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 month of July brings us into the heart of summer heat as well as summer harvest. All of our major summer crops such as beans, tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, and eggplants are all in full production. These crops need to be regularly harvested in order to continue producing fruit, which means our harvest schedule sees them multiple times per week. At the same time, we are already starting to prepare for fall crops as we prepare for summer to sadly come to a close. Our first round of cabbages, cauliflower, kohlrabi, and broccolis will be in the ground or seeded in our greenhouses by the end of this month.” - Zac Yoder, Farm Director