Luffa vs. Loofah: from Seed to Sponge
You know those fancy natural sponges you see at farmers’ markets and co-ops–loofahs? They don’t come from the sea like you may think, but...
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Oct 302 min read
Marigolds: The Flower of Día de los Muertos
While it’s clear we’re all a bunch of veggie lovers, we also have a soft spot for flowers. We grow a good amount of flowers at VRDNT for...
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Jul 112 min read
It's Melon Season!!
This year, we are growing eight varieties of melons! Melon season is always a sweet reprieve from the hot duldrums of deep summer. We are...
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Nov 30, 20235 min read
Vegetable-Themed, Handmade Gifts
During this season, it's tempting to get caught up in consumerism. If you're seeking a meaningful gift for someone special while...
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Nov 21, 20236 min read
For the Love of Roots
Right around the time when Lonestar cans give way to their camo skins, I feel myself gathering armfuls of root crops to fill the larder...
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Oct 24, 20233 min read
Turnip the Spook: Unexpected Veggie Facts and Jack O'Lantern Origins
Never Again If you’ve been with VRDNT since the very beginning, you may remember that during our first season of production in 2019 we...
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Sep 27, 20232 min read
Why are My Radishes Spicy?
Any gardener or farmer can tell you– that radishes are always MUCH spicier when grown in hot weather than in cooler fall/ winter months....
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Sep 13, 20233 min read
Very Farmy Jokes & Riddles
For no other reason than why not, here is a list of very corny, farmer-approved, jokes and riddles. You’re sure to either love or hate...
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Aug 16, 20234 min read
10 Reasons to Not Hate Eggplant
We’re deep into summer, and there is a chance, we know, that you might be getting sick of eggplant. This week’s post is a quick homage to...
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Jul 26, 20232 min read
Where Do Watermelons Come From?
We're a bit melon crazy over here these days. Did you catch last week's post where we rounded up nearly 20 of our favorite melon recipes?...
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Jul 19, 20234 min read
A Very Melon-Centric Recipe Roundup
Hello, Ada here. What is there to even say about this heat? Its intensity is purely distracting, at best. At its worst, it’s… it’s well,...
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Jun 28, 20235 min read
How to Store Summer Vegetables
Summer vegetables, those treasures born of the heat and hailing from equatorial origins, have different storage needs than you’re average...
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Feb 7, 20233 min read
Why Cabbage Wins + 5 Instagram Recipes
Cabbage wins. It's an excellent storage crop for both you and the farm, and has the useful character traits of being delicious both raw...
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Aug 16, 20225 min read
Okra, Microplastics, and Wedding Décor
Ada here. I have a love affair with okra. First and foremost, I like to eat it. It’s delicious stewed, fried, grilled, or thrown in a...
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Jun 27, 20223 min read
Why-To and How-To Can Tomatoes
Have you ever cracked open a jar of homemade pickles, or sliced into a loaf of banana bread that you baked yourself? It’s a satisfying...
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Jun 20, 20227 min read
Karin's German Potato Salad
Hello! Ada here. It’s roundup time! If you want some recipe inspiration for your very summery CSA shares, scroll to the bottom. And if...
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Jun 6, 20225 min read
ZUCCHINI, THE SECRET INGREDIENT
The humble zucchini. It’s a summer vegetable that we all know. If you’re like us, your go-to way to cook this fruit might be a simple...
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Apr 25, 20223 min read
What are Brassicas?
As farm people, the word “Brassicas” is a regular player in our working dictionary of botany terms and tractor parts. Brassicas this, and...
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Apr 11, 20224 min read
The trick to Understanding Daikon + Other Spring Recipes
Hello! Ada here. It’s been a while since we’ve done a Recipe Roundup, but I have full faith y’all have figured out how to use your...
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Feb 21, 20224 min read
What to do with Fennel
You know what to do with carrots, and even your kids are fans of kale. But, fennel? For those of you new to this frilly frond, let us...
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