by Tristan | Apr 30, 2015 | Videos
“In Maine they have not a summer but a thaw.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson. Journal, 1844-1845, undated While in throws of winter, spring can be but a distant dream. Yet inevitably, ice covered windshields yield to slushy driveways which paves the way to...
by Tristan | Apr 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
In this broad earth of ours, Amid the measureless grossness and slag, Enclosed and safe within its central heart, Nestles the seed of perfection. Walt Whitman (1819-1892). “Song of the Universal” (1), 1874, Leaves of Grass, 1855-1892 Amid the beeping,...
by Tristan | Mar 21, 2015 | podcasts
Everyone loves a good story and on our farm we have been growing them for generations. Jon and I grew up on a farm, just as our parents, grandparents, and great grandparents did. Having launched our business this past year, we are so proud to continue in their...
by Tristan | Feb 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
The cold winds and howling snows have not slowed down our planning for the Spring. We have been hard at work placing seed orders, creating planting schedules, updating equipment, and all of the things that allow us to run a smooth operation once the hectic start to...
by Tristan | Dec 31, 2014 | DIY, Informational, Photography
10: To the 10+ restaurants, markets, and stores that have added our produce to their menus and coolers this year, we send you a very special thanks. If anyone is looking forward to enjoying an amazing meal this evening to celebrate New Years, or are thinking of...
by Tristan | Nov 24, 2014 | Photography
Every year, pre Thanksgiving, we don our orange clad apparel and head in the woods to collect tips, twigs, moss, and cones. Why orange? While it may be obvious to some, others may be perplexed. We wear orange because it is hunting season. Hunters are always on the...
by Tristan | Nov 20, 2014 | Photography, Throwback Thursday
Our last Farm Cam update was way back on the 4th of July. The hardest part of the our motion activated camera is to remember to put the memory card back once we’ve uploaded the pictures. That reminds me, Jon the card is in your truck. Can you put it back? In...
by Tristan | Nov 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
We thought it might be fun to share a few videos of the woods where we’ve been gathering fir to create your wreaths. Gathering the balsam tips is called tipping. Before tipping fir trees, one must wait until the needles have set (or gone dormant). Most experts...
by Tristan | Nov 7, 2014 | Recipe
Salad has always been a ubiquitous summer food to me. It’s always a way to celebrate the bounties of the short growing season here in Maine. A salad is the perfect companion to a meaty barbecue or a light, buttery pasta dish and an excellent way to show off those...
by Tristan | Oct 8, 2014 | DIY
This past winter, Jon and I did a lot of planning for the season. Running a farm requires many decisions to be made, big and small. One big decision we were faced with was how keep our produce fresh and crisp while delivering throughout the state. Rather than buying...
