Seasonal Transitions and Winter Crops

by Chef's Garden | Dec 17, 2018 | Seasonal Agriculture

Mother (Nature) Knows Best Winter weather has arrived at the farm. On this particular day, a wintry mix of sleet and rain is crusting our windshields with sheets of ice as smooth as glass. The bare field rows, relieved of their summer duties, are parallel streams of...

Farmer Lee Teaches a One on One Lesson on Fresh Tomatoes

by Chef's Garden | Jul 30, 2018 | Agricultural Education

Chef Matt McMillin is constructing a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich with the tenderness and care required to swaddle a newborn. With an offset spatula, he spreads a thin schmear of butter onto thick slices of soft bread, making sure the butter goes all the way to...

Farmer Lee Jones shares his top 10 summer crops for 2018

by Chef's Garden | Jun 19, 2018 | Seasonal Farming

“Peas and carrots,” Farmer Lee Jones mused just a few days ago, “go together like a sock and a shoe.” That’s hard to debate, and we quickly realized that his mind was on the best of the summer crops. So, we asked him to share what fresh vegetables he’d put on his 2018...

Farmer Lee Jones and the Team: Looking Forward to the New Year!

by Chef's Garden | Dec 31, 2017 | Farm Updates

With New Year’s Eve falling on a Sunday this year, we anticipate that celebrations will start on Friday and won’t stop until Monday. Some diners, we suspect, will want to enjoy dinner out every single night throughout this special holiday weekend – and we’re sure that...

Farmer Lee Jones: Top Ten Spring Crops

by Chef's Garden | Mar 22, 2017 | Agriculture

With hundreds of spring crops to choose from, it isn’t easy to pick just ten, but Farmer Lee Jones is up to the challenge! See if you agree. If you’ve got a favorite that’s not on the list, let’s talk. We’re always willing to make this a top 11 list! Asparagus Farmer...