A challenge of organic farming is how to protect your crop from pests…..while keeping your customers and environment safe from pesticides! A common pest that many gardeners face are Flea Beetles. There are over 6,000 different species of Flea Beetle, and each specialize in eating only certain plants! A lot of gardeners have issues with… Continue reading Flea Beetles + Neem Oil
Events & News
Job Applications Now Open!
The farm is looking for a team of part-time employees to begin August 3rd! With the field expansion going on, I will need employees to help between August 3rd and October 30th. A typical day could involve harvesting, packaging tea, weeding, or cultivating. Regardless of the day’s work activities, I always aim for a positive… Continue reading Job Applications Now Open!
Powdery Mildew & Bee Balm
If you are a gardener, you may have noticed the symptoms of Powdery Mildew on certain plants—-Bee Balm and Zinnias are especially susceptible! Today’s newsletter will focus on Powdery Mildew—-how plants become infected, and what you can do about it! Powdery Mildew spores overwinter in the soil or dead plant material, where they wait until… Continue reading Powdery Mildew & Bee Balm
Tripling the Farm—It’s Happening!!!
I didn’t meet my perfect match of Forever Farmland to purchase in time for this season……but the incredible news is that I live in a very supportive community of people who WANT to help me and the farm succeed!! I am very grateful to a plethora of friends and neighbors who offered to let me… Continue reading Tripling the Farm—It’s Happening!!!
Bee Balm Pasta
Bee Balm, one of our native plants, not only makes a soothing tea for a sore throat, but it also has endless culinary possibilities! Perhaps you have noticed that Bee Balm tea has a bit of a spicy flavor—this is because Bee Balm contains thymol, a compound also found in thyme and oregano! I sometimes… Continue reading Bee Balm Pasta
River City Farmers Market this Saturday!
I am stoked to be setting up at the River City Farmers Market this Saturday May 9th! With me I will be bringing herbal tea plant starts, seed packets saved from my field, a limited variety of teas, and free samples! If you pre-ordered plants to be picked up at the Farmers Market, this is… Continue reading River City Farmers Market this Saturday!
Seeding Workshop!
It’s time for our annual spring Seeding Workshop at the farm!! I hold this workshop every year and enjoy guiding the group through seeding pots of herbal tea they can then take home and grow. We typically have a group of all ages—-it’s a nice opportunity to enjoy some quiet time outdoors, meet other tea-drinking… Continue reading Seeding Workshop!
Plants & Seeds for Sale!
Want to grow herbal tea in your garden this year? Check out the form below to see your available options for seeds and plant starts, all which have been carefully cultivated on the farm! Each seed packet or plant comes with printed instructions for your uninhibited agricultural success. Plant & seed pickup can be at… Continue reading Plants & Seeds for Sale!
Farm Expansion Plans
Winter is the season in which a farmer analyzes the previous year, and takes time to plan for the coming one! My brain was exploding this winter with future dreams for the farm. I have been praying for direction, and I received a couple of insights that have encouraged me to work towards making the… Continue reading Farm Expansion Plans
Canal Winchester: Bellawood Farm Market
Yes, there is a Farm, and yes, there is a Market. But there is also sooooo much more!! How do you feel about going on a night out and ordering a custom-cut steak raised onsite, watching the sunset from the beer garden, then grabbing some of your favorite local products before you head home? You… Continue reading Canal Winchester: Bellawood Farm Market
