Nithin's Farm

11/11/2024

Finally, we got some rains for these little garlic plants today!

Prepared the beds and planted garlic couple of weeks back. Today spread mulch which helps to control the w**ds, retain the moisture, protect from cold weather and also feeds these plants over time!

We just grow our garlic naturally using only mulch & compost!

10/15/2024

Nithin's Farm is participating in Harvest Fest event (Saturday October 19, 12-4pm). We will have Peanuts, Turkey Berry (Sundakkai), Papdi Beans (Avarakkai), Okras, Cilantro Leaves, Fresh Mint, Ash Gourds and Curry Leaves Plants.

Please support us and also have fun at Harvest Fest event!

Step back in time and learn about life on a historic farm at Cary's Harvest Fest! Join us at Good Hope Farm on October 19 for fresh produce and farm tours. Enjoy antique farm equipment, craft vendors, live music, and more. Partake in beverages from Bond Brothers Beer Company and delicious food from Death By Taco while the kiddos enjoy our free bounce-house area and complementary face painter. Environmental educators will be on hand to teach about songbirds, composting, native plants, clean energy, tree care, and other important sustainability topics. We can't wait to see you there! For parking and event info visit carync.gov/harvestfest

09/09/2024

Please support our farming efforts!

Join us at Good Hope Farm for an evening of dining and dancing under the stars. Tickets include a farm-fresh gourmet meal prepared by Snap Pea, locally brewed beer and cider from Bond Brothers Beer Company, live music, and a signature gift while exploring the gardens of Cary’s historic teaching farm. All event proceeds benefit the work of building food security and supporting beginning farmers. For tickets and more event info, visit carync.gov/goodhopefarm

06/19/2024

From this week onwards, Nithin's Farm would be selling freshly picked Greens & veggies weekly twice (Wed evening - 7-8pm and Sat morning - 8-9am) at Good Hope Farm, 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Rd, Cary.

05/30/2024

Finally, great to see few veggies this week! Glad we had good rains recently!🙂

Growing our own organic vegetables is a rewarding experience!🙂

04/08/2024

We have started transplanting Turkey berry (Sundakkai in Tamil), Okras, Eggplants, Green chilies, Bell peppers, Tomatoes & Indian Spinaches (Thottakura & Malabar)!

Happy Planting! Relax & Enjoy Nature!

04/08/2024

We do enjoy observing nature in action on our farm!

We saw killdeer nest on our farm! Killdeer nests are very fascinating to observe. Killdeer eggs typically hatch in about 24-28 days, will post about hatchlings when the time comes!

Also, we installed couple of birdhouses this week to attract more birds. By providing suitable nesting opportunities, we can help support local bird populations and contribute to the ecological balance on our farm.

03/20/2024

Working on these tasks on a farm can be quite rewarding! Spreading compost helps improve soil fertility and structure, which is essential for healthy crop growth. Leveling raised beds ensures uniformity and efficient irrigation, while covering them with w**d covers reduces the need for manual w**ding and minimizes competition for resources.

Every year, Nithin's Farm takes these proactive steps to maintain and improve our farm's productivity to give our customers very healthy & tasty veggies!🌱🍅

03/13/2024

Making your own compost is not only a great way to recycle organic waste but also enriches the soil with nutrients, promotes soil health, and reduces the need for any fertilizers. By spreading compost onto your farm/garden, you're improving soil structure, water retention, and microbial activity, which ultimately leads to healthier plants and higher yields with tasty veggies. Plus, it's a sustainable practice that minimizes waste and contributes to a more eco-friendly farming operation. 🌱

03/01/2024

🌧️ Grateful for nature's timely rains, nurturing our fields and sustaining life🙏

🌱It was a great week for planting our first veggies of this year at our organic farm, and we had the joy of getting our hands dirty planting onions! It's amazing to be part of the process from start to finish, knowing each bulb will grow into something nourishing. Here's to the hard work and dedication of small farmers everywhere!🙏

02/18/2024

Getting more work done when weather gets better at a time!
1. Removed w**ds and added more leaf mulch on Garlic beds
2. Spreading compost on more beds and also added hardwood mulch on pathways to control w**ds.
3. Started more seedlings (Peppers & Eggplants) which needs at least 8 weeks before transplant.

Next two weeks - prepare 10+ onion beds (mix leaf mulch & compost layers using only hand tools) and setup irrigations to plant onions by March 1st week.

01/24/2024

Onion Seedlings are getting ready to plant for this year in early March!

Bought new compost for this year and started spreading for onion beds!

01/05/2024

Get outside and give back by joining us at the farm January 15th for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service! We will be preparing our farm plots for spring planting. Two shifts are available; learn more and sign up here: http://www.carync.gov/goodhopefarm

01/01/2024

Happy New Year!

Nithin's Farm has started 3rd year journey this week with housekeeping greenhouse area, started onions from seed indoors (for early spring planting) and also propagation of plants by stem cuttings (Jasmine, Blackberry and Guava)!

11/06/2023

In full swing, removed all dead plants from the front 1/2 acre plot and made a huge new compost pile!

Many gardeners highly recommend adding mulch to your soil in the fall. Yes, we have started adding shredded leaves for all open beds first!

Planning ahead always helps save you lot of time in early spring!

11/06/2023

Mulched fall planted garlic beds with shredded leaves!

Garlic has a better survival rate when mulch is applied. Mulch insulates and prevents the freezing. Also it helps conserve soil moisture and provide w**d control.

10/24/2023

Last week finished garlic & cabbage planting after another round of good rains!

We started well ahead to pull the old/dead plants (Long beans, Gongura & Okras) and make an another good compost pile!

Fall is the best time & climate to work on to clean-up your garden and also for adding leaf mulch!

10/18/2023

Who's coming to Harvest Fest this Saturday?! From noon-4 P.M. you're invited to step back in time at Cary's historic Good Hope Farm. Take a tour, talk to a farmer, purchase produce, or enjoy browsing booths from local artisans and environmental educators. Free activities for kids, brews from Bond Brothers Beer and bites from Death By Taco promise something fun for the whole family! For complete event details and parking info visit carync.gov/goodhopefarm
Town of Cary, NC