Our Farm
Our 3.5 acre culinary garden sits on the St. Helena Montessori School and grows unique, seasonally appropriate crops using organic, sustainable techniques. Emphasis is placed on experimentation with new crops and varieties, growing and cultivation methods, and the utilization of all edible portions of the plant through its life-cycle. This production aims to cultivate a broader mission – serving as a direct relationship between the natural landscape, the food system, and the community. This relationship represents not only a respect for the garden as a part of the ecosystem but also the garden as an opportunity for inspiration, health, and education.
From The Farm
"The beginning of fall has brought a significant and welcome shift to the weather as the warmer days of late summer have given way to a cooler and wetter early fall than is typical in the valley. This weather will likely bring a quick end to many of our summer crops as tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash amongst others decline as the weather cools and moistens. This time of year, however, is where our crop planning really pays off- the crops of early fall are growing quickly and ready to go on the menu. Broccoli, cabbage, braising greens, chicories and roots will be the first items to appear on the menu. This seasonal change is always a reminder for us farmers to start looking to the next season - before we know it we will be ordering next year's tomato seeds!"
-Zac Yoder, Farm Director