The market garden field is officially “tarped”. I am experimenting with using burlap instead of agricultural plastic for smothering and controlling weeds. The less plastic involved in growing our food, the better! #marketgarden #sustain
I am absolutely amazed at the transformation that happened today at our first community event for the Giving Garden. We worked in the rain and mud together as neighbors to begin the transformation of this space into one that feeds us. Any of us. All
A little past due but a sprained ankle has a way of forcing delays 😑 it’s potting up day for these beautiful Sun Gold tomato seedlings 😍 #plantseedsgrowcommunity #vermontbyvermonters #vermontfarmers #firstgenfarmer #knowyourfarmerknowyourfo
This was a bit of an emotional experience for me, watching the next step of my dreams coming true. It has been a long road and sometimes I can’t believe we’re here and we’re doing it. And thank goodness for such helpful neighbors w
Update re: the Giving Garden. We are looking forward to the clean-up event on May 4th! Link in bio if you are local and want to help! We have received $1250 through our gofundme and have purchased some of the equipment we need! A budget breakdown
I have greatly enjoyed starting all these marigolds from seed and watching them grow. They were my quickest germinaters, sprouting after only 3 days, and they been growing strong ever since. I can’t wait to see them bloom 😍 Swipe through to l
A great beginning to what is sure to be a very impactful @farm2inst summit https://afairysdreamfarm.substack.com/p/a-priority #farmtoinstitution #farmtoschool #northeastregion #changemakers #foodsystems
The Town Farm — But Better. https://afairysdreamfarm.substack.com/p/the-town-farm?r=59qcmk&utm_medium=ios #radicalideas #farming #plantseedsgrowcommunity
Let there be ðŸ’Ą I have had the worst luck getting my indoor growing set up actually set up. A three week delay in shipping, followed by my package being lost, pivoting to a totally new set up due to the crunch in timing, and now only one set of light
The germination station is filling up! Peppers, tomatoes, and marigolds, oh, my! These are being grown for both retail plant sales and field production ðŸĪ— some will also go out into the giving garden. #seedstarting #northeastkingdom #newfarm #plants
Parsley plants are growing so well ðŸŒą it is almost time to split them up so each plant has the room it needs to grow big and strong before being planted in your gardens. Did you know? - Parsley helps both you AND your gardens! Swipe right to find ou
Hey friends! ðŸŒąðŸŒū A Fairy’s Dream Farm is on a mission to create a Giving Garden that ensures everyone in our community can access fresh, nutritious food without barriers. Your support can help turn this dream into a reality! Please consider do
So many seeds were planted today by tiny hands, some who were amazed that the little seeds they were planting turned into the food they are familiar with eating from the store. My favorite quote was from a little girl, maybe 10, who walked away sayin
Volunteers and donations needed! A very competitive grant process left us unable to be approved for $4000 in funding for our giving garden project. Please help if you can so we can give the gift of food to members of our community and act as leaders
The first herbs I’ve ever grown from seed. Spring is coming! Parsley plants will be for sale in May! ðŸŒą ðŸŠī #seedstarting #marketgardener #beginningfarmers #plantseedsgrowcommunity