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Home Farm 1760 is a veteran and minority owned lifestyle brand specializing in organic locally sourced produce, botanicals, and products showcased in a bespoke farm-to-table bed and breakfast operating from historic “Home Farm” in Leesburg, Virginia.
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Many condolences to all our Commonwealth friends and colleagues on the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen shepherded the Commonwealth through the horrors of WWII, and the fear of the Cold War, GWoT, and multiple either crises, with an unparalleled optimism for the future. Her tact in diplomacy, and unwavering love for her Commonwealth and dedication to its allies will be missed.
Y’all!! It’s been a minute since our last post! We’ve been so busy on the the past few weeks, getting this year’s newly grafted trees situated and other summer time chores, but we had to take a breather to post this amazing photo of some wild fruit down by the creek! It’s going to be a great year for this largest fruit of . Now us the time of year to start looking fur this amazing fruit through its native range here in and throughout much of the Easter . We will be some named cultivars onto our wild volunteers, and encouraging some small groves to develop over the next few seasons. We’ll keep you updated on our progress, but in the meantime get out there and see if you [email protected] some of these hidden green gems!
Y’all!!! It’s berry season, and you have to try this bumble berry pie! We’ve had a surplus of wild at the and didn’t have quite enough to make or so we decided to make a ! If you didn’t know bumble berry is a mix of different types of in season berries - it’s a great flavor that is bright and sweet with a nice acidic balance. This is a super easy pie we modified from rhubarb pie. Best to make the filling in a large bowl. You’ll need about 6 cups of berries - we mixed all our together , wild blackberry and Ouachita blackberry. Add 2 cups of chopped rhubarb. Add in about 3/4 cup of sugar (more or less up to 1 cup depending on the sweetness of the berries and your sweet tooth 🤣). We added the zest and juice of half a lime for brightness, but you could substitute this with a lemon or skip it all together. Mix the berries, zest, juice, and sugar all around in the bowl, and add 1/3 cup flour (this will help thicken the juice), and mix until the flour is fully incorporated. We used pie crust, which made this pie super easy to pull together last minute , but any good pie dough recipe will do the trick too. We put the pie dough into a lightly greased glass 9 inch pan, and added the filling. We then decorated the top with an open lattice pattern (really easy, just alternate over/under) you could also use a cookie cutter and place pieces of pie dough on top slightly overlapping, or duly cover the top with dough (just remember to put plenty of vent holes in the top to allow the steam to escape). Dab some milk on top of the pie dough and sprinkle with sugar (this helps give it the golden color). Bake the pie in a preheated 475 degree oven for 15 minutes, then drop the temperature to 375 and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes. Let it cool (or not - we love warm pie with ice cream 🍨 😋) and enjoy!! Let us know how you like it!!
We’re planting out some Heatmaster for an extended season here . By staggering our planting times, also known as succession planting, we are able to stretch out the crop of this great heat tolerant determinate 🍅 variety. We also heavily, with a two to four inch top dressing of , to give our plants an extra boost of slow release feed, and added protection from the summer heat. Mulching with any organic matter is a great way to increase the water retention ability of your soil while also increasing its quality and structure over time. The mulch also helps to suppress new w**d growth making caring for your plants that much easier.
Y’all!! What a it’s been here . We finally had the time to prune and train our in the . This is their second year of training, and their long whippy growth is perfect this time of year for forming new lateral arms on the trellis. This method of growing works well on many types of trees including , and allows for more even air flow and sun exposure helping to minimize disease pressures! It’s also great for small gardens as you can fit a lot of trees into a tight space and potentially lots of different cultivars with .
Y’all! Look at these gorgeous !! We’re at the cusp of season here , where our plants are giving way to and goodness! These thornless blackberries bred by are called - they are large, prolific, mid-season ripening and oh so sweet! Easy to grow, these plants thrive in zones 5 through 8, and are perfect for the and .
Y’all!!! Look at that first of the season!! We will be bottling this sweet gold later today, and will post more on the process.
The low morning light across the of the simply sings!
