2026 has been a challenging year! Extreme weather events all year have pushed us to keep on growing. Extreme cold, extreme drought, extreme heat… it’s been one of the harder years that we have experienced. And yet, we keep on growing. Resilience is key.
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Our goal is to grow in all four seasons, and this means we start seeds every single week, even in the fall and winter.

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Does flowering kale actually Flower? Yes, but not until the spring. In the meantime, it provides a great accent of color in the winter garden. The leaves are edible, which means deer and rabbits might nibble on them as well.
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Do you call this pumpkin a fairytale pumpkin or a Cinderella pumpkin? I have heard both. Regardless of the name, this variety is delicious, whether you are making pies or soup.

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Changing a growing area from one crop to another involves a fair amount of mess. The results are worth it!

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What is still growing? Even though the temperatures have dropped noticeably, many plants love this weather: cabbage, broccoli, arugula, cilantro, lettuce, bok choy, cauliflower, escarole, and many more.
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One of the great things about heirloom pumpkin seeds is you can save the seeds and they grow the same as the pumpkin they came from. In this way, seeds travel all over the world to find new homes on new continents.
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‘fuck the phony labels’ 💯 #Humane #Sustainable #FamilyFarm #Local #GrassFed #PastureRaised #RSPCAAssured #RedTractor
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When is fig season here in Delaware? We started with a few in late June and now these trees are finally producing in early October. This is all dependent on their winter protection and the winter weather. Keeps us guessing every time.
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How to keep squirrels from eating your pumpkins?
1. Use a hot pepper spray. Some squirrels seem to like spicy food, so this does not work on them.
2. Use a barrier, such as a row cover or sheet. Cover each night, weigh the ends down, so it doesn’t blow away.
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And the weather of the day is…? It’s the time of year when we get cloudy, rainy, sunny, chilly, hot, and the weather goes up and down. That’s OK, we keep on growing.

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Have you met Rouge vif d’Étampes? A very dramatically colored heirloom pumpkin, this one has been a favorite for centuries for its excellent flavor.

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As soon as one crop is finished, we get ready for the next one. Crop rotation helps keep the soil, healthy, and the plants healthy.

Come see us at our Delaware farm market for good things to eat in every season .Growing since 1832!
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To have a successful basil harvest, be sure the leaves are completely dry before you store any.

Come see us at our Delaware farm market for good things to eat in every season. Thank you for supporting small businesses; your choices matter.
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Who wants to weed? Never any volunteers. Weeding has to be the least favorite activity for anyone in the garden or on the farm. However, maintaining a healthy growing area is essential for healthy plants.
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Love pumpkins? Don’t throw them out after Halloween!

Possible solutions…
1. Eat them! All pumpkins are edible.
2. Compost.
3. Feed to animals.
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No recalls here.

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You need to be careful even with organic sprays. Just because something is natural does not mean there are no consequences. Peppermint oil sounds benign, but it can have serious effects.
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What can grow quickly before we have a freeze? Arugula, spinach, cilantro, lettuce, radishes, salad, turnips, baby bok choy, scallions… These are some of our favorites!
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