Over the past 5 years we’ve planted 25 varieties of perennial fruit and nut bearing shrubs and trees, while raising chickens (and a duck) who love to help cultivate the land and prepare for plantings. In three main crop gardens and two greenhouses we grow annual vegetables, which usually consists of a variety of leafy greens, peas and beans, herbs, storage root vegetables and winter squashes.
By involving ourselves in the whole process of saving seeds, transplanting seedlings, weeding and watering, and observing the natural patterns, we become closely connected to what we eat and where we live. Waste materials such as seaweed, wood chips, leaves, coffee grounds, cardboard, burlap, and compost are collected from various locations to bring back to the property to build soil. Growing and harvesting our food while giving back and building the soil is a reciprocal relationship and this balance of giving and receiving brings deep joy and appreciation for food. The soil is our partner, this kind of relationship is necessary for an abundant future and meaningful connection to the planet.
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