A few new since last night - these last few days of temps here in Northern Virginia have made these poppies pop 🤣!! These varieties have some genetics and are probably partially mixed with a variety. It’s always a surprise each when these beauties start their show! It’s definitely worth growing your own simply for the unique cultivars that pop up!
Y’all!!! have to be one of the best of mid and early - what’s not to ? in varying colors and styles, ample for the , and amazing for , and adding to as a natural and mild . These beauties are hybrids of various seed types of the papaver somniferum family, and best planted in the fall by simply broadcasting the seeds directly in the area you want them. We’ll show you how to collect the seeds later this year and will be listing some for sale on our website www.homefarm1760.com
Y’all!!! It’s one of the highlights at the … , also known as bread seed poppy and papaver somniferum (for you aficionados)!! This is the first poppy to this year, but many more will be coming! We love how open these are for our - they go crazy for all the , and they provide fantastic structure to the boarders as their pods develop! Did I mention you can harvest the seeds for cooking and baking too!!! We’ll post more pics of the poppies as they bloom and our favorite companion for them.
The has to be one of our favorites at the . This can take a bit of work to get the perfect , but we think it’s worth it! These are a combination of also known as and old favorites. We prize the scent of these beauties as much as their blooms.
Y’all!!! aren’t the only lovers of ! simply love it too!!! It’s super easy to grow, if you’re looking for varieties try researching it’s name , and be sure to look up some to include it’s and in your for a nice delicate delight!!
The and are doing their thing in northern !!!They seem to have erupted into out of nowhere all at once. The open faced flowers are perfect for the pollinators, allowing easy access to copious amounts of and .
Just one of those days when the universe seems to say “ring that dinner 🔔 later”… Thank you black rat for keeping the pests away, but could please stop giving me a heart attack every time I go near my door??!! 🤣
Y’all!!! Our are just now coming into full in at our little , and they are simply glorious! This is “Teasing Georgia” a medium climber, and is simply perfect located near a sitting area for passers by to stop and smell the roses 🤓 (this one has a beautiful sweet old tea rose scent). The dark contrasting purple Columbine self-seeded in front of the rose makes the yellow so much more vivid. An under planting of would also do the same plus give you some scrumptious flowers and leaves for ! What’s your favorite and why?
Y’all!!! THIS COLOR PALETTE THOUGH!!! Loving all the greens, purples, and hints of red and white!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Home Farm 1760 now has by the half dozen going for $2.50!!! These eggs come in the cutest package that’s perfect for a ! Our eggs are fresh out of the coop, come get them while they’re still warm! 🐥🐣🥚🍳🪺❤️
A big to for the installation of this much needed chicken fence for our and ! If you need a reliable , , or , this is the guy for you!!
Wow! What a great for the here in !! Even with splits and management we still have had 4 swarms from our , and have been able to catch all but 1. Spring will be available soon - light floral flavor great for pairing with local !!!
Simply wow! Not quite sure where this came from, but it is the only one of its kind on the farm and has created daughters and for the first in 6 years. Any ideas on the variety? We will definitely be working on our skills for this beauty.
Meet Home Farm’s newest addition, a gorgeous pitty rescued from a high kill shelter in Texas thanks to Homes For Howlers (https://m.facebook.com/HomesForHowlers). Help us name this gorgeous pup, and welcome her to the family!
We have both! Let us know which you prefer on your next pickup!
Who needs a festival when you have beautiful Elberta !! Here’s hoping the holds off for the rest of
Guess the are back to laying… 60+ eggs in 3 days!! Collecting daily is back on the morning chores list 🤣
What a great start to the weekend! We love receiving boxes shaped like this! Inside is the promise of and new varieties of trees from to add to the here !! We truly love the high quality, fully feathered stock we receive from Trees of Antiquity, which always leaves us ample scion wood for new grafts to our existing trees!! Now time to prep the orchard for planting 👨🌾
I enjoy viewing these updated aerial photos and keeping track of how the gardens are evolving for the better! Thankful for my wonderful husband's strategic vision for the property, which he is consistently improving year after year!!!
