Connect with Others: Sowing Seeds of Support and Connection Farmer Joe's Gardens

Connect with Others: Sowing Seeds of Support and Connection

The rewards of these connections are robust and far-reaching. Immersing ourselves in an inclusive community exposes us to many perspectives, ideas, and inspirations. We gain wisdom from those who walked the path before us and find solace in knowing that we are not alone in our challenges.
September 20, 2023 — Nicolle Impuesto
Embrace Technology: Harnessing Innovation to Cultivate More Family Moments Farmer Joe's Gardens

Embrace Technology: Harnessing Innovation to Cultivate More Family Moments

I love having my desk in my hand any time - that smartphone lets me get so much done.  I can talk with a client from the corn lot, tell...
September 13, 2023 — Nicolle Impuesto
Cultivate a Life of Fulfillment: Build Better Habits with Scheduling Farmer Joe's Gardens

Cultivate a Life of Fulfillment: Build Better Habits with Scheduling

We've witnessed its transformative effects on our farm and family dynamics by sowing seeds of quality time through an intentionally crafted schedule. Here are a few benefits we've experienced.
September 06, 2023 — Nicolle Impuesto
Growing Up Green: Nurturing Kids on the Farm for a Life of Wonder and Growth Farmer Joe's Gardens

Growing Up Green: Nurturing Kids on the Farm for a Life of Wonder and Growth

Sometimes, the bumps we encounter hit us just as hard as a flood, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. In those moments, it's crucial to be fully present...
August 23, 2023 — Nicolle Impuesto
Family-Friendly Farm Fun: Summer Activities at Our Farm Stand Farmer Joe's Gardens

Family-Friendly Farm Fun: Summer Activities at Our Farm Stand

Summer Activities at Our Farm Stand When you visit this summer, you and your family can experience so much more than just picking up farm-fresh produce. Our farm stand is...
July 13, 2023 — Ida DeFrancesco
Pure - Raw - Local Honey and Why we Love it Farmer Joe's Gardens

Pure - Raw - Local Honey and Why we Love it

Blueberry, buckwheat or wildflower - which is your flavor of choice? No wonder honeybees do their little happy dance to let the rest of the hive know which flowers give...
August 21, 2021 — Ida DeFrancesco
Use Plants to Keep Ticks Out Farmer Joe's Gardens

Use Plants to Keep Ticks Out

We try to keep our home safe for our kids and pets. We dream about summer days where the door never closes - where everyone is running back and forth,...
February 16, 2021 — Ida DeFrancesco
Homemade Ricotta Cavatelli Farmer Joe's Gardens

Homemade Ricotta Cavatelli

One of our favorite recipes for making fresh pasta at home.  Simple ingredients but it does require a pasta roller unless you have hands ready to roll and curl hundreds...
January 21, 2021 — Ida DeFrancesco
Call down the monkeys for breakfast Farmer Joe's Gardens

Call down the monkeys for breakfast

Every December I try to bake a couple of times with my oldest son, it's our special thing. He is 14 so I welcome any time he wants to hang...
December 17, 2020 — Ida DeFrancesco
Our plan that gets the kids outside Farmer Joe's Gardens

Our plan that gets the kids outside

When we were kids... In the 80s a typical Saturday found kids watching cartoons in the morning until the educational programs would come on. He-Man, Transformers, G.I. Joe, Care Bears,...
March 06, 2020 — Ida DeFrancesco
5 Differences between store-bought and farm-fresh Farmer Joe's Gardens

5 Differences between store-bought and farm-fresh

As soccer parents, we spend a lot of time traveling to practices and coordinating game schedules. Over the bonding time, we created a great soccer family, and we get everyone...
February 14, 2020 — Ida DeFrancesco
Which is healthier: white-shelled eggs or brown-shelled eggs? Farmer Joe's Gardens

Which chicken eggs are healthier: white-shelled eggs or brown-shelled eggs?

Which do you prefer - white or brown eggs? There are more chickens on Earth than there are people. With nearly 19 billion chickens around, that means there are a...
January 03, 2020 — Ida DeFrancesco