Every year there are new things happening on the farm, as I’ve grown it from 1/4 acre to nearly 1.5 acres of growing space. I try new crop varieties, I try new markets, etc. as I find out what works for customers & for me as a, mostly, one-woman show. Below is my round up ofContinue reading “6 New Things that Happened on the Farm in 2025”
Author Archives: Aurora L.M. Schul
3 Ways to Use Herbal Cane Sugars
Use my farm’s herbal cane sugars to elevate your beverages and baking. Learn how in this post.
5 Ways to Use Herb Salts
Using my farm’s herb salts will help you elevate your cooking & meals. Learn how in this post.
Onions 101: Cured vs. Fresh vs. Scallion
Onions are one of the most popular veggies at my farmers market stand. Learn the difference between varieties in this blog post.
How Much Salad Mix You Should Buy for Your Party
The question I often hear murmured at my farmer’s market stand is… How much salad mix should I buy? Am I buying enough salad mix? Maybe I should buy one more bag…? As the only farmer at the Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market selling pesticide-free, freshly harvested salad mixes, I hear it allllll the time. SoContinue reading “How Much Salad Mix You Should Buy for Your Party”
3 Recipes for Spring Radishes
Spring radishes are being harvested in Western New York. I’m sharing 3 recipes to help you enjoy these peppery roots before their season ends.
6 Tips to Care for Your Flower Bouquet
It’s Saturday afternoon & you’ve just returned home from the farmer’s market. You’re unpacking your pesticide-free vegetables, a bundle fresh herbs, and you’re about to set your local, organically grown flower bouquet in that vase your grandma gave you. Before you do, make sure you follow these 6 tips to prolong the life of yourContinue reading “6 Tips to Care for Your Flower Bouquet”
Pollinator-Friendly Plants You Can Grow in Containers
Looking to support pollinators through plants in your backyard or patio? I outline 6 plants that grow well in containers based on my own experience in my Western New York zone 6 garden and farm.
6 Earth-Friendly Things About my Farm
I care for the farm with intention – attention to detail in crop rotation, intentionally selecting crop varieties, and a deep intention to be a responsible steward of the land and environment. With Earth Day around the corner (April 22), I wanted to highlight 6 earth-friendly things about my farm.
3 Tips for a New Gardener
Are you starring at your backyard and thinking, I’d like to start a garden this year. Well first off, that’s awesome! Gardening has been proven to offer many physical and mental health benefits. But before you let your self doubt stop you from moving forward with your plans for a garden, I wanted to offerContinue reading “3 Tips for a New Gardener”
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