Category Archives: From the Veggie Fields

With Halloween this Saturday, many observe the spooky traditions enjoyed on this evening. One probably overlooked, however, involves a seasonal vegetable received often during the fall months: Kale. Yes, this trendy salad green was used as a matchmaking tool in … Continue reading →

Did you know there’s a connection between Halloween and one of our top crops, Kale?  Its an ancient story of love, matchmaking, and potatoes. Get inspired to bring kale into your celebration, and maybe even love life, by reading the story … Continue reading →

Things are coming to life again at Sweetwater!  Plants are green in the ground, our tractors and cooler are humming along again (a few tractors and our trusty cooler were exhausted– very Hollywood– after last season and have been pampered and prepped for the growing … Continue reading →

To keep our minds focused on the good, healthy organic food that now is a few months away, I am offering you a selection of really fine books to (mentally) keep your taste buds hoppin’. Every home cook I know … Continue reading →

Ahhh, and now we are at the end. The finish of each season reminds me of when I was back in school– saying goodbye to all the new friends you’ve made and people you’ve gotten to know, reflecting on the … Continue reading →

With less than two weeks of our harvest season left we are starting to batten down the hatches for summer. As we clear the fields we are starting our till and compost routine to prepare the land for the cover … Continue reading →

The peppers are poppin’. We’ve got red ones, green ones, and lime green ones too. As you continue to see another new variety of pepper this week, let’s do a little pepper identification. Ace Bell Peppers: Your classic dark green … Continue reading →

Let’s start a food revolution! Yesterday, May 15th was Food Revolution Day (don’t worry you can still be part of the revolution). The purpose of this day is to “put compulsory practical food education on the school curriculum.” As we … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year where we are getting’ to pickin’. Our Provider Green Beans and Sungold Cherry Tomatoes are beginning to weigh on the plants as they come in abundance. These delicious crops that can be enjoyed raw or … Continue reading →