Test batch number one of our Northern Virginia is in the books! We collected a little under 2 quarts of sap today from 15 trees (not quite optimal flow just yet) and couldn’t wait to start boiling! When all was said and done we ended up with just over an ounce of buttery nutty and oh sooooo good rich sweet syrup. Black walnut syrup is a distinct flavor all its own, coming closest to Grade A maple syrup with its delicate buttery taste. With a 40 to 1 ratio (the amount of sap you need to get syrup) we’re hoping for a bit more flow from our trees over the coming weeks 🤓
We’re loving ‘ naked - and using it as the base to a rustic . Locally produced in Purceville, VA and Landover, MD by HogTree Farm and Epicurring, this bacon is cured in - , brown sugar, and native spiceberry. It’s both sweet and savory, and brings the perfect balance to the acid of a tomato sauce. You’ll find this bacon and much more at https://hogtree.com Eliza Greenman
Good Morning and Happy New Year from Rocco and Home Farm 1760!
It’s a windy night … we lost power yet again. Thank goodness for old and fully charged you can syphon power off of so you can still watch … 19th Century meets 21st Century down at the farm 🤓… and the pups can still cuddle on their beds next to the thermostat controlled propane fireplace to boot!!
It’s one of those mornings on the farm when you just want to stay under the covers for 5 more minutes…
This little passion decided to open up after the 🌧 here … it’s a tropical looking beauty, but native to !! Also known as a Maypop the vine quickly scrambles up supports or along the ground to cover the area with blooms and edible fruit that’s great for !
The life!! Just supervising the morning w**d patrol 🤣. Do you have furry helpers in the too?
The first of the season! We love seeing these beauties every summer at the farm.
Midsummer harvest time . The girls have done an amazing job creating over 200 pounds of honey! For this harvest we gathered 45 pounds of this gorgeous golden treat.
The s are out in force this morning. They simply love this lacecap .
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The leaves may be a little tattered from sawfly larvae (rose slugs) but the of this Teasing Georgia are still gorgeous! We like to allow some “pests” like slugs and a home in our . These invite in beneficial predators like birds, , and lacewings creating the foundation for a healthy to help more control pest populations.
The mid blooms are coming into their own (and about two weeks earlier than years previous) here . The delicate and () are beginning to take over for the bulbs, with Rozanne not far behind! Have you noticed earlier this year in your area and ?
What a gorgeous day ... Rocco (aka number one) is loving the sun and all the smells of . Does your love soaking up the rays?
thank you for taking the time to freehand this sign for us!! We absolutely love the addition to !!! ❤️❤️❤️
Morning bath for this little girl. Some small complications during the hatch, but Eric saved her just in time. What shall we name her? ❤️❤️❤️
Mother Nature is beautiful but it can also be viscous. One of our poor chickens is an example of just that. RIP our girl! ❤️❤️❤️
#1 , Rocco aka thinks it’s for the family photo with his sister Zoey.... guess it’s a thing , or a #2020 thing ... but, any who ... here’s to the start of a great season 🤓
The are helping to get the ready for Winter. Lots of organizing for Spring, and cleaning for .
Holiday decorations don’t have to be expensive💰!! Better yet, they can all be free!! Let Mother Nature and your imagination guide you! Take a walk and just start picking! Find a place, vase, and space and it will all come together!! Happy Thanksgiving from Home Farm 1760!!! ❤️❤️❤️
The is nearing completion! We cannot wait to start our this late Winter. Remember, just because it’s a doesn’t mean it can’t be !! 🤓
Busy weekend at Home Farm, even the pups are exhausted!! Could not have asked for better weather though!! Any suggestions on what to plant in our new beds?!
40332 Mount Gilead Road
Leesburg, VA
20175
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Home Farm 1760 is working to become a leading producer of organic locally sourced heirloom produce, and botanicals for the Leesburg market, catering to the wedding and event crowds drawn to Northern Virginia wine country from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
