As someone who has a strong appreciation for gifts that are “natural”, zero waste, or plastic-free, I’m often gifted flower bouquets on special occasions. It’s the sweetest thing ever to be thought of & to have folks who want to show their love for me. But often their gifts are flower bouquets bought at WegmansContinue reading “The Hidden Costs of Buying Grocery Store Flowers”
Category Archives: Farmers Market
Why Schul Farmstead’s Sourdough Granola Stands Out
If you’ve been following me on social media, reading our Harvest List emails, or visiting the Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market, you may have noticed I’ve been offering Organic Sourdough Granola. There are many vendors who sell tasty granola in western New York, but today I wanted to dive into what makes the granola made byContinue reading “Why Schul Farmstead’s Sourdough Granola Stands Out”
What are Microgreens & How to Use them
Microgreens, sprouts, shoots. These are names that often are tossed around for the same or similar tiny greens that you’ll find at the farmers market and in your CSA shares. Our farm grows what are botanically known as microgreens – tiny, sprouting plants. What are microgreens? Microgreens are the tiny, edible cotyledon leaves (first leaves)Continue reading “What are Microgreens & How to Use them”
4 Ways to Make Substitutions with your CSA & Farmers Market Veggies
Becoming confident in substituting vegetables for one another in recipes, is one of the easiest way to maximize your experience at the farmers market or as part of a community supported agriculture (CSA) program. You’ll save time by not having to add another thing to your grocery list and swing by the store after workContinue reading “4 Ways to Make Substitutions with your CSA & Farmers Market Veggies”
5 New Things that Happened on the Farm in 2024
Every year there are new things happening on the farm, as I’ve grown it from 1/4 acre to over 1 acre 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 upContinue reading “5 New Things that Happened on the Farm in 2024”
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