Congratulations, Ines & Kyle

Photographs by Hannah Rachael Photography  (@hannah.rachael.photography on Instagram).

Happy Thanksgiving!

The gang's all here for Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving from Barberry Hill Farm!

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

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“[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>

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Congratulations, Abigail and Jesse

Photographs by Take Aim Photograph (@takeaimphoto on Instagram).

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.

The Hay Shed

Congratulations, Emily and Dan

Photographs by Brigham & Co. Photography (@brighamandco on Instagram). Full album at http://brighamandco.pass.us/emily-and-dan/.

"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! 

Around the Farm

Despite the heat, the farm continues to be bursting with life.

Sleepy Bee

5 Star Accommodations

Farm Wedding Prep

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

Congratulations, Lauren and Mike

Preparing for Dinners at the Farm

Today is the first night of Dinners at the Farm, with all of the welcome smells and sights.

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.

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:

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. 

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.

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.

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!

Around the Farm

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

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.

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...

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"