Potato Pizza
You know that feeling when you could really go for a pizza, but your favorite pizza delivery is already closed? Do you ever have leftover mashed potatoes to use up? If so, this recipe is perfect for you! It happens to be one of my personal favorites, and I dare say I’m not the only one. We made up a large pan for our office staff today and there was practically a stampede when it was ready. I think it speaks volumes as to how tasty it is! Since it is such a big hit around here I thought I would share the recipe. I hope you like it as much as we do!
Read MoreThen and Now, 50 Years of Growth- Planting
As a fairly new member of the Thibodeau Family and Green Thumb Farms I haven’t had the privilege of seeing this farm’s progression over the years. This summer marks my 3rd anniversary at the farm and the 50th Anniversary for the company. This led me to dig into the farm’s history a little to see how much it has changed over the years. Since we are wrapping up our planting season and undergoing Fertigation, which is just about the final step, I thought it would be appropriate to start with the planting operation. When Green Thumb Farms began farming in 1965 we started with around 75 acres,...
Read MoreA New Season, A New Generation
At this time of the year when the snow melts and the fields begin to dry up our crew’s internal clock goes off because it’s time to get back outside. Every day brings the hope of being the day. For the potato, corn and bean crews it is the start of planting season; for the turf crew it is the beginning of harvesting season. You can just feel the excitement and anticipation. One of the best parts of a family farm is passing that excitement on to the next generation. Just the other day my husband took our son on a scouting mission with him, and I’m not sure which one of them was more...
Read MoreAwesome Blossoms!
The potato plants are in full blossom and looking gorgeous. I captured a few shots along my travels this morning to share, enjoy!
Read MoreNo-Till Farming!
No-till farming is a way for a farmer to plant a crop and control weeds without turning the soil. Traditional plowing is effective at weed control but reduces a farms’ long- term productivity by exposing rich top soil containing organic matter to the surface and breaking up clods that naturally turn into soil. This organic matter makes soil more nutritious for plants and it holds onto water ensuring proper hydration. With no-till farming the valuable top soil is less exposed to run-off as well as wind erosion. No-till is new to Green Thumb Farms. This past winter we purchased a...
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