Farm Feature: Borage

by Kristin Hughes | Sep 14, 2020 | Farm

By: Chelsea Wallace (Farm Intern) & Kaitlyn Dykstra (Farm Manager) What is Borage? An easy to grow annual herb that can be harvested as a microgreen or grown out to produce edible flowers with a beautiful neon blue color profile and a distinct cucumber flavor....

Organic Alternatives for Pest Control

by Kristin Hughes | Sep 10, 2020 | Farm

By: Chelsea Wallace (Farm Intern) & Kaitlyn Dykstra (Farm Manager) Ladybugs and FoodChain Ladybugs, or Lady Bird Beetles, are one of the most common beneficial insects used in gardens and farms, as they are a natural predator of pests like aphids, mites and...

From Food Waste to House Plant: Avocado

by Kristin Hughes | Aug 19, 2020 | Farm, Food Waste, For kids

By: Luke Fish (Farm Intern) & Kaitlyn Dykstra (Farm Manager) https://www.foodiecrush.com/how-to-ripen-avocados-perfectly/ Avocados have gained a prominent position in the diets of many due to their high nutrient density and cholesterol free nature. High in...

From Food Waste to House Plant: Pineapple

by Kristin Hughes | Aug 16, 2020 | Farm, Food Waste

By: Luke Fish (Farm Intern) & Kaitlyn Dykstra (Farm Manager) https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-eating-pineapple-for-a-woman#4 Did you know that you can...