Summer at Greyfield Garden

gardenAs spring turns to summer, the Greyfield Garden is bursting at the seams with ripe produce. Culinary Gardeners’ Ryan Graycheck and Maya Velasco are busy harvesting everything from heirloom tomatoes to fingerling potatoes, providing the culinary team with delicious ingredients used to feed the guests of Greyfield Inn.

IMG_7926Colorful swiss chard finish out the springtime harvest.

IMG_7924In early summer, the tomato plants start producing this sweet, juicy summer staple. By June these plants are filled with shades of reds and oranges in all shapes and sizes.

IMG_7920This variety of sweet red peppers includes Corno di Toro Rosso, Round of Hungary, Lipstick, and Jimmy Nardello.

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187Another summer favorite from the garden is summer squash and zucchini. Not only is the veggie featured in many seasonal meals, the blossoms can be stuffed with other seasonal ingredients.

IMG_7923From the June soil comes hearty fingerling potatoes.

IMG_7921Ice lettuce – these rare gems make beautiful garnishes on summer dishes.

Stay up-to-date on what’s growing in the Greyfield Garden by following them on Instagram at @GreyfieldGarden!