Field Notes: Seconds & Byproducts
Blemished. Cracked. Cat-faced. Pest-pressured. Not every tomato could win a beauty pageant. But at our farm, these "seconds" are coveted.
Field Notes: Hakurei Turnips
Hakurei turnips provide flexibility and flavor during colder weather.
Event Recap: Flower Wreath Workshop
Check out our dried flower wreath guide and see photos from our first event of 2024.
Field Notes: Farming by the Numbers
A look at the numbers from 2023 as we make our crop plan for 2024.
Field Notes: Arugula
Arugula, known as “rocket” , is easy to grow and climate hardy. Our arugula pesto grilled cheese recipe will turn you into an arugula super fan.
Holler for Collards
Growing tips, eating tips, and more resources on our reigning queen of cold weather
A Fond Farewell to a Beloved Tree
Trees are fixtures of regenerative farms. Recently, we lost one that meant a lot to us, so we’re memorializing some of our favorite Keebler Elf oak tree memories here.
Colossal Collards & Needy Spinach
Yes, we still grow crops in winter! Here’s a rundown on which of our vegetables are surviving the cold.
Year in Review: Favorite Memories
Mushroom logs, tomato tastings, and 20 new chickens. Read about some of the highlights from this past year at Burkett Farm.
Burkett in Bloom
Our flowers play an important role here at Burkett Farm, both for our pollinators and our community.
Sweet Potato Success & More
What does it take to harvest 2,300 pounds of sweet potatoes? Some helping hands and some NC bbq, for starters.
Sweet Potatoes For Days
Volunteer and guest blogger Cayla shares some tips on how to grow strawberries at home.
