Farm Happenings at Ridge to Reef Farm
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Farm Happenings at Ridge to Reef Farm

With a Little Help from our Friends... February 29, 2020

Posted on February 26th, 2020
One of the many reasons we choose to follow USDA certified organic practices is because of the life that helps. The past month has brought a plague of aphids to our leafy crops which has knocked out a few things like turnips and kale earlier than expected. We've done what we can organically to beat1 read more »

Farm Happenings for February 22, 2020

Posted on February 19th, 2020
Thanks to everyone who came out to support at the VI Agrifest and our Slow Down dinner this past weekend and President’s Day holiday.  Between that and our biggest day of farm shares yet this season, we hardly stopped moving crops until Tuesday.  Now after a quick breather we get an1 read more »

Night moves for February 15, 2020

Posted on February 12th, 2020
 The season is now truly turning for the dryness we expect for this time of year. The growth rate of plants has slowed and some look downright shocked, while others are enjoying a break from the flooded fields of a month ago.  We are hoping it will help stem the proliferation of pests and1 read more »

The Real Dill for February 8, 2020 (swaps end at 2pm/thurs)

Posted on February 5th, 2020
We finally got a taste of dry weather this week, which was important for our existing crop care, new plantings, and pushing back on the vigorous weeds. The crops are loving it all. This week we have 25 different items to choose from:)  There is bit less volume of most the crops, so we encourag1 read more »

Rain soaked Farm Shares for February 1, 2020

Posted on January 28th, 2020
Yes the blessings from the sky have continued strongly and the crops are jumping! This week we have 24 different items for you to choose for your customized box of organic soil-grown goodies.  A new entry this week is sweet muir lettuce that is two weeks ahead of schedule. Also, dill is making1 read more »

Tomatoes are back for January 25!

Posted on January 22nd, 2020
Times are blessed at the farm. This week we have 22 different crops from our fields and greenhouse from which you can choose for your box! Reliable rains have been rushing plants along and the days are getting longer.  So are the weeds. Aphids are on the march. Under the farmer's shadow - our1 read more »

Rains and Growing Love: Your Farm Share for January 18, 2020

Posted on January 15th, 2020
We are in the second week of our farm share program and we now have over 20 types of organic crops available for you with many more on the way that we are totally excited about.  This week we are proud to introduce our bok choy, which has loved the recent rains and is offering exceptionally sw1 read more »

A new decade of organic crops and more starts January 11, 2020!

Posted on January 8th, 2020
Dear Farm Share members,  It's a new decade and we are ready to bring back the farm share program for 2020!  Thanks for joining and we hope you enjoy it to the fullest.  There is a lot in store for the season both in the seasonal boxes and in the Farm Stand where you can add on extra1 read more »

Farm Happenings for September 7, 2019

Posted on September 4th, 2019
First of all, we send our prayers and support to our island brothers and sisters in the Bahamas after the devastating hurricane impacts. We are truly fortunate to have  been spared in Dorian's path and are counting our blessings. This is our second week of the Summer Farm Share extension and w1 read more »