We have been in a NOAA level three extreme drought since July 2026, which is unusual and has depleted soil moisture and water tables dramatically across the territory over the summer and continuing over half of what are normally the three wettest months of the year. Despite this mother nature has given us juicy mangoes and dragonfruits to share with you.
A few moons have passed since the last post from us. The drought is continuing and the ponds are very low that we use for our irrigation. 
We’ll be open SATURDAY 10:30am to 11:30am, and Farmer Luca will be there with just two items:
• Alphonso mangoes
• Dragonfruit in red and pink
We’ll see you Saturday 10/17/26 from 10:30AM to 11:30AM! First come, first served.
Delicious mango and dragonfruit make a very tasty sorbet together! Or just enjoy them on their own!
See you Saturday October 17th, 2026, starting at 10:30AM! And don’t forget about Bush Cook at Sejah Farm this weekend!
As always we appreciate your support of our small farm! xoxo, Farmer Christina
After our usual hurricane season pause, a new round of dragonfruit is ready to enjoy, plus pomegranates and a few herbs! Come say hello to Farmer Luca and send your good vibes to this year’s tomato seedlings!
Interested in volunteering this season? Come talk with Luca about opportunities to learn and help out with things like garden preparation, raking, weeding and ongoing fence repairs from the fire.
A new batch of dragonfruit is ripening on the ARTfarm vines. Our dragonfruit are sweet and juicy! Especially the ones with red and pink inner fruit!
In other farm news, in case you missed our September update: we are working on farm fire recovery, and a few lovely volunteers have continued to help us repair downed and destroyed fencing. We are purchasing new electric fencing, irrigation equipment and other replacement supplies with funds donated for fire disaster relief. We are deeply grateful to all of you who donated, and thanks to the VI Good Food Coalition for all their hard work organizing and fundraising.
Volunteers, now is the time! Swing by during the farmstand, or send us a message – we’re gearing up for season.
Plenty on Saturday Morning:
Dragonfruit (red and pink inside!)
Pomegranate
Thai basil
Lemongrass
First come first served!
Grateful for your support of our family farm! See you Saturday morning 10:30-11:30am!
Beautiful late summer dragonfruits. These drought-tolerant pithayas are sweet and refreshing in the hot days of July, August and September! Sometimes all the way to Halloween!
Another round of dragonfruit is ready to enjoy, plus west end vibes with Palmer mangoes from Mount Victory! Come out and enjoy!
Interested in volunteering this season? Come talk with Luca about opportunities to learn and help out.
Father and son goofing around in September. Kiko isn’t working so much anymore but he still strolls around the farm a bit.
In other farm news, we are working on farm fire recovery, and we’re looking for a 20′ shipping container in good shape with no holes to store replacement materials that were lost in the massive fire in March 2025.
We are purchasing new electric fencing, irrigation equipment and other replacement supplies with funds donated for fire disaster relief. We are deeply grateful to all of you who donated, and thanks to the VI Good Food Coalition for all their hard work organizing and fundraising.
Volunteers, now is the time! Swing by during the farmstand, or send us a message – we’re gearing up for season.
Plenty
Dragonfruit (bright red inside! A few with white inside!)
Palmer mangoes (from Mount Victory Camp)
Early Birds
Turmeric
Pomegranate
Lemongrass
First come first served!
Grateful for your support of our family farm! See you Wednesday 5-6pm!
Cover crops are planted in next season’s vegetable rows… Sun Hemp and Swordbean! We zoomed in so you could enjoy a caterpillar’s-eye view!
Our mango-orange hued watermelons are ready! Also dragonfruit, an assortment of mangoes still, and some salad greens and cukes! Come out and enjoy! And ask about volunteering on the farm.
Delicious orangey-yellow watermelons at ARTfarm
(Most of our mangoes are smaller this year with the drier conditions which creates an extra intense flavor and sweetness)
Plenty
Watermelon (orange inside! So sweet and cooling!)
Dragonfruit (bright red inside! Put your white cotton shirt away!)
Valencia Pride mangoes (popular variety with elongated shape and bright flavor)
Viequen Butterball mangoes
Haitian kidney mangoes
Mallika mango (tastes like a super sweet and creamy orange, one of Luca’s favorites)
Alphonso mangoes (popular Indian variety)
Carrie mangoes (too delicate for stores)
Turmeric
Early Birds
Sweet salad mix
Japanese cucumbers
First come first served! Grateful for your support of our family farm! See you Wednesday 5-6pm!
Delicious varieties of ARTfarm mangoes! Stay sweet people! Stay sweet!
