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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.

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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!