Chronicles of a nutrient-dense vegetable grower, harvest preserver, maple syrup producer and maker of healthy choices
Not All Vegetables Are Created Equal
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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 animals fed nutrient-rich hay and grasses produce superior meat, milk, and eggs. We believe that food should nourish, not just fill. That’s why we’re committed to growing beyond organic—because you deserve better. In our next email, we’ll share how you can get access to our freshest, most nutrient-dense produce and support a healthier food system. Stay tuned, Your farmers, Michelle and Keith |
Vegcreator and Still Seeking Farm
Chronicles of a nutrient-dense vegetable grower, harvest preserver, maple syrup producer and maker of healthy choices
Hello Reader, As you know, we are passionate about what goes into our bodies. In addition to providing you nutrient-dense vegetables, some of you may know we have branched out to continue our mission of providing you with healthy choices. Millions of people worldwide take a fish oil supplement. If you do and you experience fishy burps after, it is more than likely your supplement is rancid. Fish oil contains highly unsaturated fats (EPA and DHA) which are naturally prone to oxidation when...
Hello Reader, As I've been emptying canning jars left and right lately, I think back to the summer months when I worked my butt off putting up this food to enjoy during the cold months. Reader, have you ever opened a jar filled with something you grew or made yourself? Knowing it came straight from your own backyard—that you planted it, tended it, and preserved it with your own hands—there’s no middleman involved. It’s an incredibly satisfying feeling and a true sense of food security. Each...
Hello Reader, Time for the yearly recap of the books I read in 2025. My goal for 2025 was 50 books. I read 64! Highest month: October & December I read 10 for each month. My ratings were: 12 - 5 stars, 40 - 4 stars, 10 - 3 stars and 2 - 2 stars. Here's the 12 books that I gave 5 stars to: What the Wife Knew by Darby Kane The Briar Club by Kate Quinn Code Name Helene by Ariel Lawhon Vera Wong Guide to Snooping on a Dead Man by Jesse Suanto Heartwood by Amity Gaige The Story She Left Behind by...