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Carrots are derived from a Middle Eastern crop called Queen Anne’s Lace. This wild ancestor is also a taproot crop but has a white root. For thousands of years, the carrot was not a popular vegetable because it had a woody texture and was difficult to eat. A subspecies of this plant has been selectivelyContinue reading “February Harvest of the Month: Carrots”

Join us Saturday, February 7 from 11:30am to 12:30pm Winter sowing is one of the easiest—and most affordable—ways to start native plants. Join us for a hands-on workshop session, including a short film featuring Doug Tallamy, whose work has “inspired millions to see their own yards as part of the solution to the biodiversity crisis.”Continue reading “Winter Seed Sowing Party!”

Beets are native to the shores of North Africa, Europe, and the Middle East; they were first cultivated by the ancient Romans. In the 19th century, beets were converted to sugar on a large scale, increasing the commercial value of the crop. Beets are a member of the Amaranthaceae family, along with chard, quinoa, andContinue reading “January Harvest of the Month”

Native to Central America, the sweet potato is not related to potatoes but instead is in the same family as morning glory. Hundreds of varieties are cultivated worldwide, displaying colors such as deep purple, reddish-purple, yellow, cream, and white. ​Sweet potatoes are very popular in the southern United States, and have been grown in thatContinue reading “Harvest of the Month: December 2025”

​Winter squash are a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, also known as the gourd family, along with cucumbers, summer squash (pattypan, zucchini), and watermelon. Originally, winter squash were cultivated for the consumption of their seeds only, as they had minimal, bitter-tasting flesh; over time, fleshier, fruitier varieties were developed. Click here for more information andContinue reading “Harvest of the Month: November 2025”

Apples need a cold winter to grow well. So, you can grow apples in Vermont, but not in tropical places.  Apples are part of the rose family (Rosaceae), along with almonds, cherries, peaches, pears, plums, raspberries, and strawberries. Don’t miss our list of apple-related cookbooks and other info: https://charlotte.kohavt.org/MyAccount/MyList/5067

Peppers are native to Central and South America. They are among the first plants to be cultivated there. Pepper seeds dating back to 5000 B.C. have been discovered in Mexico. Because the pepper plant is very adaptable, many different areas of the world are able to cultivate them. A couple of pepper books to lookContinue reading “September Harvest of the Month: Peppers”

Berries have long been cherished as both food and medicine by the Abenaki people. Native to the woodlands, riverbanks, and meadows of the Northeast, berries like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries have been gathered for generations throughout the growing season. Among them, the first ripe strawberry, known as kō’kwô’m, holds special significance—marking the arrival of summerContinue reading “August Harvest of the Month: Berries”

It’s Cucumber Month! Cucumbers are easy and delicious! Eat them raw as a snack or throw them on top of a salad, but you can also pickle, sautee, bake, or boil cucumbers. There are many varieties and most taste and look different- try them all! 

Dairy LAND For the past 200 years, dairy has shaped Vermont’s agricultural landscape. While the number of dairy farms has been steadily declining since the 1950s, dairy is still Vermont’s largest agricultural product by volume, and dairy farms still utilize about 80% of the farmland in the state. LABOR As of 2016, there are anContinue reading “June Harvest of the Month: Dairy”