we can do for the health of our bodies and our planet. Organic food contains higher nutrients; And organic food just tastes better! The long answer … Continue reading

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