Gerst Family Gardens

Gerst Family Gardens From our farm to your table!

We've had an unusual spring at the farm. Consistent cold nights took its toll on the strawberry crop 😔 However, the cole...
05/29/2026

We've had an unusual spring at the farm. Consistent cold nights took its toll on the strawberry crop 😔 However, the cole crops look awesome and we had almost zero insect pressure!!

Cold turned into hot, and watering is constant due to the lack of rain. I will post pictures of our garden later, and explain our irrigation process.

Meanwhile, stop in for some local, homegrown produce to enjoy this weekend!!

The Collective Food Hub
805 Jefferson Street
Burlington, Iowa

Tuesday & Wednesday 9-4
Thursday 9-7
Friday 9-6
Saturday 9-2

"Your Farmer's Market on Steroids"

Farmer's Market season is upon us. We are not participating in the Jefferson Street Market this year; however, the stor...
05/07/2026

Farmer's Market season is upon us. We are not participating in the Jefferson Street Market this year; however, the store will be open until 7:00 pm on Thursdays to accommodate Market attendees 🙂

Can't make it on Thursday evenings? No problem! We have our additional store hours with convenient parking Tuesday- Saturday. This will be helpful due to construction on Washington Street. We hope to see you soon!!

The Collective Food Hub
805 Jefferson Street
Burlington, Iowa

Tuesday & Wednesday 9-4
Thursday 9-7
Friday 9-6
Saturday 9-2

It's Thursday! The Farmer's Market is 3 weeks away; however, we have a Farmer's Market inside 😀Organically grown leaf le...
04/16/2026

It's Thursday! The Farmer's Market is 3 weeks away; however, we have a Farmer's Market inside 😀
Organically grown leaf lettuce and rhubarb is now available. We also have brown farm eggs: large, extra large, and jumbo size, only 4.00/dozen.
IN ADDITION, the store is LOADED with fresh baked goods, freezer meals, frozen meats, honey, cheese curds, Millstream soda, Aronia products, Soaps, and SO MUCH MORE.

The Collective Food Hub
805 Jefferson Street
Burlington, Iowa

Tuesday & Wednesday 9-4
Thursday & Friday 9-6
Saturday 9-2

They're here!! The warm days ripened these greenhouse tomatoes. We don't have many; but, if you have a hankering for a f...
03/28/2026

They're here!!
The warm days ripened these greenhouse tomatoes. We don't have many; but, if you have a hankering for a fresh tomato, get 'em while you can 🍅🍅🍅

The Collective Food Hub
805 Jefferson Street
Burlington, Iowa

Open today, Saturday, March 28th. 9-2

Did you realize March 14th is National Pie Day? pi=3.14 😁Thanksgiving may be in the past, but a good, homemade pie is we...
03/13/2026

Did you realize March 14th is National Pie Day?
pi=3.14 😁

Thanksgiving may be in the past, but a good, homemade pie is welcome anytime!! A good, homemade pie is even better when it is DISCOUNTED to help celebrate National Pie Day.

The Collective Food Hub
805 Jefferson Street
Burlington, Iowa

Open Friday, March 13, 9-6
Saturday, Pie Day! 9-2

I can hardly keep up with the demand for fresh sourdough bread. White, Wheat, and Sandwich Sourdough loaves are availabl...
03/13/2026

I can hardly keep up with the demand for fresh sourdough bread. White, Wheat, and Sandwich Sourdough loaves are available while supplies last!

The Collective Food Hub
805 Jefferson Street
Burlington, Iowa

Tuesday & Wednesday 9-4
Thursday & Friday 9-6
Saturday 9-2

Sourdough Sandwich Bread!!Made with bread flour, olive oil & honey. So moist, so soft. Now available 🙂The Collective Foo...
02/27/2026

Sourdough Sandwich Bread!!
Made with bread flour, olive oil & honey.
So moist, so soft. Now available 🙂

The Collective Food Hub
805 Jefferson Street
Burlington, Iowa

Tuesday & Wednesday 9-4
Thursday & Friday 9-5
Saturday 9-2

01/25/2026

Are you safe and warm today, enjoying a steak? Maybe a bowl of chili made with ground beef? Thank you, cattlemen 🙂

Saturday evening, and I am relaxing after flying without the ace pilot at The Collective Food Hub. 😆I made caramel corn...
01/25/2026

Saturday evening, and I am relaxing after flying without the ace pilot at The Collective Food Hub. 😆
I made caramel corn with "yellow mushroom" popcorn and pecans.....both grown locally thanks to Roger & Colleen Armstrong. It is so good, and was wondering if this should be offered to my customers. What do you say?

My new boss 🥰Remember several years ago, when I sold my homemade baked goods at the Riverfront Farmer's Market? We had a...
01/22/2026

My new boss 🥰

Remember several years ago, when I sold my homemade baked goods at the Riverfront Farmer's Market? We had a great spot inside the Port of Burlington. Well, I am back at it full scale while Sarah enjoys mommyhood for a few weeks. Stop in and see us. I think I still got it 👩‍🍳

The Collective Food Hub
805 Jefferson Street
Burlington, Iowa

Tuesday & Wednesday 9-4
Thursday & Friday 9-5 ***
Saturday 9-2

***please note our new winter hours.

Address

8261 125th Street
Burlington, IA
52601

Telephone

(319) 759-9807

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