by Lisa Duff | Jul 26, 2023 | CSA, Oak Spring Farm, Recipes, self care, Veggie Spotlight
Stressed out? Dehydrated? We have a simple solution to help you stay cool as a cucumber. Let the Queen give you a hand. Introducing the Queen of Hydration for beautiful skin and stress relief. Ms. Cucumber, organic, of course. Some of her finer points that will...
by Lisa Duff | Jul 13, 2023 | CSA, Oak Spring Farm, Recipes, Veggie Spotlight
It’s mid-summer, there’s so much to do and mealtime can sneak up on me, do you know what I’m talking about? Maybe for you, it’s running kids around to camp, to the pool, to daycare all while balancing work from home…or it’s just so hot your motivation to cook...
by Lisa Duff | Oct 7, 2022 | Oak Spring Farm, Root Veggies, Veggie Spotlight
I love garlic. Think of all the ways you eat garlic. Garlic salt, powder, in sauces, marinades & salad dressings. If you’re anything like me you put it in almost every dish! That said, the average American consumes more than 2 pounds per year…. However...
by Lisa Duff | Aug 26, 2022 | Oak Spring Farm, Veggie Spotlight
Peppers. The unpredictable pepper plant. Patience is needed. Simply put, they can be the wallflower of the garden. Slow to germinate, scared of the cold, we start our pepper seeds in February in the germination chamber, move them to heat mats in the heated greenhouse...
by Lisa Duff | Aug 12, 2022 | Oak Spring Farm, Recipes, Root Veggies, Veggie Spotlight
Today I’m going to share with you a very personal side of the farm. The story of this farm is a zig zag; turns where you least expect it and big wins where the naysayers said it couldn’t be done. My Dad is probably my biggest fan and has been beside me...
by Lisa Duff | Aug 3, 2022 | Oak Spring Farm, Veggie Spotlight
Do you like it hot? I do! I like hot weather & hot, spicy food. Now, don’t let me mislead you. My tolerance had to be built and compared to many friends, my tolerance isn’t impressive. At 19, I’m not gonna lie, I was a wimp for hot stuff. I...