Farmers
throughout history have been the cultivators of life,
because of their efforts we eat.
To help bring out the farmer
in you - Start your vegetable garden off with sturdy,
home sown plants.
Top
varieties that produce well in our area:
Asparagus - Mary Washington
Beets - Red Ace
Broccoli - Packman
Brussels Sprouts - Bubbles
Cabbage - Stonehead, Swellhead, Red
Cantalope - Ambrosia, Earli-Dew, Hales Best Jumbo
Cauliflower - Candid Charm
Cucumber - Burpless, Diva, Fanfare, Homemade Pickle
And
the list continues with Eggplant, Kohlrabi, Leek, Okra,
Onion, Peppers*, Squash, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes*, Tomatillos,
and Watermelon.
*See
specific lists in the Specialit Plants Tab
A nice selection
of Herbs to enhance the flavor of your foods, or just
to lend aroma to the garden.
On sight at the
greenhouse, one might hear a rooster or catch a glimpse
of a menagerie of birds that include chickens, ducks,
geese, turkeys and guinea fowl that live on the farm.
New baby chicks
and ducks are sometimes peeping at you while you shop.
Children love to see them.
