Question: Why don't you people have "normal" business hours? I drove ALL the way out there and the gate was closed.

Answer:  Our public hours are always posted on our website and shared with the folks on our mailing list. In this day and age of “technology at our fingertips”, we assume that people would check to make certain we were open before they drove to see us:). As a small, family run business, in order to grow fantastic food and assist our Shadowood gardeners, we need to limit our public hours. We appreciate your patience and your willingness to understand our unique business situation.

Questions: If the website says your garden spaces are full for the season. Can you put me on a waiting list?

Answer: Yes, but in order to be placed on our waiting list, you need to first visit the farm in person and fill out an application.

Question: I grow food at home and have some problems, can you answer questions for me?

Answer: Absolutely. Attend our “Farm Tour Q&A” events for super detailed, hands on instruction. Visit our LEARNING page for more info and registration.

Question: Can you come to my property and tell me what to do?

Answer: Sorry, but no. We are a small operation and there just aren’t enough hours in the day for us to fulfill our daily responsibilities. But- we are happy to share what we’ve learned with you, here at the farm. The public is welcome to attend our various fee based “How To Garden" Workshops. Check out our LEARNING or calendar pages and register in advance for these great learning opportunities.

Question: I started a vegetable garden this summer and it’s not doing well. Can you help me out?

Answer: Yep. We don't try to grow most annual vegetables during the summer in this part of Florida. If you started an annual vegetable garden after March, unless you have a climate controlled system, there’s no way it would do really well. The prime growing months for open air, annual vegetables are from mid-September through April/May. We repeat: Very few annual vegetables grow well during the summer months in South Florida without an expensive, climate controlled environment. Start your garden in late September or October and you’ll be amazed at how well things will do!

Question: Are you guys Certified Organic?

Answer: YES!!!! In October of 2018, the farm was officially Certified Organic. We are one of two farms in Martin County who are. The only other USDA Certified farm in Martin County grows sugar cane. In addition to being USDA certified, we are also Real Organic Project Certified.

Question: I need a job and this sounds like a fun place to work. Do you have any openings?

Answer: Maybe. At times we may be looking for a part time Farm Assistant, 8-10 hours a week. Must be strong like Hercules, able to endure super hot/dirty working conditions and work for very little money! Sounds great doesn’t it? We do not have the type of business that could ever sustain payroll for a full time employee.

Question: I want to start a community garden in my neighborhood/development. Can you tell me how to get started?

Answer: Absolutely! Fill out the form on the “Contact Us” page of our website and we’ll send you information that should give you a good “jumping off” point.