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 | Oct 21, 2024 | CSA, Oak Spring Farm, Veggie Spotlight
We’ve all heard it, right? “Eat more whole foods”….not to be confused with the upscale grocer. But let’s be honest, processed food is everywhere. And fast food? So convenient. In our busy lives, we crave convenience. It’s just easier to grab take-out than...
by Lisa | Feb 28, 2024 | CSA, Gardening, Oak Spring Farm, soil health
Fun word of the day. 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. Argillaceous:(Of...
by Lisa | Jan 23, 2024 | CSA, Oak Spring Farm, soil health
Yes, Farmers LOVE snow. Late Spring frosts and summer flooding aren’t the only weather events that worry farmers. Many farmers, like my farmer friends to the North, depend on “normal” winter weather—cold and snow— to cleanse, nourish, and water our farms. We, here...
by Lisa | 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. ...
