Sautéed Swiss Chard

After my dismal first attempt at growing a tray of Swiss Chard for my Sustainable Agriculture class, I’ve been paying much closer attention to the second round of plantings. It’s been fascinating to watch the little sprouts emerge from the nutrient rich soil. They really start to look like miniature versions of the prehistoric-like leaves [...]

An Edible Feast for the Eyes

The warmth of the sun inside the greenhouse caused delicate beads of sweat to form across my brow as I navigated the hose between the plants. My classmates and I have been growing a variety of herbs, greens and flowers over the past several weeks for our Sustainable Agriculture course. It’s been fun to watch [...]

Will Grow Plants for Food: A Story Inspired by the Farm

Wisps of nature danced across the fields as Enya became the perfect soundtrack for what felt like a scene in a movie. I didn’t even notice a ringlet of hair had fallen from my bonnet until a companion farmer friend gently positioned it back in place. She said, “Now mister Cory. I do declare. Your [...]

Tips for Growing Fresh Basil

Anyone who flips through the recipes on this site will find I’m a huge fan of fresh basil. It’s my go-to herb of choice when I’m looking to add a boost of flavor. Of course, other classic favorites include parsley, rosemary, thyme and cilantro. But basil always seems to be the front runner in most [...]