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 new year on the farm brings more wet, cold, and short days here on the farm. However, with the solstice now behind us we begin to look towards spring and beyond with our field and greenhouse planting as well as our crop planning. Peas that will not yield a crop until springtime have been seeded in their beds and we hope for warmer weather until they germinate. A first flush of spring transplants such as lettuce, broccoli, and cauliflower have been seeded in the greenhouse. Before the end of February is over it will be time to start summer seeds such as tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers so we are also spending lots of time this winter planning out menus with the kitchen team and figuring out where all of the summer crops will fit in our crop plan.”
-Zac Yoder, Farm Director