Montpelier Farm

05/30/2026

There are consequences to free range ducks….

05/29/2026

People puzzle, or criticize, weeds at Montpelier. But weeds have a purpose and if you are serious about regenerative farming then you must accept weeds. Attached is a conversation about that from one of the oldest and most venerated regenerative farmers in America. I was introduced to his farm products 35 years ago while living in California. Through Alice Waters restaurant. A worthy watch. A worthy task.

http://www.ydae.purdue.edu/oareiOver the past 40 years Bob has developed an approach to farming that focuses on balancing the needs of nature with humanity's...

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

Here comes round two. Powerful winds. Stay safe out there!

05/27/2026

ISO a civil engineer for our Grove Property

05/26/2026

😙We're blowing the whistle so get those lawn chairs and blankets ready for the ✨️Superstars✨️hitting the stage on June 6th!

➡️ Beautiful rhythms of U& I Dos 1️⃣2️⃣pm
➡️ Lyrical power of 1️⃣pm
➡️ INTL Recording Artist 2️⃣pm
➡️ The Magickal Flow of Nikki McMullen 3️⃣pm

Dance. Sing. Scream. THAT energy is REQUIRED.

Petersburg's Annual Vegfest: Veg In The 'Burg⁴ is coming and you don't want to miss this one😉


in the park
entry for the

05/26/2026

Scapes. The unblossommed flower end of hard-neck garlic. I first encountered this in my twenties while living in the Bay Area of California. Again at a NYC farmers market where it was then selling for fifty dollars a pound. Harvesting now at Montpelier. Note the singular one and its delicate curves. That’s peak. When you cut to sell. Not thick with a seed head. Although I do allow some to flower because the blossoms make the best garlic powder, I do not sell that degree of seeding as a scape. Somewhat larger to pickle. But when purchasing to make pesto or wet rub paste, this is what you want.

05/26/2026

To our followers — thank you.
To the people who like and share our posts, tell their friends, stop by week after week, and keep showing up…even in the rain, even in the heat…thank you.

Every comment, every share, every familiar face at the market means more encouragement than I can possibly put into words.

Fresh Roots wouldn’t feel the same without this community behind us. 💚

Big love to our recent top engagers — your comments, shares, and constant support help keep Fresh Roots growing in more ways than you know. 💚

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