Keith Farms

05/26/2026

Omg!! They’re beginning to bloom!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!!

05/21/2026

I’m juicing berry so I can make more elderberry jelly.
I never get tired of seeing that beautiful, dark purple color💜

05/19/2026

It was a rainy day yesterday, so I was able to get two batches of soap made. One of my favorites, Elderflower Soap! In just a few weeks I’ll be processing elderflower so I have it for this coming season’s soaps and jelly.

Elderflower is not only good for immunity building and seasonal allergies, but great for skin. Here are a few of its benefits: It is high in Vitamins A, B, C, and E. It helps with circulation, firms skin, and evens out skin tone. Elderflower calms irritated skin, reduces pores, and helps with fine lines.

My second batch was Goldenrod. I love to source Goldenrod from my farm! Such a beautiful herb, I use it as a tincture for UTIs.
As for skin, it is antimicrobial and acts like an antiseptic, making it great for acne, eczema and psoriasis. It firms your skin and is anti-aging.

Herbs are amazing! I love infusing dried herbs into oils, vodka, or witch hazel to make products with ingredients that are safe. Each herb has numerous benefits and uses. I urge you to research the herbs you use and find the ones you love best and work for you.

05/09/2026

New Bloomfield Market today 7:30 to 11:30! All our vendors are open and ready!! Come say hi!!

05/06/2026

An exciting day on Keith Farms! My first herb harvest of the season. Oregano. Do you know what a powerhouse this herb is? Here’s just a few of its benefits.

Oregano is very nutrient dense, packed with vitamins A, C, E and K, including iron and zinc.

It also contains two antioxidants that have wonderful benefits; carvacrol and thymol. These antioxidants help fight inflammation, fight bacterial and viral infections. Oregano is anti fungal, too.

Oregano is also good as a digestive aid, helping with bloating and keeping your gut healthy.

How to use oregano? Besides using to cook with, I like to make an oil infusion for salves, tinctures, and drink it as a tea. I had a strange looking spot on my skin that was raised and itchy so I used oregano infused oil on it two to three times a day and it was gone in 3 weeks.

Currently, one of my dogs is struggling with yeast issues. We have been giving her a few drops of an oregano infused oil twice a day for a few weeks. I’m noticing she’s not scratching as much and her ears are clearing up. But herbs are not like pharmaceuticals. I know I won’t see results as fast as a pill, but hopefully, it will treat the cause not just the symptoms.

I’m often in awe of what plants can do. From one plant I bought years ago, I have free medicine growing in my garden. I know it’s been grown organically. I know how it’s been harvested and processed. It’s work, too, but it’s worth the time and effort.

02/09/2026

Last year my dad needed my attention daily and I didn’t get my big field of elderberry pruned back. Got started pruning almost 300 plants today. Although it’s physical labor and not really a “fun” job, I’m thankful I can do it. It’s a beautiful February day and I’m dreaming of seeing lots of elderflower blooming in May and a big harvest in August! ❤️🥳

01/24/2026

Ok, snow haters, I get it, but here on Keith Farms, I’m so thankful! My elderberry are so confused! They were putting on little leaves. January and February are supposed to be dormant times for pruning. Now I can plan my pruning in a week or so. ❄️❄️❄️🥳

09/26/2025

Keith Farms will be at the New Bloomfield Farmers Market, Saturday, September 27, with elderberry and herbal products. Hope to see you!! Market is across from the NB Elementary School from 7:30 to 11:30.

09/19/2025

Keith Farms will be at the New Bloomfield Lion’s Club Craft and Vendor Fair tomorrow from 9 -3 with Elderberry and Herbal products. Come on by and say hi!

09/12/2025

Keith Farms will be at the New Bloomfield Farmers Market, Saturday, September 13 from 7:30 to 11:30.
School is back in session and colds and flus are already starting up. Elderberry juice or tincture is a great way to build your immunity, or decrease your symptoms and duration of a cold or flu if you take it every few hours if you are already experiencing symptoms.

Immunity building two ways; juice or tincture.