This picture, taken in June 2008, shows part of our first year's market garden. We deliberately started with a small area, 50'x120'. It was our goal to figure out if we liked growing veggies on this scale and if we could make any money doing it. This small garden proved to be very successful and that success has encouraged us to dramatically increase our growing area to 1.5 acres this year. We've also expanded the number of varieties that will be planted this year. We want to provide lots of variety to our customers including the veggies that are so delicate they can't be shipped long distances as well as varieties that aren't being grown commercially. There is something so satisfying about selling that beautiful, freshly harvested tomato or bunch of lettuce to a grateful customer. They know that what they're buying from us was growing in the fresh air and sunshine just hours before they take it home to eat it. They know it's safe to feed to their children....no pesticides or chemicals were used to grow it. We love educating them about the importance of buying locally - not only are they getting a superior product, but they're also helping small farms remain sustainable.
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