The Seed Order
By Andrea Barnhart, Farm Manager [spacer height=”default”] One of the most frequently asked question of a farmer, is “What do you do in the winter?” [spacer height=”default”] Although it’s obvious in the summer, it’s not so obvious in the winter what farmers do. Winter time for farmers is a great time to reflect on the […]
Thanks Johnny’s Seeds!
Thanks, Johnny’s Seeds for extending a permanent 50% discount on our seed order! We appreciate your support and look forward to growing your seeds again this year! [spacer height=”default”] Johnny’s has donated seeds to Red Wiggler Community Farm since 2003 and we are incredibly grateful for this partnership. We really appreciate all that Johnny’s Selected Seeds […]
It’s Garlic Planting Time!
Garlic has been in use since the beginning of recorded history and was found in Egyptian pyramids and ancient Greek temples. Many cultures never in contact with each other came to the same conclusion that garlic had a place in the treatment of diseases and the maintenance of good health. We take that history to heart at […]
Butternut Squash Enchiladas & Sweet Potato Smoothies!
Tis’ the season for delicious orange vegetables packed with beta carotene, vitamin A & nutrients that keep us healthy during the change of seasons. We tried out these two recipes with the growers as well as at the Family Cooking Workshop. Pretty tasty! Sweet Potato Smoothie adapted from a recipe by Alton Brown Makes 2 […]
Schedule your fall visit!
Come take a tour learn about organic & sustainable farming and how our mission of being an inclusive environment drives our work. We have programs for school groups (all ages), students in LFI classrooms, groups, adult garden clubs, adult & youth volunteer groups and more. Visits occur from 9am-2pm Monday- Friday until early November. Visit […]
Photos! Looking back at 20 years of Red Wiggler
In celebration of our 20th growing season, we’ve been looking back at the years past. Here are some great shots of growers, staff and volunteers in 2005- our first season at Ovid Hazen Wells (our current location)!
20k for 20 years!
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20 ways to celebrate Red Wiggler’s 20th season!
Here are 20 ways you can celebrate our 20th season with us! Come for a visit Make a Donation of $20 Host an event on behalf of Red Wiggler Volunteer in the fields Make a Donation of $1996 (the year RW was founded!) Donate through employee giving programs at work Like us on Facebook […]
Just Announced: 2015 Events!
Celebrate our 20th season with us!: Farm to Fork Dinner Saturday, June 20th An intimate evening of food and farmers, set in the fields of Red Wiggler Community Farm. *Very limited seating, filling quickly! $150/person, Register & Info Montgomery County Farm Tour & Harvest Sale Saturday, July 25th A county […]
Winter Cooking: Sweet Potato and Bean Burritos
I must say, I love winter. I love snow, cold weather, bundling up in a warm coat or on the couch with a blanket. But even I think this is getting a little ridiculous. I still get excited when I hear it’s going to snow, but the ice and freezing rain is what’s starting to […]