Harvest & Thrive

03/09/2026

Piglets have arrived!! They are the single most fun addition to any farm. These little guys will enjoy their extra-large pen for the next few weeks before moving into the woods, where we get to see their piggie instincts shine: root, eat, nap, forage, sleep, play, root, repeat.

This also means RESERVATIONS ARE OPEN FOR WHOLE PIGS!!! May is already sold out. We only have 1 left in June, 3 left in July, and more in Sep & Dec.

As always, we wish to extend a ♥♥HUGE THANK YOU♥♥ to our customers and our community. We have scaled up from a homestead to a farm raising 50+ pigs (and chickens, sheep, veggies, and more!), and there is plenty more to come thanks to your support.

🐖 FOREST-RAISED PORK: Raised on Acorns, Walnuts & Non-GMO Feed producing exceptionally rich and flavorful pork

Whole Pig: $7/lb hanging weight
Half Pig: $7.25/lb hanging weight

We can work with you on a custom cut sheet or provide a "standard" whole pig.

Here is a look at a "standard" whole pig - based on 200lb hanging weight ($1,400):

Bone-In Pork Chops: 20-24 lbs
Tenderloin: 1.5-2lbs
Boston Butt/Shoulder: 14-18lbs
Spare Ribs: 2-3lbs
Bacon: 14-16lbs
Ground Pork: 20lbs
Sausage (your choice): 40lbs (surcharge for smoked)
Bones: 20+lbs
Fat: 10+lbs
Organs: Upon request (no charge)
Sausage Choices: Bratwurst, Sweet Italian, Hot Italian, Sage (Breakfast), Brown Sugar/Maple, Rosemary Garlic, Chorizo, Curry, Andouille, Kielbasa; Smoked: Andouille, Kielbasa (+$2/lb) Kielbasa w/ Cheese & Peppers ($3.50/lb)

Comment, DM, or email [email protected] if you are interested!

02/28/2026

Nothing says spring like baby animals!! Our first heritage chicks of the season have arrived 🙂. Piglets will be here any minute!

02/15/2026

02/14/2026

A complete Valentine’s Day breakfast all from the Gardening G**s! Chorizo fried eggs, Irish bacon and hot sauce - doesn’t get any better 🍳🥓

02/13/2026

So proud and excited to have our Pork at the Gardening G**s farm store!

12/02/2025

🐖🐑 Whole & Half Pigs + Whole & Half Lambs Available! 🐑🐖

For everyone who’s been asking — we have a few animals left for whole and half pigs and lambs this month! Pork will be ready for pick up just in time for the holidays (Dec 20th) - lambs we will need to confirm with our processor (fingers crossed)

All animals are raised right here in King George on our regenerative farm, where they forage, roam, and live the way nature intended.

🐖 FOREST-RAISED PORK (Raised on Acorns, Walnuts & Non-GMO Feed)

Whole Pig: $7/lb hanging weight

Half Pig: $7.25/lb hanging weight

Our pigs are raised in the woods with access to natural forage, producing exceptionally rich and flavorful pork. We can work with you on a custom cut sheet or provide a "standard" whole pig - details below. (NOTE - Custom cut sheets need to get in quick - in the next few days!)

🐑 GRASS-FED, PASTURE-RAISED LAMB

Whole Lamb: $12/lb hanging weight

Half Lamb: $13/lb hanging weight

Tender, mild, nutrient-dense lamb from animals rotationally grazed on pasture.

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Here is a look at a "standard" whole pig - based on 200lb hanging weight ($1,400):

Standard Whole Pig

Pork Chops: 20-24 lbs
Tenderloin: 1-1.5lbs
Irish Bacon: 4lbs
Boston Butt/Shoulder: 14-18lbs
Baby Back Ribs: 1.5-2lbs
Spare Ribs: 2-3lbs
Bacon: 18lbs
Ground Pork: 20lbs
Sausage (your choice): 40lbs (surcharge for smoked)
Bones: 20-25lbs
Fat: 12-16lbs
Organs: Upon request (no charge)

Sausage Choices: Bratwurst, Sweet Italian, Hot Italian, Sage (Breakfast), Rosemary Garlic, Chorizo, Curry, Smoked: Andouille, Kielbasa (+$2lb) Kielbasa w/ Cheese & Peppers ($3.50)

Comment, DM, or email [email protected] if you are interested!

- Peter & Amy

11/22/2025

This is why we love raising pigs 🐷 😊

11/17/2025

💚 A Huge Thank You! 💚 plus Sausage & Chicken Promos!!!

We were blown away by the number of customers who reached out last week to reserve whole and half pigs. Your support means the world to our family and fuels the regenerative work we’re doing here on the farm. Truly — thank you for showing up for local farming in such a big way. 🌿

To keep the momentum going, we’re offering a special promo this week:

✨ LIMITED SAUSAGE COMBO BOX — ONLY 10 AVAILABLE! ✨

Breakfast Mini Links - (2) 1lb packs
Bratwurst Links - (2) 1lb packs
Rosemary Garlic Links - (1) 1lb pack
Smoked Kielbasa Links - (1) 1lb pack
Smoked Andouille Links - (1) 1lb pack
Bulk Sweet Italian Sausage - (1) 1lb pack
Bulk Hot Italian Sausage - (1) 1lb pack
Curry Links - (1) 1lb pack

🔥 This Week Only: $120 value for just $99!
Only 10 boxes are available — once they’re gone, they’re gone.

✨ LIMITED CHICKEN COMBO BOX — ONLY 10 AVAILABLE! ✨

Boneless Skinless Breasts - (4) approx. 1lb
Tenders - (4) approx. 1lb
Thighs - (4) approx. 2lb+
Drumsticks - (4) approx. 2lb+

🔥 This Week Only: $210+ value for just $169!
Only 10 boxes are available — once they’re gone, they’re gone.

📦 Pickup Details:
Saturday, 9am–1pm
📍 10274 Locust Dale Ln, King George, VA 22485

If you'd like one, comment “Sausage Box” or "Chicken Box" or send us a message or send an email to [email protected] and we’ll reserve yours.
Thank you again for lifting up local regenerative farming. 💚
— Peter & Amy

11/13/2025

Chicken & Pork!!! Raised in King George on pasture & forest, chemical-free, nutrient dense

We've raised animals as homesteaders for years, but this year we finally took the plunge into raising animals as a real farm. After a season full of learning, we are ready to offer up the BEST tasting chicken and pork you will ever eat!!!

That isn't an exaggeration. Our butchers marveled at the animals we sent them: marbled with fat deep in color from all the bugs and nuts and micronutrients the animals got from foraging, supplemented by high quality local non-GMO feed.

These are early days so no website just yet, but in the meantime, you can order by DMing us, or shoot us an email at:
[email protected]

Happy to offer discounts for large orders or discuss half/whole pigs! Price list attached

10/02/2025

Pigs raised on walnuts (and acorns, and chestnuts, and hickory nuts!) are happy pigs 🐖 🌰

09/30/2025

Love weeding with chickens - they keep me company and get a whole lot of snacks!