Due to many different reasons we have decided to not pursue the Garden Stand at this time. In fact, time is one of the reasons! If you would like information on growing your own vegetables organically, please feel free to contact Jeanne, our Penn State Cooperative Extension Master Gardener.

HOME GARDENERS: You'll find useful information in the Favorite Links and Garden Tips (including our feature on starting seeds). 

 Our Garden: We started using the raised bed method of gardening because we have very rocky soil here. Now we just prefer it all around ~ less weeding, less worrying, just plain easier. It also lends itself to a more creative garden layout. Stop by some summer weekend to see for yourself.

We also do intensive gardening and intercropping, with beans growing up the corn stalk and squash plants at ground level. The squash helps keep the critters away, and the beans add beneficial nutrients to the soil for the corn (these three vegetables together are know as the "three sisters of the field").

All of our fruits and vegetables are grown without the use of insecticides, pesticides, or chemical fertilizers.

Each coming season we look forward to growing an assortment of gourmet and heirloom vegetables for fresh eating, salads, and cooking. Here is an idea of what we expect when in a Zone 5 garden:

In June: Strawberries, Snow Peas

In July: Early Tomatoes, Salad Greens, Green Beans, Swiss Chard, Spinach, Raspberries

Towards the end of July and into August we expect: Zucchini, Tomatoes,  Red Potatoes,  Carrots, Eggplant,  Cukes, Assorted Hot Peppers, plus an assortment of sweet peppers.

Later in August: Carrot, Kohlrabi, assorted Melons, Jerusalem Artichoke

In the fall: Spaghetti Squash, Kabocha (Japanese "Pumpkin" Squash), assorted pumpkins, Fennel, Onions, Horseradish (after the first frost)

We also plan on planting some herbs and edible flowers to go along with them, including: Angelica, Anise Hyssop, Bee Balm, Borage, White Borage, Catnip, Cilantro, Lemon Grass, Dill, Pesto Basil, True Greek Oregano, Sage, Italian Plain Leaf Parsley