Summerfield Herb Farm - Afton, TN

05/12/2023

It's time to plant tomatoes! We have 27 different varieties including cherry, paste and slicers! Come out to the farm or visit us at the Depot Street Farmers Market Saturday 8-12pm!

05/11/2023

Special for Mother's day! Come by the farm Friday 9-5pm or visit us at the Depot Street Farmers Market Saturday 8-12pm! Also open at the farm Sunday 12-5pm!

05/09/2023

Pictures from Open House 2023

We were right at home opening up our greenhouse to the public again after a 2 year hiatus....

Our 2023 Open House event was a wonderful day and a wonderful success. We were right at home opening up our greenhouse to the public again after a 2 year hiatus.

05/07/2023

Open house day at the greenhouse

05/04/2023

Does anybody else have groundhogs that climb trees?

05/01/2023

Depot Street Farmers Market starts this Saturday! We will have the plant wagon there with a variety of herbs and perennials! We look forward to seeing our market family again!

See you at the market!

Opening day is Saturday, May 6th.

05/01/2023

Wishing you Beltane Blessings!

04/28/2023

The helpers are loading the plant trailer for Exchange Place Garden Fair! Unfortunately, we don't need to take the pea gravel they are carefully putting through the little holes😂

04/27/2023

Hope we see you there this weekend!

04/26/2023

And now we have grandbabies to teach about growing food! 🥰

Happy Tuesday!

04/25/2023

In the sea of green in the greenhouse, there are touches of color popping out!

04/03/2023

Tag printing time! We finally invested in a printer so we don't have to handwrite plant tags anymore.

04/02/2023

We went Usnea hunting after the wild winds we had today! Once dry, it falls from the trees and can be made into a tincture. The medicinal benefits are almost endless! It’s amazing the healing you can find in your front yard!

03/25/2023

Transplanting herbs this morning. We start most of our plants from seed. Cilantro, catnip, chamomile and chives

02/22/2023

Beautiful sunset

01/08/2023

Sunday morning: spreadsheets, tomato seeds and pancakes with real maple syrup from Maple Grove Farms of Afton, TN! Maple Grove is located just a short drive from our farm! Too cool!

01/02/2023

Dragon's Breath passing through the trees on our hill. While spring is my favorite season, I try to enjoy the simple things in every season ✨💚✨

12/31/2022

Just a few weeks to go and we jump in with both feet! Tomorrow, we begin stratifying the seeds that need a cold period in order to germinate successfully!

Anyone feeling the urge to start all their seeds yet? 😆 Shared from Sarah's Spice & Posies

11/24/2022

Have a safe and delicious Thanksgiving!

10/24/2022

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10/11/2022

GOLDENROD vs RAGWEED

Did you know that GOLDENROD does not cause allergies? GOLDENROD and RAGWEED are 2 plants that have forever been confused. They grow at the same time of the year, and that is the only similarity. They do come from the same Asteraceae family, but so do sunflowers, daisies, and artichokes. Each has different shaped leaves. Ragweed flowers are green and nondescript. Goldenrod has a striking pretty golden color. Ragweed is pollinated through the air, which is why it is such an allergen. The pollen can travel hundreds of miles. Goldenrod is not the cause of allergic reactions because it is pollenated by insects and not by the wind. It is not responsible for the allergens in the air. The goldenrod plant is actually used for a variety of medicinal uses. Some species are even deliberately cultivated for some of its beneficial properties. This time of year the bees are happily harvesting it and making an abundance of very desirable honey from it. This time of year also yields abundant amounts of ragweed and causes most of the allergic reactions of any flora that grows throughout the country.

http://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/wakullaco/2015/09/04/goldenrod-is-not-the-cause-of-your-seasonal-allergies/

10/08/2022

Now it's easier to sign up for Summerfield Herb Farm - Afton, TN's updates.

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09/21/2022

Readers' Choice 2022

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09/18/2022

Plants and Flowers at Summerfield Herb Farm

https://summerfieldherbfarm.com/2022/09/18/plants-and-flowers-at-summerfield-herb-farm/

09/18/2022

Plant Trailer Rebuild

https://summerfieldherbfarm.com/2022/09/18/plant-trailer-rebuild/

Archive images for the plant trailer rebuild…

05/06/2022

We will have a small selection of plants at the Summerfield Stitches booth tomorrow morning!

Come and learn about the importance of the honeybee! We will have kids' activities and the queen bee herself may make an appearance!
Our vendors will have spinach, kale, arugula, lettuce, hydroponic tomatoes, beef, chicken, cut flowers and plants, honey, jams & jellies, chicken and duck eggs, fresh baked breads and sweets, herbal teas, soaps, lotions and potions! Lots of gift items will be available, just in time for Mother's Day!
Depot Street Farmers Market honors SNAP and Double UP Food Bucks. SNAP customers receive up to $20 in free Food Bucks, to be used on fresh fruits and vegetables.
Everything sold at Depot Street Farmers Market is grown or made within a 50-mile radius of Greeneville.

