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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...

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Garden Days at Camp Blackberry

Garden day is a great way for kids to get involved and learn about sustainable practices that they can implement at...

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Garden Month

​Calling all green thumbs and garden lovers! Throughout August we will celebrate the bountiful produce coming from our...

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Seed Collecting in Far Away Places

An update from our Master Gardener and Seed Collector John Coykendall!

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Gregory’s Bald Hike in Full Bloom!

Our hike to Gregory’s Bald is currently in full bloom until July 8!

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Colorful Heirloom Garden

Read this article by Master Gardener John Coykendall about Blackberry Farm's 2015 Theme Garden!

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Growing Season

There is an old saying that states, “you don’t miss your water until the well runs dry.” Read more from Master Gardener...

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The Flower Garden

When planning your summer and fall flower gardens, you may want to consider staggering you seeding so that you will...

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Tame Horses and Wildflowers

Please join us on horseback for a wildflower tour through the woods and meadows at Blackberry – a visual feast. Just be...

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Awesome Blossoms

In the old expression, we all know what April showers bring. This year, those showers have been in no short supply, and...

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This is the Year to Start a Garden - Part 4 Weeding

This is the Year to Start a Garden - Part 4 Weeding by Master Gardener John Coykendall.

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This is the Year to Start a Garden - Part 3 Garden Plan at a Glance

This is the Year to Start a Garden - Part 3 Garden Plan at a Glance by Master Gardener John Coykendall.

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Spring 2015 Newsletter

Don't miss what is happening on the farm. Check out our new spring newsletter!

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The Endurance of a Garden

Here at the farm, we welcome the promise of spring by filling every garden row with seeds and wonder at the way the...

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This is the Year to Start a Garden - Part 2 Starting Plants from Seed at Home

This is the Year to start a garden. Master Gardener John Coykendall gives us tips on how to start! This is part 2 of...

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This is the Year to Start a Garden - Part 1

This is the Year to start a garden. Master Gardener John Coykendall gives us tips on how to start! Part 1

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Classic Horse Names

Historically, horses are given names representing some characteristic important to the owner. Classic race horse names...

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Winter Grubbing on the Farm

The old-fashioned tradition of grubbing is alive and well at Blackberry Farm. Read more about the little known practice.

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This is the year that...

2015 will surely be the year for guests to experience life on the farm. Read more about our Master Gardener's promise.

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Split Rail Fences

Many Appalachian historic sites feature these custom made fences. Read more about how they were made from our Master...

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Shelling Corn

As the season changes to Winter, recently harvested corn must be processed to be used in different ways around the farm.

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Resting Time

While the winter months are quiet, it is a time for rest and renewal on the farm. John Coykendall describes the ways in...

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The Turkey Craw Bean from the Cades Cove Garden

This summer’s theme at Blackberry Farm has been the Cade’s Cove Garden, which features crop varieties that were either...

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Seed Time at Blackberry Farm

One important process we use for sustaining our wide variety of agricultural products is known as seed preservation.

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Seed Profile Ganymede Butterbean

With late summer upon us, our bean vines in the fields are hanging full of dry pods that are ready to be picked and...

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Nest Egg Gourds

Do you know the story of the Nest Egg Gourd? John Coykendall tell us!

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Bean Notes From the Cades Cove Garden

Besides their outstanding flavor, beans of the heritage variety from our area of East Tennessee offer a number of...

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Garden Dinner Menu

Savor a relaxing outdoor dinner on the farm with our gardeners. Our chefs will prepare a memorable meal in their...

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Preserving Summer's Flavor

The tradition of “puttin’ up” or “puttin’ by” is an old one, reaching back to a time before refrigeration, when winter...