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The Seed Chronicles Series - Glass Gem Popcorn. I’m often asked what makes an heirloom seed, “heirloom.” Scientific designations notwithstanding, the single greatest thing that makes a seed an heirloom is the story behind the seed. I like to hold these seeds in my hand and think about the people who worked so diligently to create this unique little gem. People who recognized a plant variety’s abilities to thrive in specific environments and who took on the role of a steward of these plants– nurturing, and passing on these seeds like the family heirlooms they are. As summer’s greens shift...

It used to be commonplace for families to purchase a hog or cow from their neighbor farmers. They’d store it away in the chest freezer and have a piece of mind knowing there was enough meat to last the entire year. That fell by the wayside as large supermarkets, busier lifestyles and online stores became the norm. We strive to reconnect families to the source of their food while offering simplicity and convenience to the process of eating locally. Purchasing beef in bulk via a beef share is cost-effective, allows for easier meal prep, and is a great way to...

Fall at Foxhollow Market. Our Hayrides and Happy Hour have brought great joy to the farm this fall. We savor seeing families pile onto our haywagon to enjoy the farm's fresh breeze, survey our hayfields, and sense the peace of the stones and valley view. The cattle can be shy sometimes, but the farm's serene beauty has been enough to satisfy even the youngest of imaginations. We’ll have a convivial time this October 14th with an Enchanted Hayride including costumes, face painting, hay castle excitement, and pumpkin picking. Poco 502 will be serving tantalizing libations as well as burgers, hot...

Learin' your pumpkins. Did you know there's a variety of different pumpkins many which on grown on the beautiful land of Foxhoolow Farm. Our self-serve pumpkin patch is officially open dawn to dusk, seven days a week, until sell out! Celebrate the fall season by picking an heirloom pumpkin planted and grown right here at Foxhollow Farm. Below is a breakdown of the differences in this season's favorite gourds, so you can know exactly what pumpkin to pick and impress all of the ghouls and goblins at the Halloween party! We hope you enjoy learnin' your pumpkins. Valenciano (cucurbita maxima)...