Hello Reader, Yes, still here but really enjoying the down time. A quick email for you today. Today, I made my dad's homemade caramel recipe. Fond memories of my childhood. Of course one of the ingredients, Karo syrup. I haven't used this stuff for a very long time. I wanted to pass along a tip. Some of you may know it but here we are. I substituted Golden Syrup for the Karo syrup. You can also use Brown Rice Syrup. Tastes amazing and a healthier substitute. So as you bake for the holidays...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Every year around this time, I find myself standing at the farmers' market—whether it’s blistering hot, rainy, chilly, or a perfect sunny day—wondering the same thing: Where are all the people? It’s not uncommon to see vendors come and go. Some get discouraged when the sales aren’t what they hoped for and decide it’s not worth their time. But it raises the question—what is enough? And is it only about the money? For us, it’s always been about more than just making a sale. We’re...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Ready to dip your fingers into the soil and grow your own vegetables? We've got you... We put together a resource guide of things we recommend for your garden and what we use. 🌱 What You’ll Get Inside: ✅ Our favorite seed sources (non-GMO & organic) ✅ When to plant for best results (based on Zone 5) ✅ Where to send your soil for a complete health analysis ✅ The fertilizers & amendments we trust (and how to use them wisely) ✅ Compost sources that feed your soil, not just your...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Did you know that some people believe carrots grow on trees? It might sound surprising, but we once had a visitor ask to see our carrot tree! Another time, someone at the farmer’s market thought green beans contained peas. These moments remind us how disconnected many people have become from the origins of their food. In past generations, home economics and agriculture were commonly taught in schools, but today, these subjects are disappearing from curriculums. As a result,...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, If you’ve been following our journey, you know that nutrient-dense food is more than just a trend—it’s the way nature intended. We’d love for you to experience the difference firsthand. Here’s how you can get our freshest, most flavorful produce: 🌱 Visit us at Gilmanton's Own (year round), Tilton Farmer's Market, The Market at Weirs or Gilmanton Community Farmer's Market. 📦 Preorder our limited seasonal specialty items on our on-line store for pick up. 🥕 Stop by our farm for...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Did you know that a carrot grown in nutrient-rich soil can have 2-3 times more minerals than one grown in depleted soil? Most commercial farming today focuses on quantity, not quality. But without essential trace minerals, vegetables lose their flavor—and their nutrition. That’s why we farm differently. When soil is healthy and balanced, fruits and vegetables naturally taste sweeter and are packed with the minerals your body craves. And the benefits don’t stop with plants—even...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, After struggling for months with poor soil, we came across a game-changing discovery—the power of soil nutrition. In the fall of 2011, we attended a class with Dan Kittredge, founder of the Bionutrient Food Association, who taught us something simple but profound: 👉 Healthy soil = healthy food. By replenishing our soil with trace minerals like boron, lime, and inoculants, we saw a dramatic change. By the next season, our yields skyrocketed, and the taste of our vegetables was...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Many of you are new here so we wanted to send a series of emails that explains how we grow. Here's the first. When we moved to our new farm in 2011, we were eager to expand our production and bring even more fresh food to market. But we quickly discovered a major problem—nothing would grow. Root crops? Failed. Beans? Failed. Everything? Failed. We tried everything—coffee grounds, lime, blood meal—but nothing worked. That’s when we discovered something that changed the way we...
10 months ago • 1 min read
All you locals know it’s maple month here in New Hampshire and last weekend it was maple weekend. Everywhere you look it’s maple this and maple that. We no longer participate in maple weekend but it doesn’t mean we aren’t creating maple. We have passed the half-way mark on the maple syrup we’ve made so far this season. If the weather holds and the trees don’t bud out, we should surpass last year’s amount. New Item Alert We’ve put together a maple sampler gift box. It contains 3 oz. of maple...
10 months ago • 1 min read
