We made a big jump this week in our total poundage donated. Another 1,000 pounds bringing us up to 11,445 in year-to-date vegetables delivered. Fifteen different vegetables making up this total with Winter Squash starting to be in the mix. This is Robin's Koginut, a staff favorite. Very sweet, perfect for pies. We ... Click to read more.
We have sorted and bundled our Music garlic into two categories: The bigger select bulbs (3 heads, 25-30 cloves) weighing 1/2 a pound total are $10. A variety bundle weighing 1/2 a pound is $7. Both can be planted or used for culinary purposes. You can stop by Monday through Saturday 8 AM-2 PM if ... Click to read more.
The cold has returned but I think we were lucky enough to miss any widespread frost. Our lettuces took a hit, even under row covers. Our hardy greens, like collards, are in their full glory. Here is Carol, one of our regular Wednesday volunteers showing off an armload of just picked collards. This week another 700 ... Click to read more.
Look! We finally have Growing to Give t-shirts! These beauties were designed by Holly Harris, a Bowdoin student who graced us with her time and talents this summer. These t-shirts are extremely soft and made from 100% cotton. Here are the details: Cost: $25 Location: You can come pick them up at the farm at ... Click to read more.
We are now in transition here at the farm. Going from harvesting the end of our warm season crops to planting and harvesting cool weather crops. Our 2# plus Oxheart tomatoes are still producing, our fall lettuces are ready to eat, and the newest plot of Nappa cabbage is being harvested. In addition, ... Click to read more.
You can make the drink with Melissa at the event or whip up one for yourself and your loved ones (leave out the vodka for those <21) beforehand and then join us live from 7 - 7:45 PM for a virtual happy hour that will include time with our founders, participating artists, and master gardeners ... Click to read more.
Photobooth Back to "Paint the Farm: A Virtual Event" We are so happy you are here. Thank you for joining us at "Paint the Farm Art Auction: a Virtual Event!" Let us know you were here by taking a photo in our photobooth. Simply, click here to ... Click to read more.
In the kitchen with Theda Back to "Paint the Farm: A Virtual Event" Make stuffed squash blossoms with Theda Roll up your sleeves and make stuffed squash blossoms with Theda, Growing to Give's multi-talented Farm Manager. All you need for this simple recipe is squash blossoms, fresh mozzarella, fresh ... Click to read more.
We have donated 7,000 pounds of food so far this season. This is more than double of where we were this time last year. Every season is different and we learn to adjust and adapt to the experiences. Squash vine borer made an appearance this year causing much damage and an early end to much of ... Click to read more.
Lots of news to report. We have been able to harvest 1,000 pounds of organic produce each week. The delivery to local neighbors in need was through the Merrymeeting Gleaners, the Cumberland County Gleaning Initiative, the Androscoggin Gleaners, and our friend/teacher Abby, who prepares weekly food boxes for her students. We are actually harvesting 6 days ... Click to read more.
