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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.

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Egg Shell Shades

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

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Pollinator Wall

Learn about the newest addition to the Blackberry Farm Garden!

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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!

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Happening in the Herd

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Greasy Beans

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

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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...

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Six Ways to Try Sheep's Milk Caramel

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

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Tomato Tastings with John Coykendall

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

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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...

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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!

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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...

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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.

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The First Crossing

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

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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.

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The First Cold Days of Fall

John Coykendall reflects on late Fall as cooler temperatures move into East Tennessee.

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Fall Visions

John Coykendall shares an update from the Garden as Fall takes over the Farm.

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Farm Fact, Fun Fact

Learn some interesting and amusing facts about the animals we raise on the Farm from Assistant Livestock Manager,...

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Take it Outside

Fall weather has us eager to play outside! See how you can take some of your favorite workouts outdoors to make the...

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From Conservation to Connection

The story of conservation is not a story of the Farm or the Mountain. “It is a Blackberry story,” said Sandy Beall,...

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Sowing the Season

Check in with the Garden team, and learn what they’re planting for Fall as we look forward to another delicious season.

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Straight-off-the-vine Season

John Coykendall enjoys growing, picking and snacking on some of his favorite Summer plants.

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Wildflower Wandering

Activities Guide Boyd Hopkins leads you through some of the beautiful sights you'll enjoy on a hike at the Farm.