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 | Feb 17, 2023 | CSA, Oak Spring Farm, self care
Does stress just feel like a normal part of life? Do you feel overwhelmed, wiped out, and like there just isn’t enough time in the day? Trust me, I get it. And I’m here to tell you that there’s a better way to live. Not long ago I lived in nearly constant...
by Lisa Duff | Feb 8, 2023 | CSA, Oak Spring Farm, Your Neighborhood Farmer
I farm by choice. But all the choices I’ve made, big and small, have landed me right here – growing food for you. It started as a little girl helping my Dad in our big home garden…my love of plants and animals grew and grew. Sinking my hands into the...
by Lisa Duff | Jan 23, 2023 | Oak Spring Farm, Your Neighborhood Farmer
Ya know sitting down with my 3 kids for a family meal never gets old. It absolutely feels terrific and I feel triumphant every time! It used to feel great because I had a baby, a toddler, and an elementary school kid who were melting down by 5 pm hungry & tired...