The Beginning
1936
Jennifer’s family has been in Locust Grove, Oklahoma since 1936. The farm shaped her mom’s upbringing and is part of Jennifer’s childhood.
Our First Farm Visit
Spring 2018
When we first stepped onto the land, we could feel the history of the place calling out to us. The land had not been used for farming for decades, so we had to dig under a thick carpet of Bermuda grass to uncover the dirt beneath. We found some of the richest natural soil our farmers have seen in a long time which was a great sign that we’ll be able to grow some delicious produce on this land!
Planting
Fall 2018
We’re starting with organic persimmons and blueberries – yummy. To quote Dr. Seuss “it’s not about what it is, it’s about what it can become.”
Uncle Robert, “Holder of the Stories"
Ongoing
Uncle Robert knows every square inch of the land like the back of his hand. He and his wife will continue to live on the property and tend the land.
The Early Years
1940s
Jennifer’s mom, Pat, and her 6 siblings would sell pecans in the fall – each native pecan tree had its own name. The earliest crops were leaf lettuces and radishes, English peas and new potatoes.
"This is what I come from. I am a farmer's daughter's daughter."
Preparing the Land
Summer 2018
This land hasn’t been planted on in over 40 years. That’s about as organic as it gets! But there is still a lot to do to prepare for planting…
We had to level some of the fields and dig a well into the creek that runs through the property. We’ll use this to irrigate our crops!
Harvesting
Fall 2019
We’re hard at work! Check back often for more updates as we get closer to harvest.
The Beginning
1936
Jennifer’s family has been in Locust Grove, Oklahoma since 1936. The farm shaped her mom’s upbringing and is part of Jennifer’s childhood.
The Early Years
1940s
Jennifer’s mom, Pat, and her 6 siblings would sell pecans in the fall – each native pecan tree had its own name. The earliest crops were leaf lettuces and radishes, English peas and new potatoes.
Our First Farm Visit
Spring 2018
When we first stepped onto the land, we could feel the history of the place calling out to us. The land had not been used for farming for decades, so we had to dig under a thick carpet of Bermuda grass to uncover the dirt beneath. We found some of the richest natural soil our farmers have seen in a long time which was a great sign that we’ll be able to grow some delicious produce on this land!
"This is what I come from. I am a farmer's daughter's daughter."
Preparing the Land
Summer 2018
This land hasn’t been planted on in over 40 years. That’s about as organic as it gets! But there is still a lot to do to prepare for planting…
We had to level some of the fields and dig a well into the creek that runs through the property. We’ll use this to irrigate our crops!
Planting
Fall 2018
We’re starting with organic persimmons and blueberries – yummy. To quote Dr. Seuss “it’s not about what it is, it’s about what it can become.”
Uncle Robert, “Holder of the Stories"
Ongoing
Uncle Robert knows every square inch of the land like the back of his hand. He and his wife will continue to live on the property and tend the land.
Harvesting
Fall 2019
We’re hard at work! Check back often for more updates as we get closer to harvest.
