Stories

Honoring a Life Well Spent

Blackberry Farm Master Gardener John Coykendall recalls warm memories and stories of his mentor Arlie O'Bryant.

Stories

Farm Animal Fun Facts

Learn some interesting facts about the Blackberry Farm animals on property!

Stories

Ways to Use Garden Jam

Larder Manager Veronica Krebs shares her favorite uses for Blackberry Farm Garden Jam.

Stories

Naming Beans and Field Peas

Blackberry Farm Master Gardener John Coykendall shares how a few heirloom seed varieties received their names.

Stories

Early Mornings on the Farm

Farmstead Manager Christen Waddell describes what early Farm mornings look like during the milking season.

Stories

A Monumental Year for Milking

Farmstead Manager Christen Waddell shares about the sheep milking program at Blackberry Farm.

Stories

Ways to Use Blueberry Walnut Compote

Check out a few ideas on how to enjoy the Preservation Kitchen's Blueberry Walnut Compote in your own home!

Stories

Seed Shelling Time

Blackberry Farm Master Gardener John Coykendall describes what an ideal day shelling seeds looks like in the Garden.

Stories

Born to Dig

The later months of the year are the perfect time to get to know our adult Lagotti Romagnoli at the Kennel!

Stories

Black Walnut Trees

Blackberry Farm Master Gardener John Coykendall shares the interesting history behind black walnuts.

Stories

Feathered Friends of the Farmstead

Read about what makes chickens such valuable members of the Farmstead.

Stories

Fall Turnips

Blackberry Farm Master Gardener John Coykendall shares what makes Fall turnips so special.

Stories

It’s Persimmon Season!

We use persimmons to predict Winter weather with their seeds and make some delicious dishes!

Stories

A Special Blend

Blackberry Farm Honey is a unique mix of everything blooming around our Farmstead.

Stories

Blackberry Loves Bees

Read stories that share more about our bee program and how we support local pollinators.

Stories

Taste a Real Tomato

Master Gardener John Coykendall will be the first to tell you, straight-from-the-vine tomatoes are the only way to go.

Stories

Heirloom Tales

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

Stories

Hand Picked for the Season

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

Stories

In Migration

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

Stories

The Garden Toy

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

Stories

Persimmon Winter Prediction

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

Stories

Feed Your Soil

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

Stories

In the Know, Gardening Lingo

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

Stories

How Does Gardening Feed You?

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

Stories

Get to Know Sorghum

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

Stories

2023 Vine Varieties

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

Stories

Getting Ready for the Third Season

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

Stories

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.

Stories

Border Plants

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

Stories

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.