Journal

June 28, 2020

The Best of Times, The Worst of Times

Written by John Dysinger

In Charles Dickens’, A Tale of Two Cities, he begins his book with the line, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” Now, I will…

March 9, 2020

Introducing our 2020 Interns

Written by John Dysinger

The approach of Spring is always an exciting time of year, and made all the more exciting by the arrival of a fresh batch of interns! The first…

May 10, 2019

Urgent Prayer Request

Written by John Dysinger

Dear Farm Family, I want to begin by saying a big “THANK YOU” to each one of you for supporting our farm and family. Obviously, we couldn’t continue…

February 10, 2019

Who or What is "Harvie"?

Written by John Dysinger

We are excited to be partnering with the “Harvie” CSA software platform this year to offer fully customizable boxes. Don’t like eggplant? Harvie,…

February 8, 2019

The End of an Amazing Sabbatical!

Written by Pam Dysinger

Greetings from the long-lost Dysingers! It has been a packed and eventful year — filled with lots of travel, family times and opportunities to serve.…

December 16, 2016

A Cold Carrot Harvest

Written by Nick Massey

I regret not writing about my experience on the farm sooner. It has been a wonderful experience that I want to share with you. This week on the farm…

September 12, 2016

Farewell to Summer

Written by Kirsten Dysinger

Thank you to a great group of apprentices! Cavell and Kate Blood, Gustavs, Jake and Zack blessed us in so many ways during the last 6 months. It was…

February 29, 2016

12 Reasons to Join Our CSA

Written by John Dysinger

A true, family farm with 4 generations living and working together.We farm using Organic practicesYear-round (Summer and Winter CSA’s)Heavily…

February 5, 2016

Spring is Coming! Sign up Now!

Written by John Dysinger

It’s been a crazy winter so far, with temperatures in December warm enough to sprout tomato seeds on our compost pile! The strawberry plants were in…

August 31, 2015

17th Crop of Strawberries!!

Written by John Dysinger

For the last seventeen years, we have had an annual tradition; you could almost call it a ritual. And that is the “sticking” of the strawberries. We…

August 31, 2015

Goodbye to 2015 Apprentices

Written by Pam Dysinger

Yesterday (August 30) we said goodbye to this year’s apprentices — that is all but our son Joshua : ). This has been the largest and youngest group…

February 8, 2015

New Beginnings

Written by Pam Dysinger

One thing I love about farming is the reality that each year you get a new beginning — hopefully learning from the previous year’s mistakes (and…

September 4, 2014

Winter CSA - Now OPEN!

Written by Edwin Dysinger

Dear Friends, We, Edwin, Jennifer and Paul Dysinger are a small family partnering with our heavenly Father to grow you the best quality winter veges…

February 10, 2014

Join our CSA family!

Written by Pam Dysinger

In spite of what it feels like outside, spring is on it’s way and summer tomatoes will be here before you know it! As you think about the abundant…

August 21, 2013

No Winter CSA This Season

Written by Edwin Dysinger

Dear CSA family, While we love serving you all and your friendship gives us joy — we regret to inform you that we have decided not to do our winter…

May 12, 2013

Frost Tonight!

Written by Kirsten Dysinger

We have just come in from covering up a field full of ripe Strawberries and shutting up greenhouses filled with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Squash and…

April 20, 2013

Frost Protecting...

Written by Pam Dysinger

5:00AM, Sabbath morning I (Pam) groggily role over to turn my alarm clock off, and crawling out of bed I wearily pull on my coveralls and jacket. …

March 19, 2013

Spring is Coming!

Written by Kirsten Dysinger

Spring is on its way to Bountiful Blessings Farm! This thrilling fact is made evident by ready-to-burst buds on the maple trees, little flowers…

November 26, 2012

The Farmer’s Daughter

Written by Edwin Dysinger

Bountiful Blessings Farm Food Preparation Classes Taking your food from the field to your fork

August 14, 2012

Winter Sign Up is Here!

Written by Paul Dysinger

It’s Exotic. When snow covers the ground and temperatures dip way below freezing — what could be more exhilarating than to receive a glorious array…

April 27, 2012

Strawberry Season is here!

Written by Kirsten Dysinger

Starting next week, we will have the following schedule: Sundays — Nashville Farmer’s Market 1:00 to 6:30 pmTuesdays — East Nashville 3:30 to 4:00…

April 12, 2012

Hacked!

Written by Paul Dysinger

Dear Friends, Some time recently our website was intruded upon and hacked. We sincerely apologize to anyone who in visiting recently has been…

February 24, 2012

Farm Update…

Written by Kirsten Dysinger

It still feels and looks like winter to me, but as I sit in front of the crackling fire, potting on Tomato plants, I know Spring is on its way! Our…

February 15, 2012

Happy Valentines

Written by Paul Dysinger

Happy Valentines day from all of us at the farm! (a day late ;))

February 14, 2012

Social is Here

Written by Paul Dysinger

Well my friends, the more we live on the farm the more we realize that life is about relationships. Of course we come into daily contact with the…

September 14, 2011

Summer Scenes

Written by Kirsten Dysinger

Here are some random scenes I captured throughout the summer. You will see lots of planting, harvesting, and more planting and harvesting, for that’s…

August 15, 2011

Winter Squash harvest...

Written by Kirsten Dysinger

My apology for the quietness of our blog… It is no reflection of our life, for it is full and overflowing. I’ve read about the “lazy days” of…

March 16, 2011

Why Garden?

Written by Edwin Dysinger

With warmer weather and daffodils blooming we realize that we are quickly coming up on the time to get a garden in. But, in a world where meals are…

February 14, 2011

Maple Syrup's on the way!

Written by Paul Dysinger

With sloshing buckets and sore shoulders I trudge my way through the woods. Hearty laughter and small chatter comes wafting through the trees as I…

November 25, 2010

Giving Thanks

Written by John Dysinger

I’ll admit to being a little jaded when it comes to most of the “big” holidays (which I view as repulsive marketing gimmicks), but Thanksgiving is…

October 5, 2010

A season for everything…

Written by Kirsten Dysinger

Dear CSA family, (and all others who may read this) The reality that you haven’t heard from us, is no reflection on a lack of things to write about.…

August 1, 2010

Welcome!

Written by Paul Dysinger

Greetings friends! As I think over the last year I realize more and more that we have so much to be thankful for. The cool of the early morning…