Freedom Harvest Farms

06/11/2026

Turns out figs have been flirting with humanity for thousands of years. Figs have been associated with fertility, vitality, and abundance for thousands of years—and for good reason.
Rich in fiber, minerals, antioxidants, and plant compounds, figs help nourish the body while supporting overall hormonal and reproductive health. Their seeds, abundance, and unique flower-hidden-within-the-fruit structure have made them a symbol of fertility and life across many cultures.
Whether you're thinking about ovaries, testicles, mammary glands, or simply whole-body wellness, figs are one of nature's most fascinating foods.
Food carries information. Figs have been telling the story of life for a very long time.

06/08/2026

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06/07/2026

One of the most common questions I get when neighbors see insect damage in the garden is:
"How do i kill?" "What can I spray?"
My answer is almost always the same.
No sprays. I kill them with my hands.
At Freedom Harvest Farms, I don't use insecticides. I don't use conventional pesticides, and I don't use most of the products marketed as "organic pesticides" either.
That's because my goal isn't to kill everything.
My goal is to understand what's happening.
Over the last five weeks, we've received nearly 20 inches of rain. That changes everything in a garden ecosystem.
The plants respond. The soil biology responds. The fungi respond. The pollinators respond. The predators respond. And the insects we're concerned about respond too.
When I see squash bugs on tomatoes, my first question isn't, "How do I kill them?"
My first question is, "Why are they here?"
Is the weather creating conditions for a population explosion?
Is the plant stressed?
Is there enough airflow?
Is there enough biodiversity?
Are predator insects present?
Is this a temporary imbalance or a developing problem?
The answers matter because healthy ecosystems are not insect-free ecosystems. A regenerative garden should have insects. Lots of them.
The challenge is learning which insects are causing economic damage, which insects are pollinators, which insects are predators, which insects are decomposers, and which insects are simply part of the larger system.
In this case, I remove squash bug eggs, nymphs, and adults by hand because I know the damage they can cause to the tomatoes. But I leave countless other insects alone because they are performing important jobs within the ecosystem.
That distinction matters.
Pesticides don't just affect the insect you are targeting. They affect pollinators, predators, soil life, aquatic life, and the complex relationships that make a healthy ecosystem function.
When we remove those relationships, we often create even bigger problems than the ones we were trying to solve.
So instead of reaching for a product, I spend time observing. I study the weather. I study the plants.
I study the insects. I prune for airflow.
I build healthy soil. I encourage biodiversity.
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06/05/2026

We've received an incredible amount of rain over the last five weeks, and while the garden is loving it, all that extra water comes with a few challenges.

When you're growing fruiting crops like tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, okra, cucumbers, melons, it's important to check them every day after heavy rains. As the plants take up water, the fruits can swell so quickly that they split open right on the plant.
That's one of the reasons I often harvest a little earlier than some gardeners prefer. I'd rather let a tomato finish ripening off the vine than leave it outside where a split can invite insects, disease, and rot before I ever get a chance to enjoy it.
The good news is that many tomatoes will continue to ripen beautifully after harvest, and even cracked fruit can often be used if they're still fresh and healthy.
Another thing to keep in mind is that all that extra water changes flavor. After periods of heavy rain, fruits are often less sweet, less tart, and less intense overall because they're carrying more water.
Today I'm showing off a Cherokee Purple, one of my favorite heirloom tomatoes for South Texas. Over the years I've found that some heirloom varieties consistently perform better in our heat, humidity, wind, and unpredictable weather than others.
Every garden is different, but learning which varieties thrive in your region is one of the fastest ways to improve your harvest.
And for those already thinking ahead to fall planting season, I'll have Cherokee Purple and other heirloom tomato plants available when it's time to start planting again in late August.
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06/05/2026

06/05/2026

A scroll through a few photos from the Full Moon Farm-to-Table Cooking Experience on May 31st.

It was beautiful. It was delicious. It was exactly what this place was built for.

Take a look, enjoy the moment, and then message Aislynn to reserve your seat for the June 19th Farm-to-Table Cooking Experience.

This next one is going to be special.

Stay tuned for more details.