Aunt Gena's Gourmet Sweet Corn

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One of the great joys of farming is getting to witness moments like this. A beautiful doe and her fawn making their way ...
06/09/2026

One of the great joys of farming is getting to witness moments like this. A beautiful doe and her fawn making their way through the sweet corn reminds us that we’re sharing this land with God’s creation. Watching a mother care for her baby is one of those simple sights that can stop you in your tracks and make you appreciate the wonder all around us.

Now, if we’re being completely honest, the farmer in me is also thinking, “There goes a few more ears of corn!” These beautiful animals can certainly make farming a little more challenging, and they don’t always respect property lines or planting schedules.

Still, moments like this remind me how blessed I am to spend my days outdoors. Farming often teaches us to hold two truths at the same time: to appreciate the beauty of God’s creation while also working hard to protect the crop He has entrusted to us.

— Uncle Steve Nye, The Sweetcorn Guy 🌽🦌🙏

Folks have been asking what happens now that we’re seeing tassels (“peekers”) showing up.The tassel at the top of the co...
06/05/2026

Folks have been asking what happens now that we’re seeing tassels (“peekers”) showing up.

The tassel at the top of the corn stalk is the pollen producer. As it sheds pollen, that pollen lands on the silks growing from the ears lower on the plant. Here’s the amazing part: every strand of silk is connected to a potential kernel of corn. Each silk must receive a grain of pollen for that kernel to fully develop.

So right now, Mother Nature is doing some important work. Good pollination means full ears and fewer missing kernels at harvest.

It’s one of the most fascinating stages in the life of a sweet corn plant—and a big step toward fresh summer sweet corn!

Oh and by the way, Most people don’t know that corn ears almost always have an even number of rows of kernels. While the variety and growing conditions influence how many rows there are, the rows are typically found in pairs around the ear.

— Uncle Steve Nye, The Sweetcorn Guy 🌽

We’ve got some peekers!!That’s what a mentor and friend of mine always calls it when the tassels first begin to peek out...
06/05/2026

We’ve got some peekers!!

That’s what a mentor and friend of mine always calls it when the tassels first begin to peek out of the top of the stalk.

To most folks driving by, it may not look like much. But to a sweet corn grower, it’s one of the first signs that harvest season is getting closer.

It reminds me of what Jesus said: “First the blade, then the ear, after that the full grain in the ear.”

We’ve seen the blade. Now we’re seeing the peekers. Before long, Lord willing, we’ll be seeing ears fill out and getting ready for another season of sharing sweet corn with all of you.

Thank you for following along on the journey. The crop is looking promising, and we’re excited about what’s ahead. 🌽

— Uncle Steve Nye, The Sweetcorn Guy

Absolutely love and proud of My Team. (Grandsons Judge and Riggs and my helper Scott) We got some absolutely beautiful a...
05/28/2026

Absolutely love and proud of My Team. (Grandsons Judge and Riggs and my helper Scott) We got some absolutely beautiful and stunning heirlooms and stackers planted today. Hopefully we’ll have favourable weather so we can provide your fall decor.

Memorial Day is far more than the unofficial beginning of summer. It is a sacred day of remembrance set aside to honor t...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day is far more than the unofficial beginning of summer. It is a sacred day of remembrance set aside to honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our nation.

Its roots trace back to the years following the Civil War, when communities began decorating the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers as an act of remembrance and gratitude. Originally known as “Decoration Day,” the observance gradually became Memorial Day and expanded to honor all American military personnel who died in war.

One of the most recognized symbols of Memorial Day is the red poppy.

The tradition comes from the famous World War I poem In Flanders Fields written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae after witnessing the loss of soldiers in Belgium. In the devastated battlefields, red poppies unexpectedly bloomed among the graves of the fallen, becoming a powerful symbol of sacrifice, remembrance, and hope.

The poem begins:

“In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row…”

Since then, the red poppy has served as a living reminder that freedom is never free. It represents the blood shed by those who gave everything for others they would never meet.

Memorial Day is ultimately a day to pause…
to remember names, faces, families, and sacrifices.

It is a day of gratitude for courage, honor, and service.

And it is a reminder that behind every flag waving freely stands someone who paid a price for that freedom.

05/22/2026

May we remember all those fallen in defending our freedoms and our country!!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Aunt Gena’s Gourmet Sweetcorn 🌽💛

Today we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, and women whose love, strength, and steady presence help hold together families, farms, communities, and traditions from one generation to the next.

From early mornings and late nights…
to packed lunches, muddy shoes, gardens, ballgames, prayers, encouragement, and countless quiet sacrifices…

Thank you.

We hope your day is filled with laughter, good food, sweet memories, and time with the people you love most.

Happy Mother’s Day from our family to yours. 🌽🌻

Over the last two days, the winds have really blown across this field giving us a sneak peek as it blew a little bit of ...
05/06/2026

Over the last two days, the winds have really blown across this field giving us a sneak peek as it blew a little bit of the plastic off of a row of our 3rd planting.  It’s looking great, especially after all it’s been through this spring. 

Uncle Steve Nye — The Sweet Corn Guy

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