Current happenings

All of my cousins and I learned the story of the peach crop failures during the Great Depression from our grandfather. Three years in a row, due to a viral

As the economy seems more uncertain and prices increase, many people question how much value they get when they go out to eat. The food doesn’t seem very exciting and

What would make a farmer leave his family and his land? Thomas Webster, born in 1746 in Brandywine Hundred, Delaware, lived in an era of upheaval. By the time he

My Grandmother died this week. She was 96 years, 5 months, and 18 days old. And she is so, so sorely missed. My Grandmother has been a steadfast fixture in

Mustard greens get a bad rap, but that’s mostly because wild mustard greens have a very bitter flavor. While technically edible and highly nutritious, wild greens are hard for the

Yes, you are reading a farming blog. We will get to the farming parts. It’s a good story, with war, refugees, and satisfying endings. World War II aftermath After World

I know, it seems like dandelion greens belong in the foraging category. Yes, you can forage for dandelion greens in the spring. They are often the first greens to appear

Which flowers should you grow for cut flowers? The easy answer is the flowers that you like! However, if you are like me, you like pretty much all flowers.  The

Small: corn, summer squash, tomatoes, baby bok choy, green peppers, kale, basil, and peaches Large: the above plus candy onions, collard greens, green beans, and sorrel Fruit Only: cantaloupe, peaches,

Small: asparagus or green beans, onions or scallions, kirby cucumbers, zucchini, salad turnips, chives, and blueberries Large: the above plus beets, radishes, mustard greens Fruit Only: rhubarb, cherries, and blueberries

In recent years, the farm-to-fork movement has gained a lot of attention as people become more conscious of where their food comes from. There is something special about knowing that