03/06/2022

Did you know? We must plant more sunflowers this year!

Sunflowers have long been the national flower of the Ukraine, but in 1996 they were also chosen as a symbol of world peace, and a world free of nuclear weapons.

This event took place when Ukraine gave up its last nuclear warhead on a former Ukraine missile base, on June 4th 1996.

The US, Russia, and Ukraine were all present at this event, and the then Secretary of US Defence, William Perry, said, “Sunflowers instead of missiles in the soil will ensure peace for future generations.”

They celebrated by scattering and planting sunflower seeds on the site, and also at nuclear disaster sites throughout the world…Fukushima, Chernobyl, Hiroshima…..

May those scattered sunflower seeds be remembered today, and their message bloom in the hearts of all, bringing about the changes needed to restore peace once again to the Ukraine and her people.
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03/05/2022

Fresh eggs $3 a dozen! Our hens are on grass and get plenty of sunshine and room to roam! Message me 💜

09/25/2021

At Depot Street Farmers Market this morning with a small selection.

07/11/2021

One of my favorite herbs!

Soapwort contains a chemical constituent called saponin which will lather like soap when you add water to a handful of flowers and rub your hands together. Try it with kids as a fun way to wash up after working in the garden. Historically, it was used for washing hands and fabric, and it's other common name, bouncing Bet, refers to it's use by a washer-woman or "Betty". I have also seen an 18th century painting with soapwort growing and floating in a basin by the door of a privy for hand washing. Are you are among the people who don't like cilantro because you think it tastes soapy? That's because it shares the same chemical which enables soapwort to lather!
It can spread quickly, so I prefer planting it along fences or walls where it can run free for the bees and hummingbirds that enjoy it.

06/17/2021

Your Tomato Leaves are Curling What Does it Mean and What Causes It?

Great information on tomato leaf curl! MIGardener is a fantastic resource for organic gardening tips!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JTsQMB8H7M

In this episode we explain everything that causes tomato leaf curl and how to fix it. What you should worry about and what you don’t need to worry about. Che...

05/29/2021

Thank you to everyone who braved the rain to come to the market today! We appreciate you!

05/28/2021

Prickly Pear Cactus plant in bloom. It's BEAUTIFUL.
We will have prickly pear cactus available at the Depot Street Farmers Market tomorrow from 9am - 1pm for $4.00

05/28/2021

Tomato plants and pepper plants $1 each! Saturday 5/29 at Depot Street Farmers Market 9am to 1pm
Greene County Partnership 115 Academy Street, Greeneville

05/22/2021

Tomorrow at the Depot Street Farmers Market ALL of our tomato AND pepper plants will be BOGO (Buy One Get One free). Normally $3 each, at the market Saturday morning they will be 2 for $3.

Tomato Plants: Mr. Stripey, German Johnson, Tiny Tim, Cherokee Purple, Gardener's Delight, Golden nugget, Dixie Golden Giant, San Marzano, Roma, Homestead, Sweet N Neat.

Pepper Plants: California Wonder Bell, Yellow Bell, Sweet Banana, Habanero, Jalapeno, Chinese 5 color.

05/18/2021

Curious about heirlooms and how saving seeds each year can preserve the legacy of both plants and culture? Join with us this Thursday, May 20th @ 11 am EST for a peek into the life's work of an extraordinary man who has helped bring alive the stories of our past while simultaneously preserving the heritage for generations to come...
Dr. Bill Best
Founder of Sustainable Mountain Ag Center in Berea, KY (now in Livingston, TN)
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05/18/2021

It's time to shop! NEW THIS WEEK: Locally grown chicken! NOT just whole chickens, but select parts, already cut so you can choose your favorite! Of course, Summerfield Herb Farm plants are available too! Click on the "Live Plants" link in the side menu to see them!

It's time to shop! NEW THIS WEEK: Locally grown chicken! NOT just whole chickens, but select parts, already cut so you can choose your favorite!

05/14/2021

Farmers Market haul! Greeneville TN. - (Farmer's Market) | Greeneville, TN | 2021)

Farmers Market haul! Greeneville TN. - (Farmer's Market) | Greeneville, TN | 2021)

Farmers Market is located in Greeneville, TN. Venders sell a wide range of products from tea, baked goods, honey, painted rocks, potted plants and so much m...

05/01/2021

We are at the Depot Street Farmers Market this morning until 1pm

05/01/2021

Our first day out this season and we have a trailer full of herbs, tomatoes, peppers, perennials! See you at the market!