Ava Castro
Harvest of the Month: Root Vegetables
In the cold winter months when fresh produce is hard to find, root vegetables are my go-to for an easy, healthy meal. Because they...
Harvest of the Month: Cranberries
When I think of crops native to Massachusetts, cranberries are the first to come to mind. Cranberries require specific conditions to grow — acidic...
Harvest of the Month: Mushrooms
Why did the mushroom get invited to all the parties? Because he’s a fungi! Mushrooms are also delicious, simple to prepare, and packed with...
Harvest of the Month: Herbs
The return of warm weather means the return of fresh, Island-grown food. This month we’re celebrating herbs, the plants responsible for adding depth and...
Harvest of the Month: Eggs
March brings longer days, the first crocuses poking through the earth, and also the first day of spring. This time of year, chickens respond...
Harvest of the Month: Dry Beans
During the cold winter months, with no fresh local produce available, it can be a challenge to eat healthy. Dry beans are available year-round...
Harvest of the Month: Kale
Winter is on its way, and though most school gardens are empty and put away for the season, one hearty vegetable is braving the...
Harvest of the Month: Cranberries
Cranberries are often overlooked in the kitchen because their tartness makes them hard to eat on their own. But with a little creativity (and...
Harvest of the Month: Tomatoes
It’s the time of year — tomatoes of every size, shape, and color can be found on Martha’s Vineyard, from tiny yellow Sungold cherries...
Harvest of the Month: Summer Squash
A common joke among farmers is: “Don’t leave your car unlocked in August. Someone might fill it with zucchini.” When summer squash is in...
Harvest of the Month: Herbs
Herbs are one of my favorite types of plants to grow and cook with. Just a small amount can completely change the taste of...
Harvest of the Month: Seafood
As a child, I spent a lot of time with my dad on his oyster farm in Edgartown. I didn’t enjoy oysters as much...