Thursday, November 22, 2018

Happy Thanksgiving!

The gang's all here for Thanksgiving.


Happy Thanksgiving from Barberry Hill Farm!


Thursday, October 25, 2018

Autumn in New England

Pictures from over the years of Barberry Hill Farm support the BBC's premise that New England in Autumn is one of Earth's Greatest Spectacles

“[One of] three of the most seasonally changeable landscapes on earth...,  New England is the stage for the most incredible colour change... when the vivid greens of summer give way to the golds and reds of autumn.”
- BBC's Earth's Greatest Spectacles <http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0702q6p>



Sunday, October 7, 2018

Plum Jam for This Season's Final CSA Pickup

A Serving Suggestion
What happens when you combine plums with bay leaves, coriander, cider vinegar, sugar, orange zest, salt, and ancho chiles?  If you ask our resident intern, Hadyn Coxen, the answer is plumb jam with as much savory as sweet.  Barberry Hill Farm's CSA members will get a jar to taste for themselves at this week's pickup, to mark the last of the season.   

A variation of this recipe is in the cook book, A Boat, a Whale & a Walrus: Menus and Stories by Renee Erickson.

Saturday, September 22, 2018

"Rugs at the Farm" Retirement Sale - Tomorrow, Sunday 9/23


This Sunday, September 23, from 11-5. 
353 Boston Post Road
Madison, CT 06443 
Looking forward to seeing you here! 


Thursday, September 20, 2018

Saturday, August 25, 2018

Farm Wedding Prep


Wedding season is in full swing and it was another bustling Saturday as preparations were made for 250 guests.

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Dinners At The Farm, August 8 - 11

On the last days of July, it is easy to feel that summer will never end.  But on the first days of August, there is the realization that it will, and likely soon.  There is a seemingly paleolithic temptation, not fought, to feast on fresh foods, the casual company of friends, and warm weather activities. In this spirit, we will gather under the stars for our 12th annual Dinners At The Farm series beginning on August 8th and continuing through August 11th.  To join us go to Dinnersatthefarm.com and reserve your tickets.

Monday, July 2, 2018

Farm Fresh


Visitors to our farm stand and farm share members comment on the tenderness and freshness of what we provide.  You can make a salad for dinner from greens that were in the ground that morning.  And the difference between that and what is available at the supermarket feels like an entirely different food.

Picking vegetables is just one of the things that keep us busy this time of year.  Here are some others:

Saturday, May 12, 2018

Greenhouse Green


This has been a cool spring. Earth day (April 22), a convenient annual reference point, usually marks a time when our hands are almost always in the rich soil.  But the weather of 2018 has required plants stay in the greenhouse longer to get bigger and hardier, and most around here have not yet left.

Regardless, there is a green of new growth that is unlike anything else.  It is beautiful to look at, of course, but the tender leaves introduce the classic dilemma of when - in the plants' growth - is the right time to harvest them. 



Sunday, April 22, 2018

Earth Day, 2018


The weather finally improved, just in time for Earth Day.  The farm is a hive of activity, and the actual bees should be returning any day now.  And as always, we encourage our Farm Share members to stop by, ask questions about the upcoming season, and say hi to the animals.


Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Dinners At The Farm August 8-11, 2018


Thrilled to be hosting Dinners again this year - the food is incredible and the atmosphere is magic - come join us!  It sells out fast, so reserve your place soon - click here for reservations.

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Rainy Day in the Coop and Greenhouse

On a recent rainy day, we had the good fortune of welcoming Winter Caplanson from Connecticut Food and Farm.  She was here photographing us for her series #RuralRouteSpring - look for her beautiful pictures @connfoodandfarm















Looking forward to seeing you again soon (Summer?)  Winter Caplanson - thank you!

Friday, April 6, 2018

Around the Farm


Around the farm in early April, signs of life are everywhere as we ramp up for the 2018 growing season.


Monday, April 2, 2018

4.2.18

Surprise 6 inch snowfall.  May still be winter outside...






...and construction of the second greenhouse may have to wait till after plowing...


...but Spring came weeks ago inside.


Several varieties of heirloom tomatoes waiting for bigger containers.  There is hope.

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Spring Nor'easter 2018


The month of March ushered in it's 4th Nor'easter, bringing the first day of Spring along for the ride.   Some work will have to wait...

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

on a foggy day



"Let us go in; the fog is rising."  - Emily Dickinson






the stile

the sundial
"Let others tell
of storms and showers
I'll only mark your sunny hours"