UPDATE ON THE FARM

Posted by High Ground Farm February 05, 2010

UPDATE ON THE FARM

We have been VERY busy on the Farm over the past month. Dan Jarman and I added insulation to the new hen house to keep the girls warm in all this winter weather. We also built a great fenced compose area under the trap door used to push out all the chicken manure and bedding. I am so pleased with this very useful detail. Clean out is quick with a push broom. Dan kept the flooring, and the trim around the trap door smooth so VERY EASY. I am looking forward to using this rich compose soil this summer to grow lots of Heirloom Tomatoes, and vegetables.

I have carefully selected Heirloom Tomatoes for the garden this year. Cherokee Purple, Homestead, Morgage Lifter, Orange Flesh Purple Smudge to name a few. The Tomato garden spot is being enriched with compose, and soon to be fenced. I am so excited. Hope to see you all at Whole Foods in Cary, NC. and the Farmers Market.

I continue to be inspired by this peaceful wonderful place...HIGH GROUND FARM. Chicken scenes catch my eye and have to be put on canvas. These works are available at THE FARM SHOP.

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Life at High Ground Farm

Life at High Ground Farm has been authentic and simple, in step with the seasons, and the land, for over 30 years. High Ground embraces the conservation of heritage breeds; land; and architecture. Growing food for the table from the soil, cooking from scratch, and eating at home has been a way of life for too many years to count. Depending on self reliance, sustainability, ingenuity and conservation, before it was the trend. Painting a picture, or writing a story on a summers eve.Visiting with friends sitting under the thick oak canopy, while sipping sweet ice tea. It is a way of life.

So, come walk with me over the green hills, smell the gentle scent of English roses and Southern gardenias; watch the butterflies drift from zinnia to larkspur; hear the gentle coo of the hens as they scratch in the pasture; enjoy the taste of sweet tomatoes; and Ah Yes, the sight and warmth of a new laid egg. Step back from the 21st century into the 19th. This is High Ground, a different time, a different way of life.

High Ground Farm Events and Store

Pasture Raised-Non-GMO Hen Eggs - $6/dozen directly from the farm. Email or call for availability.

Java Hatching eggs-20.00/dozen. Pick up the farm only.

Cut Flower Farm Bouquets-In Season-Traditional Farm/Field flowers and foraged foliage. Small-20.00; Large-40.00. You will not be disappointed!

Fresh Farm Christmas Greenery-Native Holly,Red Cedar,Grape Vine, Pine Boughs, Pine Cones, Acorns, Pods, Moss. 30.00-100.00 Box

Harnett County Honey - No honey 2017
Wreaths-Rosemary-small-25.00; Holly-Medium-40.00; Holly, Cedar,Pine,Bay, Rosemary with foragings from the forest-60.00 a work of art. Each different.

Original Artwork - prices vary

Southern Cooking Classes - $50/person: Southern scratch made biscuits; corn breads baked and fried; Fresh Lemon Pound Cake- email for reservations and schedule.

Artists Day on the Farm-Imagine a day painting in the deep forest or in the pasture with the goats! Maybe down by the creek or on the porch...being served refreshments in the Pavilion and a European lunch from a local restaurant complete with Coffee/Tea, then going back to your paints in solitude until dusk.

A day includes: A map of the farm; rules; refreshments and lunch; solitude and quiet; and memories. 75.00/person

Contact for group date and appointment.