One of the most common questions we get at the Farmsustaina farm stand is: “How do you actually grow organic in North Carolina’s summer heat?” Zone 8a — which covers the Raleigh-Cary corridor — gives us a long growing season with serious heat and humidity. Here’s how we work with it, not against it. KnowContinue reading “Organic Growing Tips for Zone 8a — What We’ve Learned at Farmsustaina”
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5 Reasons to Join a CSA Box — And Why Local Always Wins
If you’ve ever stood in a grocery store produce aisle wondering where that plastic-wrapped broccoli actually came from — or why it tastes like nothing — you’re not alone. More and more families in the Cary, NC area are making the switch to CSA boxes (Community Supported Agriculture), and here’s why it changes everything. 1.Continue reading “5 Reasons to Join a CSA Box — And Why Local Always Wins”
Spring Planting Season is Here — What’s Growing at Farmsustaina
Spring is here, and so is one of the most exciting times of year on the farm. The soil is warming, the days are stretching longer, and right now at Farmsustaina we’re laying the groundwork for our most abundant growing season yet. What we’re planting this spring Our spring lineup includes Swiss chard, green beans,Continue reading “Spring Planting Season is Here — What’s Growing at Farmsustaina”
The Power of Local Organic Farms – Know Where Your Food Comes From
In today’s globalized food system, it’s become harder than ever to trace the journey of our meals. That strawberry in your supermarket may have traveled over 1,000 miles, treated with preservatives to keep it looking fresh. The spinach in your salad could have passed through multiple warehouses before hitting the shelf, losing nutrients along theContinue reading “The Power of Local Organic Farms – Know Where Your Food Comes From”
Farming is a Calling!
Farming is a calling, a relentless, all-consuming labor of love. It demands every ounce of your strength, your patience, and your hope. Yet despite the backbreaking work, the unpredictable storms, and the heartache of a bad season, it’s a life I cherish with every fiber of my being. There is magic in planting a seed,Continue reading “Farming is a Calling!”