by Lisa Duff | Mar 31, 2023 | Gardening, Oak Spring Farm, seedlings
My passion for growing good food fuels me daily. The love for seed in soil started so long ago… and still burns deep inside. I never tire of fulfilling the potential a piece of land holds to provide nourishing food. Food that brings family and friends together....
by Lisa Duff | Mar 24, 2023 | CSA, Gardening, Oak Spring Farm, soil health
See, just like food feeds us, the soil feeds our food. When you grow a potato, the potato is “eating” the trace nutrients, minerals, and vitamins in the soil. And when you eat the potato, YOU eat those same nutrients, minerals, and vitamins. Why Is Soil So Important?...
by Lisa Duff | Mar 11, 2023 | CSA, Gardening, Oak Spring Farm, soil health
So I learned a new word today. Nope, I’m not talking about Regenerative Agriculture, I’ll get to that in a minute. I was looking at my daily inspirational quote and clicked on ‘Do you know these words?’ I found one that hit home. ...
by Lisa Duff | Mar 31, 2022 | Gardening, Oak Spring Farm
Do you understand the difference between an heirloom and a hybrid? There’s a lot of confusion about heirlooms vs hybrids vs GMO. Don’t worry we’re here to help! And we’ll share with you what some of our favorite heirlooms are! We love to grow...
by Lisa Duff | Mar 7, 2022 | Gardening, Oak Spring Farm, seedlings, Your Neighborhood Farmer
My passion for growing food fuels me daily. The love for seed in soil started so long ago… and still burns deep inside. I never tire of fulfilling the potential each piece of land holds to provide nourishing food that brings family and friends together over the...
by Lisa Duff | Mar 2, 2022 | Gardening, Oak Spring Farm, Your Neighborhood Farmer
After a long Winter, I can’t help but notice the birds singing again in the morning. Have you heard them? For me, their chatter has always been one of the first signs of Spring. The days are getting longer, we’re feeling hints of warmer weather, and the first push of...