ALL NATURAL INPUTS
We feed our plants the same way we choose to feed ourselves, using products derived from whole, natural and (when available) local sources.
We are not currently certified organic, but we only use products that are approved for use in the USDA Organic production system. This encompasses seeds, amendments, growing supplies, building materials, and more.
We are not currently certified organic, but we only use products that are approved for use in the USDA Organic production system. This encompasses seeds, amendments, growing supplies, building materials, and more.
MINIMAL DISTURBANCE
Also referred to "no-till" or "no-dig" we use farming techniques that mitigate compaction and disturb the soil layers as little as possible. Instead of relying on mechanical tillage, we utilize non-mechanized tools like the broadfork, garden rake, and stirrup hoe to prepare our beds and manage weeds.
NO SPRAYS OF ANY KIND
To protect the health of plants, pollinators, wildlife, humans and the environment, we don't use sprays (herbicides, fungicides, insecticides) of any kind, including those approved for use in USDA Organic production.
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MAXIMIZE SOIL COVERAGE
To reduce erosion, retain moisture, and feed the soil biology, we aim to keep the soil covered at all times, whether that's with cover crops, vegetables, or mulches.
OPEN-POLLINATED SEEDS
We're excited about seed saving, heirloom garden varieties, and increasing genetic diversity, so we prioritize planting open-pollinated vegetable varieties.
To learn more about the difference between
open-pollinated, heirloom and hybrid seeds, click here
RESILLIENCE THROUGH DIVERSITY
A diverse selection of crops means a variety of food sources for different types of critters including birds, insects, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, microbes, and funghi! We aim to facilitate on-farm resillience through a bustling and diverse ecosystem.