Category Archives: From the Veggie Fields

Hello Farm Friends and Family! I want to take this week’s edition of the newsletter to introduce myself and to write to you about a new and exciting opportunity coming up very soon! My name is Chris, and this season … Continue reading →

Sweetwater Farm is all about Community.  Yet, sadly, many folks right in our own back yard don’t know about us; don’t feel welcome; or don’t think they can afford “organic” foods.  In an effort to educate and welcome our neighbors … Continue reading →

Usually a beetle that hangs out in the margins, the Yellow Margin Beetle has come to the farm to snack on our luscious Asian greens and cabbages. We are counting on some of our beneficial insect friends, such as wasps, … Continue reading →

Some excitement has been surrounding the compost heaps as of late. The Starbucks’ of Tampa International Airport, just around the corner from the farm, have begun dropping off their used coffee grounds to add to our compost piles. This is … Continue reading →

There’s been a lot chatter and postulation about the purpose of fennel around the CSA barn these past couple weeks. Let go of your fennel fears because this crop is down right delightful. First, it is nutrient dense – giving … Continue reading →

Potatoes are in the ground!!! Everything about growing potatoes is unique compared to most of its vegetable brethren. When your order of certified seed potatoes arrives, you must cut up each seed potato into 2 ounce pieces with at least … Continue reading →

The colossal Napa Cabbage is in the share this week largely thanks to the cooler weather we have been experiencing. When the temperature drops so do the pest problems! Also known as Chinese Cabbage, this vegetable is great in Korean, … Continue reading →

The winter vegetables are embarking on their mighty comeback to the CSA share during the next few weeks! Watch out for broccoli and cauliflower to be in full production soon along with other cool weather loving Brassicas. Both of these … Continue reading →

Although Florida has not become the massive arctic landscape seen elsewhere in the country, we’ve still had our work cut out for us trying to prepare our vegetables for the prolonged plummet in temperature. The farm team really brought the … Continue reading →

Happy New Year 2014 to all of our farm supporters. It is really hard to believe that we are entering our 22nd year. From that small dream back in February 1993, the seed was planted that has nourished so many … Continue reading →