Summer in Raleigh-Cary is hot, humid, and long — and that’s actually good news for your vegetable garden if you know what to plant. Zone 8a summers regularly push above 95°F with overnight humidity that can invite fungal disease. But the vegetables that love this climate genuinely thrive here, and with the right approach youContinue reading “Best Vegetables to Grow in Summer in Raleigh-Cary NC (Zone 8a)”
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Introducing #FarmsustainaCooks — Show Us What You Made!
Here at Farmsustaina, growing the food is only half the story. The other half happens in your kitchen — and we want to see it. Today we’re launching our first community campaign: #FarmsustainaCooks. Simple, fun, and true to what we’re all about — real food, real people, real meals. How it works Every time youContinue reading “Introducing #FarmsustainaCooks — Show Us What You Made!”
Organic Growing Tips for Zone 8a — What We’ve Learned at Farmsustaina
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”
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”