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Foxsmyth Herbal Growing elderberry and other herbs on a small rural farm in SE NC using sustainable and regenerative practices

I had 3 tons of stone gravel delivered on August 1st to dress up the front and back doors of the metal bldg. With Jeff's...
08/14/2026

I had 3 tons of stone gravel delivered on August 1st to dress up the front and back doors of the metal bldg. With Jeff's help, we first laid woven black cloth then ~3" layer of the '57 gravel'. This should help keep the crabgrass away from the doors and HVAC condensers.

I harvested some of the potatoes about 2 weeks ago: Kennebec (white), Pontiac Red, and 2 heirloom varieties Magic Myrna ...
06/23/2026

I harvested some of the potatoes about 2 weeks ago:
Kennebec (white), Pontiac Red, and 2 heirloom varieties Magic Myrna (yellow) and wild purple.
They have been 'curing' for 2 weeks to harden the skins and sweeten the root.
The Kubota tractor needs some love (oil change).

The elder flowers are popping at the Foxsmyrh Herbal farm.This is the Pocahantas variety, 2nd year plant. The egg carton...
06/23/2026

The elder flowers are popping at the Foxsmyrh Herbal farm.
This is the Pocahantas variety, 2nd year plant. The egg carton is in the photo for scale. These blossoms are ~14" across.

Here comes the 'yellow season'.While living amongst the loblolly pines, we get a front row seat to the dropping of the p...
03/11/2026

Here comes the 'yellow season'.
While living amongst the loblolly pines, we get a front row seat to the dropping of the pollen. Where freshly washed cars, lawn furniture and everything outdoors take on a flush of yellow.

On this snow day here in SE NC, I'm playing with some willow clippings. I made a primitive Celtic cross.These are fresh ...
02/02/2026

On this snow day here in SE NC, I'm playing with some willow clippings. I made a primitive Celtic cross.
These are fresh stems that have been in water for almost a week.
*First secured one end to weave twigs.
*Tighten up the weave by gently pushing together.
*Tied ends with 100% rayon ribbon.
*Trimmed ends.
Building skills. Next time will be tighter.
Willow cuttings will be available for sale next year. Varieties include: Showtime (used here, red color), Rubykins (yellow), Cinera (yellow), and Caprea (brown stem that flowers, lovely yellow p***y willow blossoms).

There is much happening at Foxsmyth Herbal this month. Prepared rows now have 200 elderberry starts planted (100+ more t...
01/11/2026

There is much happening at Foxsmyth Herbal this month. Prepared rows now have 200 elderberry starts planted (100+ more to go).
The farm building is nearly complete. Jeff and I are painting in anticipation of epoxy flooring application later this month.
The wash/pack space has Trusscore paneling installed, waiting on the sink, tables and shelving. Freezers and dehydrating equipment will be purchased later this year.
BEMC has run power line to the property, it is not on yet, but soon.....

We got some work to do!!!!Thank you Crafty Maibritt Philipp Eaddy for your generosity, providing mentorship and access t...
12/13/2025

We got some work to do!!!!
Thank you Crafty Maibritt Philipp Eaddy for your generosity, providing mentorship and access to your elderberry farm.
In the photo are more than 300 elderberry starts to be planted in the coming week.This is a major boost for our little farm.

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5600 Little Prong Road NW
Ash, NC
28420

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+12158166950

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