by Lisa | Apr 18, 2025 | Gardening, Oak Spring Farm, seedlings
I took a field walk yesterday. Taking note of what will be ready for CSA next week, I squatted down and started weeding a bed of mixed greens. As I pulled misplaced arugula from around the beet greens I got dirt under my nails. As my hands got dirty I relaxed into...
by Lisa | Dec 11, 2024 | CSA, CSA farmer, farm coach, Gardening, Your Neighborhood Farmer
My ‘Finding Fresh Food’ Conundrum When I think back on the nitty-gritty beginnings of my farming journey, it’s clear that it all started with a desire for fresh, wholesome food and the inability to easily procure it locally. Do you remember the story about...
by Lisa | Apr 2, 2024 | Gardening, Oak Spring Farm, seedlings
What’s the Best Way to Plant Your Garden? Direct Sowing vs Transplanting So you want to grow a vegetable garden this year? Did you already splurge on a bunch of seed packs at the garden center? The ones with beautiful pictures on the front? I know, trust me I know,...
by Lisa | Mar 22, 2024 | farm coach, Gardening, Oak Spring Farm, seedlings
What fuels you? I’m passionate about riding horses. I love to hike, travel and watch live music. But my passion for growing good food fuels me daily. The love for seed in soil started so long ago… I never tire of fulfilling the potential a piece of...
by Lisa | 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....
