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On the flower side of the farm, the plants are really starting to get their grow on. It takes a bit to get over the shock of being transplanted but once they get established, they take right off. Since they are exerting so much energy it’s the perfect time to give them a little boost. Think of it as encouragement to keep going! Compost tea will help your plants grow strong roots and foliage. It’s as simple as watering them with it. Have you heard of this concoction before? It's a healthy, organic way to boost your plants. A handful...

I have a sweet tooth, there I said it. Sweet over salty for me any day of the week and the sweeter the better. The more sugar I consume, the more I crave it. Even if it’s a handful of chocolate chips meant for cookies.  There is overwhelming evidence of just how bad refined sugar is for us. A few years back I did a sugar detox. I learned that refined sugar is in pretty much everything …ketchup, mayo etc and I started actively seeking out recipes that were naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup. I stopped putting sugar...

Herbs will brighten any dish. Whether finely chopped and sprinkled on top of a salad, blended into a smoothie or whirled into pesto, they will guarantee that whatever you’re making tastes better.    Now, think beyond the kitchen…did you know that herbs also are also great in bouquets? They are easy to grow, add fragrance, interest and texture to any flower arrangements. Oh, and they also have a great vase life with most easily lasting weeks in just plain water.    Here are 3 dual purpose herbs that you can use in the kitchen and as a cut flower.  Now,...

It’s swarm season! Mark and I (well really Mark …I was just along for the ride) hung swarm boxes around the farm last week. Catching a swarm is like winning the bee lottery. It’s rare, and they move quickly and are unpredictable. This combination makes the capture of a swarm exciting. Bees swarm for several reasons and usually in the spring. This is the time when they are rapidly increasing in numbers so if the hive isn't big enough and there's overcrowding, the bees will split off from the original hive. The queen will send scouts out to find a...