We call the organic micro-farmer who we get many of our summer vegetables from for our
Rogue River rafting, kayaking and hiking season, "Mad Ed." His given name is Edward but his nickname "Mad" comes from his organic gardening passion and the fact that he's also a bit eccentric. Here's a guy who spends most of his time tending his garden, stirring his compost, hand-picking weeds, and doesn't give a darn about the internet or FaceBook (come to think of it, maybe he
isn't so eccentric!). In the photo above, you can see him looking back at me through a tented, raised bed of broccoli and cauliflower. Because we have cooler weather through about the middle of May in Oregon's Willamette Valley, we have to tent many of our vegetables to keep them warm and growing strong.
"Mad" provides all our organic garlic and onions, and most of our tomatoes, zucchini, broccoli and cauliflower throughout the Rogue River rafting and hiking season. It really is incredible to taste difference between homegrown, organic broccoli vs. store bought varieties. And, we have to say that an added bonus is that we love supporting our local, micro-farmers. Not only is it the right thing to do, but everything tastes better too!
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