We are one of a growing group of organic farms in the United States that are getting certified by the Real Organic Project. We obtained...

One of the important practices that enables a bountiful garden is the planting of seeds or vegetable plants at the right time of year. ...

When you come to visit the farm to u-pick fresh organic produce, don't forget to step into our shed to see what treasures are to be found...

I presented at the September meeting of the Greater Richmond Gardening Club. Here are the slides from my talk:

I'm often asked "What tools are needed to grow a good garden?" We farm bio-intensively and don't use power tools very much at all. Our...

This year we are growing three different species of Physalis, or tomatillos, at our farm. We plant them from seed in early Spring and...

As we clear more of our wild hillside of Himalayan blackberries and artichoke thistles we are finding young healthy sprouts of wild plums....

Once each season we invite volunteers to come work with us at the farm. It is a tremendous learning experience, and many hands make...

A few months ago I was interviewed by Jason Tilley for an article he wanted to write about small farms in El Sobrante. Well, the...

Once per season we invite volunteers to come work with us to learn organic farming and help us get our chores done. Activities we have...

I made a most delicious dish using freshly picked organic red shiso (Aka shiso). I brought home a nice bunch of freshly picked red shiso...

Olive trees grow along our South fence; protected with deer wire until they get tall enough to endure the deer-browsing.

Our next volunteer day is Saturday, August 17 from 11 am to 2 pm. We will have a good variety of summer farm chores that we could use...

Grains are an important food source and wheat is especially loved for its delicious taste and versatility. We grow three different...

We are holding our next seasonal volunteer workshop on May 11, from 11 am to 2 pm. We invite volunteers to come work with us on seasonal...

Please note that these expected fruit ripening times are only estimates, based on a 'typical weather cycle'. We just have about one tree...

We grow some unusual vegetables, edible flowers, and herbs that many cooks aren't that familiar with. Many of the vegetables can be...

We are in the process now of doing our Winter dormant fruit tree pruning. We have four tools that help with this task: 1) Fiskars hand...

We are holding our next volunteer day at the farm on Saturday, January 19, from 11 am to 2 pm. We welcome volunteers to join us in...

Our first rain of the Winter season is expected right around Thanksgiving. Our rain is coming late this year and we are excited! With...