Heirloom Tales
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Heirloom Tales

Learn a little about heirloom variety seeds and why they are the talk of the Garden at Blackberry Farm.

Hand Picked for the Season
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Hand Picked for the Season

Learn a little about how we use apples at Blackberry Farm.

In Migration
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In Migration

Learn a little about some of our favorite birds that are flying farther south ahead of Winter.

The Garden Toy
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The Garden Toy

Visit the Garden at Blackberry Farm to enjoy a fun Fall favorite, the Tennessee Spinning Gourd!

Persimmon Winter Prediction
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Persimmon Winter Prediction

Discover what our persimmons reveal about the coming Winter at Blackberry.

Feed Your Soil
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Feed Your Soil

Get the breakdown on compost and how we use it to benefit the Garden and the land at Blackberry Farm.

In the Know, Gardening Lingo
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In the Know, Gardening Lingo

Brush up on a few need-to-know gardening terms.

How Does Gardening Feed You?
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How Does Gardening Feed You?

Learn how planting and tending to the Garden feeds our Garden team from seed to soul.

Get to Know Sorghum
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Get to Know Sorghum

Meet sorghum and discover how its versatility impacts the benefits it has on both you and your garden.

2023 Vine Varieties
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2023 Vine Varieties

Join John Coykendall in the Garden this August for a Farm favorite tradition, tomato tasting!

Getting Ready for the Third Season
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Getting Ready for the Third Season

John Coykendall breaks down the seasons of gardening and the beginning of prepping for Fall growing.

Wash Day Pea
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Wash Day Pea

Find out how this heirloom pea variety got its name and what it was paired with for a traditional wash day meal.

Border Plants
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Border Plants

Learn what to plant around your garden to help repel unwanted pests through the growing season.

An Introduction to Seed Starting
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An Introduction to Seed Starting

Planning a garden this year? Get an introduction into the world of seed starting from the Blackberry Farm Garden team.

The Flossie Powell Butterbean
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The Flossie Powell Butterbean

Master Gardener John Coykendall is growing a 100-year-old butterbean and sharing it with new generations.

Egg Shell Shades
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Egg Shell Shades

Have you ever noticed eggs are different colors? Our Farm team is explaining why!

Pollinator Wall
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Pollinator Wall

Learn about the newest addition to the Blackberry Farm Garden!

March Garden Check-In
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March Garden Check-In

As we approach regular warm weather and a season change, the Garden is getting ready for growing season!

Happening in the Herd
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Happening in the Herd

Lambs are joining the flock and milking is beginning as we enter March on the Farm!

Fall with the Flock
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Fall with the Flock

Livestock Manager Christen Waddell shares an update on our sheep as milking season ends and Fall begins.

Preparing for the Growing Season Ahead
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Preparing for the Growing Season Ahead

With Fall harvest on the horizon, the Garden team is prepping for a new season of growth.

Checking the Hives
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Checking the Hives

Farmstead Manager Dustin Busby shares about checking in on our bees and what's next for the hives.

Tomato Tastings: A Garden Month Favorite
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Tomato Tastings: A Garden Month Favorite

John Coykendall is inviting guests to the table for one of our favorite August traditions, tomato tasting!

Greasy Beans
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Greasy Beans

John Coykendall shares about a group of beans with an unexpected name.

Trying for Truffles
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Trying for Truffles

With the recent planting of a new oak orchard, Blackberry is beginning a journey to hopefully accomplish a longtime...

All About Our Sheep
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All About Our Sheep

With calves being born and milking season beginning, Spring is a big time for our sheep, and Livestock Manager Christen...

Check in With the Herd
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Check in With the Herd

A lot changes for the animals on the Farm as we inch toward the end of Winter and the dawning of a new Spring.

Saving Tomato Seeds
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Saving Tomato Seeds

Master Gardener John Coykendall walks through the process of saving heirloom tomato seeds and continuing to grow the...

Six Ways to Try Sheep's Milk Caramel
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Six Ways to Try Sheep's Milk Caramel

Farmstead Manager Dustin Busby shares six ways to try this sweet treat!

Tomato Tastings with John Coykendall
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Tomato Tastings with John Coykendall

Learn about Master Gardener John Coykendall’s Garden Month tomato tastings on the Farm.

From the Dairy Barn
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From the Dairy Barn

For our newest endeavor in sustainability and production, our Livestock team is revamping our sheep’s milk program and...

Staying Cool on the Farm
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Staying Cool on the Farm

Learn which of our animals love to lie out in the Summer sun and who prefers to relax in the shade!

A Growing Herd
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A Growing Herd

Livestock Manager Christen Waddell enjoys a front row seat as our herd of sheep grows each Spring, and she's sharing...

Banking the Fire
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Banking the Fire

Master Gardener John Coykendall shares the history of the fireplace as the center of activity in the home.

The First Crossing
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The First Crossing

See how John Coykendall is starting the new year with an old tradition.

Food for Thought
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Food for Thought

Assistant Farmstead Manager Christen Waddell shares some insight into what we "plate" for the animals on the Farm.