While the weather is colder, the days are short, and we are stuck inside more, it is not uncommon to be feeling a bit down. There are several effective ways to improve your mood, including taking a short hike outside during daylight hours, practicing meditation, or...
Hard boiled eggs are such a great addition to your meals because they’re a great source of protein, they’re inexpensive, and they can be made ahead of time. Plus, they’re very versatile. You can eat them whole for breakfast, chop them up to add to a...
Congratulations to our 2020 New Farmer Academy graduates: Becca, Maddie, and India! 2020 was a year of tremendous growth for our beginning farmer internship program, as well as for our interns. Happily, all three of them are planning to return to Countryside next...
It’s finally squash season! Nothing will get you into the holiday spirit like a colorful addition to the family table, and squash certainly gets that job done. Because there are so many varieties and applications, you should be utilizing squash as much as possible...
Just like people, there are oodles of apples in our world, all with different characteristics. Take the quiz below to find out which apple you should try this fall! Keep a running tally in your head while you take this quiz. To get your results, you will add up the...
Meet garlic – a common crop that adds an essential taste to millions of recipes! Open up any cookbook and you will be sure to find garlic listed as an ingredient. While it adds great flavor in moderate amounts, too much can be a bit intense. I’m sure you’ve...