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 | Aug 23, 2024 | CSA, Recipes, Root Veggies, Uncategorized, Veggie Spotlight
I say Potato, you say Potahto Let’s celebrate summer with some off-the-beaten-path potato varieties and a delicious recipe Potato Harvest 2024: Have you noticed a freshly harvested, locally grown organic potato just tastes better? We sure do! We’ve just...
by Lisa | Aug 7, 2024 | CSA, Gardening, Oak Spring Farm, Recipes, Veggie Spotlight
Tomato Time: What’s the Best One? I get asked this question several times every Saturday morning at the Hereford Farmer’s Market during tomato season. “Which tomato is the best?” Well, it depends on what you’re using it for, how you need...
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,...
