Know Your Context: Why Every Farm (and Kitchen) Is Unique

by Michelle Demuth-Bibb | Aug 29, 2025 | Agricultural Practices, Agriculture, Agriculture and Environment, Blog Tag, Ecological Impact, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Sustainability, Food and Agriculture | 0 comments

Context is an integral part when it comes to understanding anything in our lives, whether that be personal relationships, work or even your own kitchen. On our farm, context plays a vital role. Every decision we make has to lead back to better soil, happier plants and...

Episode 157: The Chef’s Garden with Farmer Lee Jones

by Michelle Demuth-Bibb | Mar 24, 2024 | Press | 1 comment

Spinach Season: It’s Time to Look for Farmer Lee in the Fields

by Chef's Garden | Dec 4, 2023 | Food and Nutrition

Farmer Lee Jones loves spinach! He adores the farm-fresh flavor, the plant’s robust texture, its amazing amounts of nutrients, and its ability to grow in cool weather—which makes spinach the perfect embodiment of one of Farmer Lee’s favorite sayings: that we’re...

A Moment with Farmer Lee Jones: “I Give You Nasturtium!”

by Chef's Garden | Oct 9, 2023 | Sustainable Agriculture

As Farmer Lee once said about this incredible plant, “Don’t let their innocence fool you. Nasturtium leaves are real head-bangers. At first blush, these leaves are silky and tender, like a melody. They’re gently rounded, with no sharp edges, like a folk tune. Mild...

Regenerative Farming vs. Organic Farming

by Chef's Garden | Apr 3, 2023 | Agriculture and Farming

Just like in any other field of work, farmers use lingo that may or may not be clear to non-farmers. To help, Bob Jones, Jr. offers clarity on a few key terms. A question often asked focuses on whether “regenerative farming” and “organic farming” are the same...