Augustine’s Farm stand opened for the season in Greenwich on Friday morning. The heatwave having finally subsided, there was a steady stream of customers stocking up on fruits, vegetables, honey and preserves.
“It’s been difficult,” said Kathy Augustin.”The heat was excruciating. When it’s that hot, you can’t get anything done past noon.”
“Before that, it was so wet. The soil was saturated and the plants were drowning without oxygen.”
Kathy said corn grown at her farm in Greenwich will be delayed as a result.
“We lost our first planting of corn to water,” she added. “The second is two inches tall. It probably won’t be ready until the end of July.”
Still, on Friday, fresh picked corn from Pennsylvania was available and Kathy suggested that instead of boiling it, remove the husks and microwave the ears of corn wrapped in wet paper towels for 2 minutes. We did! It was so easy and delicious.
This season, Augustine’s Farm stand operates seven days a week from 9:00am to 5:00pm Mondays through Saturdays, and 9:00am to 4:00pm on Sundays.
Augustine’s Farm is located at 1332 King Street. Like them on Facebook.
John and Kathy’s last name is Augustin, but years ago people started referring to Augustine’s Farm, which stuck. June 27, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Wandering Jew plants (Tradescantia) and spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) in baskets in the greenhouse at Augustine’s Farm. June 27, 2025 Photo Leslie Yager
Geraniums in the greenhouse at Augustine’s Farm. June 27, 2025 Photo Leslie Yager
Spider Wort is a perennial that grows tall if it gets enough water. June 27, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Customers were welcome at Augustine’s Farm on opening day. June 27, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Cherries and mangoes at Augustine’s Farm. June 27, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Salad greens at Augustine’s Farm. June 27, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Nectarines, grapes and cherries at Augustine’s Farm. June 27, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Shelves full of watermelons, tomatoes and peppers in a variety of colors. June 27, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Lemons, apples, cucumbers and zucchini at Augustine’s Farm Stand. June 27, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Kathy Augustin at the farm stand on opening day. June 27, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Farmer John answers the phone in the farm stand. June 27, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Potatoes and onions below rows of preserves at Augustine’s Farm Stand. June 27, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Delicious corn from Pennsylvania was available at Augustine’s farm. Augustine’s home grown corn should be available in late July. June 27, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager
Our haul from Augustine’s Farm. June 27, 2025 Photo: Leslie Yager