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
"After an extremely hot July the farm (and farmers) are hoping for at least a slight cool down as we enter the last full month of summer. The hot weather has helped push the stragglers amongst our summer crops into production with the first harvest of peppers and eggplants are now behind us.
Other summer favorites such as tomatoes, squash, tomatillos, and cucumbers are still going strong – we need to harvest them at least two or three times a week to keep up. We are also turning our eye to fall as the first of our fall plantings – chicories, cabbages, cauliflower, and broccoli – are now in the ground."
-Zac Yoder, Farm Director