Garden Paths lead you ...
I have always found a good path attractive! On a working farm a good path serves several purposes. For one, it enables you to pleasantly peruse an area. For another it leads you to your destination.
Iris's can be distracting ...
Iris's act as a border in our Kitchen Garden, and in the early to late spring offer up a tantalizing bloom. The distraction is a pleasant one, and if you look closer, meandering in the Iris's are a litany of herbs (yum)!
New beginnings with starts ...
Every new planting season starts with seed, water and time. Planting starts is a great way to insure your garden will be ready in the spring or summer, and if your like us, we get some instant gratification for all our hard work.
Poppy's in the Garden ...
When we lived in Washington one of Cindy's best friends gave her some Poppy seed. For more than 7 years now we have been growing Poppy's in the Kitchen Garden. This picture is our most favorite!
Pastured Chickens = +++Omega
Chickens seem to be a natural fit when having a farm, in fact they are! Over the course of time we have had 3 flocks of chickens. I know now why scientists believe that dinosaurs and birds have something in common.
In the Garden
Welcome to our Garden & Farm!
2011 CSA Program
We plan on continuing the CSA through the fall and winter months, we just need the baby plants to get a good start before we can pick at them. Thank you so much for your patronage this summer, I’ve truly enjoyed visiting with each and every one of you!
Farmer Tales
I thought it would be fun to share some of the experiences that we have had on the farm with everyone. This will not become a journal, but rather the humorous and satirical side of being a suburban farmer. (more)
Heirloom Gardens
Welcome to the Heirloom Gardens, a working farm and retreat for it’s owners Tom and Cindy Payne. Heirloom Gardens is a compact 2.5 Acre farm, complete with egg producing chickens, 68 mature Avocado trees, a classic Kitchen Garden and a beautiful perennial garden. (more)
Pastured Chicken Eggs
Being brought up in the city, Cindy and I never had the luxury of eating farm fresh eggs. At least twice a week, I speak to the customers that purchase our eggs, time and time again they say these are the only way to go. (more)