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There’s something wonderful about harvesting root crops on a crisp fall afternoon. Pushing a spade into the loose ground to reveal hidden treasures connects us with our ancestors who stayed nourished through long New England winters thanks to the storability of crops such as potatoes and parsnips. A full root cellar assured the family would

Oh-so-sweet, cantaloupe is one of the most exciting joys of having your own organic vegetable garden! A member of the cucurbit family, cantaloupe is most closely related to cucumbers. Cantaloupe needs hot weather to ripen, so August and September are ideal for fruit production. Cantaloupes (Galia type) are ready for harvest when the skin behind

While watermelon is indeed a classic summertime garden treat, many watermelons take until the fall to ripen, presenting us with the wonderful opportunity of pairing it with a fall-grown green such as arugula that usually fails to grow in summer heat.  We know this delicious Greek salad will make your mouth water for more! Ingredients

Looking for a satisfying but lighter dish to cook between the Thanksgiving feast and the coming rich holiday meals? Try this vitamin-packed mess o’ greens on top of a velvety turnip-parsnip puree. Particularly great with homegrown organic vegetables, but wherever they’re sourced, be sure your ingredients are fresh. Ingredients From the Garden: 4 large bunches

Homefront Farmers is excited to announce the completion of the greenhouse at our new home base in Redding. This large space will allow us to grow quality organic seedlings, including hard-to-find varieties, for transplanting into our clients home gardens come spring. We won’t lie—the project was challenging. However, we think the effort was more than

A healthy and easy cake receipe.  The raw carrot and shredded coconut give this cake a wonderful texture while the zesty cream cheese frosting colored with beets will knock your socks off! Ingredients From the Garden: 1 ⅓ cups carrots, boiled and pureed 3 cups carrots, raw, shredded 1” cube of red beet, boiled and

A successful garden starts with a good plan. We spend the winter creating detailed designs showing where, when, and how the crops clients enjoy will fit into their garden space. In February, we begin seeding crops such as spinach, kale, and scallions in the greenhouse. After the snow melts and we’re unlikely to get much

This bright, crunchy spring slaw is the perfect compliment to succulent, crispy fish. We use mashed avocado and lime juice instead of mayo in the slaw for a unique healthy twist. It also utilizes dried cayenne peppers from the year before, which are so easy since they can dry out simply sitting on the kitchen

The beautiful Fisher Blacksmithing Trowel. While we undoubtedly have some winter weather ahead, spring isn’t so far away. As garden centers start to restock, the professional gardeners at Homefront Farmers  thought we’d create a list of garden maintenance tools and accessories you’ll find helpful for the coming growing season. Trowel—Great for transplanting and other small digging jobs,

Looking for a healthy snack to serve for the big game tonight? Try this delicious bean recipe! Haricots vert are one of the easiest garden treats to freeze for winter use. All beans love to grow in the heat of summer, and sometimes as gardeners we are overwhelmed with their productivity. What to do? Simply