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From Garden to Table: A Low-Waste August

August brings some of the year’s best flavors: sun-ripened tomatoes, fragrant basil, sweet corn, juicy berries, crisp cucumbers, and fresh local garlic. It is the perfect time to slow down, enjoy what is in season, and make choices that nourish both our community and the planet.

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Sweet Farm’s Farm Cart Is Growing Into Something Bigger

Our Farm Cart Is Now a Farm and Garden Share

We’re excited to share that Sweet Farm’s farm cart in front of our Sweet Farm Provisions store on Main Street is now serving as a community farm and garden share. It’s a simple way to celebrate abundance, reduce waste, and help more neighbors enjoy fresh, local goodness.

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Tomatoes, Garlic, and Peak Summer Bounty

August in the Garden

August is here, and in the garden that means one thing: peak summer abundance. The tomatoes are ripening, the garlic is ready for its moment to shine, and the whole farm feels full of flavor, color, and activity. It’s the best part of summer, even if the heat has some crops slowing down a bit.

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Regenerative To-Dos for a Healthy, Resilient Summer Garden

July in the Garden

Summer is here, and the garden is moving fast. Regenerative gardening means growing in a way that restores soil health, supports biodiversity, and helps the garden renew its soil time. July is a great time to stay proactive with simple, regenerative practices that keep weeds under control, reduce pest pressure, and support strong, healthy plants without resorting to harsh interventions.

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Have a Sustainable Summer!

Summer is finally here, and it’s the perfect time to enjoy the sunshine, fresh food, and long days outdoors. It’s also a great moment to make small, thoughtful choices that help protect the planet while keeping life joyful and simple.

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The Magic of June

June in the Garden

June doesn’t last forever, and that’s part of its charm. It’s the month where everything feels possible, and where the garden is just beginning to show you what it can become.

If spring was about starting, June is about watching the garden wake up and do what it was meant to do.

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Pigs & The Planet

National Pig Day is celebrated every year on March 1 in the United States as a day to honor the intelligence and charm that pigs possess. At Sweet Farm, National Pig Day is a moment to celebrate the individual pigs in our care and to shine a light on the hidden costs of factory-farmed pork on the planet and human health.

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Look who Santa brought!

Two new little goats have joined the Sweet Farm family! Meet Avery and Levi, curious, playful, and already completely stealing hearts around the farm.

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Meet our new Icelandic horses!

We have some heartwarming news to share just in time for Giving Tuesday and the Year of the Horse!

Sweet Farm recently welcomed two beautiful Icelandic horses to our sanctuary family.

Please welcome Pen and Lilla!

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Keeping the Season Green

The holidays have a way of lighting up our lives — sparkling lights, cozy gatherings, thoughtful gifts, and time shared with loved ones. Yet as beautiful as the season can be, it can also be one of the most resource-heavy times of the year. From excess packaging and food waste, to energy use and travel, our celebrations often come at a high environmental cost.

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Welcome, Ruby!

We recently got a call from a family who needed to rehome their very sweet and friendly 10-year-old goat. She was born on their hobby farm and was bred at least once, but after losing her best friend last year she was tragically being bullied by the rest of her herd.

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Cover Crops and Fall Gardening

October in the Garden

Autumn has settled in, the air is crisp, and our fields are golden with the last light of the growing season. This month, we’re celebrating the close of another fruitful summer, planning ahead for winter and spring, and rallying support for an important part of farm life—our hay supply!

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