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A Rainy Day in the Garden Shed

Master Gardener John Coykendall reflects on rainy days at the Farm.

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Welcome in Spring

The Concierge team shares their favorite activities to enjoy a front row seat to the budding of a new Spring on the...

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Which Beans to Plant

Master Gardener John Coykendall has a huge collection of bean seeds. See which varieties he is considering adding to...

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The Birth of a New Season

Master Gardener John Coykendall reflects on his first seeded rows and looks forward to a new season of growth on the...

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The Pearl River County Peanut

Master Gardener John Coykendall helped preserve a peanut variety at Blackberry Farm that has been grown since 1850.

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Autumn Anticipation

Farmstead Manager Dustin Busby pauses his preserving to share what he’s looking forward to this Fall.

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A Close Call - The Maupin Pea

Master Gardener John Coykendall partnered with the Seed Saver Exchange to save a field pea variety from extinction.

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Fall Pumpkins for the Kitchen

Master Gardener John Coykendall stories how field pumpkins are used in the kitchen traditionally and today.

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Fall at the Farmstead

Master Gardener John Coykendall shares what's growing in the early Fall garden.

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Seed Saving at Blackberry Farm

Master Gardener John Coykendall has partnered with the Seed Savers Exchange to help repopulate eight seed varieties...

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Flowers from the Farm

See what the Floral team is foraging for late Summer arrangements.

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Notes from the Garden

See what's sprouting in our gardens with a Summer update from Master Gardener John Coykendall.

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The Heritage Garden for 2017

Spring has sprung, and our garden is springing to life.

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Onions from Beginning to End

Onions are a vital part of every kitchen.

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Spring Thoughts

Spring is on the way, which means farming season is about to begin!

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Spring Garlic and Winter Onions

Spring garlic and Winter onions are beginning to come to life!

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John Coykendall's Ten Favorite Things About Spring

Find out what our Master Gardener loves about spring!

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Winter Onions and Garlic

Spring is starting to shine through in the garden.

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Our Winter Thaw

Our abnormally warm winter weather has been good for the garden!

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Winter Garden Shed Projects

Find out what is going on in the garden shed this winter!

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Red Corn Grits

See how chefs at Blackberry Farm are using diverse colors of corn in the kitchen!

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Gone to Seed with John Coykendall

Our Master Gardener, John Coykendall, talks about what's growing in the garden!

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Spring Fever

Spring is the perfect time to roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty and experience our new FarmStead Field School....

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A Farm with Class

In the Farmstead Field School one may choose experiences ala carte, or perhaps the entire curriculum. Either way, it is...

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A Spring Month of Discovery in the Garden

Every year when April rolls around, our gardens are filed with discovery as the season’s new growth springs to life....

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The March Garden

With the arrival of March upon us, comes the hopes and desires for another successful farming year.

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Animals on the Farm

A February devoted to Farm animals. Be sure to check out the animals this February while visiting the Farm!

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Honored on Both Sides of the Atlantic

John Coykendall is honored on both sides of the Atlantic, read more!

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December Garden

Find out more about our December gardens from Master Gardener, John Coykendall.

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Horses at Blackberry

Blackberry Farm Stables move to a new part of property that gives the program a new home and more space to expand its...