• The Healing Properties of Calendula

    The Healing Properties of Calendula

    Did you know that calendula has been shown to have antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties when used either topically or internally! That’s why we work meticulously to grow, dry, and infuse calendula into many of our products; from calming teas to soothing salves and face oil blends. Not to mention, it’s also one of our favorites to grow on the farm for its sheer beauty and bright vibrant color that mimics the sun.    When used in a face oil or a body oil such as our Beach Rose Face Oil or Ocean Mist Body Spray, calendula is proven...

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  • Reduce, Reuse, and Refill!

    Reduce, Reuse, and Refill!

    To be completely honest, we are not loving that we have a few products that are made in plastic containers. Given current supply chain issues, it's been challenging to find wholesale glass suppliers. So, as we continue to work hard to find creative, environmentally friendly solutions, we're excited to announce our interim solution: we're partnering with GoGo Refill, a local Maine company that is on a mission to inspire low-waste living! Consider GoGo Refill your new go-to spot where you can refill your favorite products! To start out, they’ll be offering our Ocean Mist Body Spray, Surf Spray Hair Elixir, and Bug & Tick...

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  • How to Care for Your Fresh-Cut Flowers

    How to Care for Your Fresh-Cut Flowers

    For all fresh flowers, when you first bring them home you’ll want to cut the stems to your ideal length, place them in fresh water, and consider adding plant food in the beginning to help them last longer. Once their settled into a vase, place them in a cool, shady spot – that’s where they will best thrive and don’t forget to keep their water clean by changing it out every 3 days or so!  Keep reading for some of our go-to tips for a few of our fresh flowers that are in full bloom right now! Peonies One of...

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  • Harvesting Wild Nettle in Northern California

    Harvesting Wild Nettle in Northern California

    With the surrounding landscapes coming to life in Maine, we are always looking out for one of our favorite spring time harvests, Nettle! As these first green shoots start to emerge, I can't help but think back to a pleasant Nettle encounter in an unexpected place on a previous van adventure.  It was February of 2021, and at this time we had no idea a pandemic was knocking at our door. Dominic and I were steaming north in Charlie (our van) from Baja to Whistler and taking our time along the way to try and take in all of the...

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  • How to Make Your Own Fertilizer with Stinging Nettle

    How to Make Your Own Fertilizer with Stinging Nettle

    Here’s a simple recipe for brewing your own fresh nettle tea in a 5 gallon pail. Since these nettle fertilizers are higher in nitrogen than say phosphorus or potassium, they are great for helping plants put on vegetative growth in their stages before flowering. 

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  • Floral Design at Fresh Pickins Farm

    Floral Design at Fresh Pickins Farm

    Last spring, we had the chance to host a creative style shoot at our salt water farm in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The pictures here are the results of an inspiring team work and we are excited to share with you the creative quality of our floral design team. This year, for the first time in Fresh Pickins Farm history, we are offering custom floral design services to meet the needs of your wedding or event. In the past our service was more directed at supplying flowers with a more DIY approach to arranging. (We still do this too) What made us change our...

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