The Gardens 

The gardens at Russet House Farm are hand-tended using organic gardening practices. The wide variety of flower, herb and vegetable diversity enables plants to interact in mutually beneficial ways. This diversity also encourages beneficial insects so that insect pests are confronted with natural predators.

In addition, at various points in the gardening season, chickens and ducks are allowed to graze in the garden. Most of the produce from the garden feeds the farm community and volunteers, with excess being sold or given away to homeless shelters. We attempt to preserve and store as much produce as we can for winter consumption.

The gardens are tended with the assistance of one or two summer interns. Volunteers often assist in the garden on Work Days.

 

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