CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. Hattie’s Garden Plant CSA allows you to purchase an amount of credit toward of our healthy vegetable transplants, herbs, cutting flowers and bedding plants ahead of time in exchange for a 10% discount. The deadline for participating in the CSA is March 1, but we encourage you to sign up and purchase your CSA credits as soon as you are able so.
[Read More >>]Winter Storm Grayson left. But unfortunately, Chesapeake Organic suffered nearly total loss of all their produce as a result of the explosive bomb cyclogenesis (aka bomb cyclone). Good news is they will harvest some new produce from their greenhouses. As they recover, we are relieved meanwhile to be able to rely on our other vendors for fresh produce and as well as artisan foods.
[Read More >>]We survived Winter Storm Grayson that set off the phenomenon called Bomb Cyclone. We got through the snow, the blustery wind and the unforgiving, frigid cold. The good news is the temperatures will start rising beginning tomorrow, and we are back at it for our delivery/pickup service this week.
[Read More >>]Yes, it’s been cold outside as we are about to bring in the new year. This deep freeze is expected to continue for most of this week, which makes it impossible to do any produce harvesting. Therefore there will be no delivery/pickup service for this Saturday, January 6. We plan to resume service for Saturday, January 13. Thank you for your understanding.
[Read More >>]Twas the night before Christmas over here at Hattie’s house. Everyone felt giddy, even the mouse! As we celebrate the holidays, I am struck by how thankful we are at Hattie’s Garden for all of you. With our steadfast and loyal customers we are able to get through the cold winter months and continue doing what we love during the growing season.
[Read More >>]Winter Solstice begins this Thursday, December 21. In Delaware this occurs at 11:27 am. In terms of daylight, this day is 5 hours, 31 minutes shorter than on Summer Solstice in June. But, it also means every day after that will be just a little bit longer, even as we officially begin the first day of winter.
[Read More >>]With the recent snow on the ground, it’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season. As both Christmas and New Year’s Day occur on Monday, we will not have a schedule change. We plan to do the delivery/pickup service as usual on Saturday, December 23 and Saturday, December 30. If you are in need of some ideas for gifts during this season of giving, we hope you will consider some of the great items we carry.
[Read More >>]We had a great first week with our delivery / pickup service and are grateful for the local patronage we receive. The order form for the second week of service, scheduled for this Saturday, December 9, is now available online. Remember to order early as some items are sure to sell out.
[Read More >>]Hattie’s Garden is excited to be launching the Delivery/Pickup Service for the 2017-2018 season. It is our hope this service helps fill in those cold winter months with lots of produce and artisan foods from many local vendors you are used to seeing at Historic Lewes Farmers Market and Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market. Aside from being extremely fresh, this food is simply not available in the supermarket.
[Read More >>]At this time of Thanksgiving celebration, our thoughts turn gratefully to you with warm appreciation. Our thanks to all of you and best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving. Remember that Saturday, December 2 is our first delivery/pickup service of the off-season. You will receive an email with all the details on Sunday, November 26, including a link to our order form.
[Read More >>]The Historic Lewes Farmers Market (HLFM) closes for the 2017 season this Saturday. Please join us on November 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Shields Elementary School. It has been a great year and many many thanks to all of you for your support, both at the market and here at the Garden.
[Read More >>]Hattie’s Garden is excited to again offer an off-season delivery/pickup service providing customers with fresh local produce and artisan food beginning Saturday, December 2. Be on the lookout for an email from Hattie on Sunday, November 26, that will contain all the details, including how to order.
[Read More >>]National Eating Healthy Day is being observed today! Sponsored by the American Heart Association as part of their Eat Smart Month, people are encouraged to make a healthy choice every day this month to create a lasting habit that will keep you Healthy For Good! Here at Hattie’s Garden we believe that health is the best wealth there is, and eating well is the cornerstone of good health.
[Read More >>]Halloween is fast approaching. Its roots originate from age-old European traditions stemming from ancient Celtic harvest festivals. In any case, it is certainly a good holiday for celebrating the harvest and we have plenty of reason to celebrate here at Hattie’s Garden. Our fall produce is now very abundant. New produce we are harvesting this week includes French Breakfast Radishes, Lemongrass and Mint.
[Read More >>]We absolutely love the cooler nights as it enhances the flavor of our fall crops. Everything is sweetening up as the weather cools and we experience colder nights. All of our greens and our young carrots are getting that nice flavor only cold weather can bring. At Hattie’s Garden, we tend to grow with the seasons, focusing on giving our vegetables what they want.
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