![]() The Well-Sweep garden paths provide a nice aesthetic, even in winter. I always talk about timing and this time it was perfect. I went to Well-Sweep for additional inspiration. I’m planning how to organize my front garden with inspiration from Well-Sweep. The farm gets its name from the well-sweep, which is an old farming implement. In the old days, a family depended on hand-drawn well water to fill its drinking and bathing needs. A tall, sturdy tree is used as the base of a well-sweep. It must be y-shaped at one end. A second longer tree, the “sweep,” is placed in the “y” of the base at an angle to the well, forming a lever. By using the sweep, even children could help with the water-fetching chores. In the photo, the “y” is to the right and the sweep is off to the side of the well. I am sure it was put to good use in its day.Īs you know by now, I try to work on my garden design in the off-season. Now that the snow has started in southwestern Pennsylvania, the herbal light bulb has gone on for me with The Herb Companion‘s article Colonial Williamsburg and the garden plans for a colonial garden. I am thinking of renovating our front garden, which has gotten a little wild! The Well-Sweep Herb Farm gets its name from an old faming impement. Cy is a passionate collector of herbs and his passion shines through at Well-Sweep. The Herbal Husband and I took a road trip down east of Pittsburgh. I dropped him off at his favorite toy show in Allentown and I headed east to Port Murray, New Jersey and Well-Sweep Herb Farm. Cyrus and Louise Hyde began their herbal adventure 41 years ago in the beautiful mountainous area of Warren County, New Jersey. Pure love with roots and stems, don't miss it.You can check out the Lemon Verbena Lady at her blog. They've also got herb-related workshops, though I haven't experienced those myself. ![]() ![]() I even took a taciturn teenager here (with the promise of something else later in the day to make it up to him) and he was nabbed by a sensitive plant that closed when you touched it and a chocolate-scented plant. Even if you are not gaga about gardening something here will catch you and make you take it home and grow it. ![]() You want mint, did you say? Could you be more specific? Apple, Pineapple, Chocolate, Pepper, Lemon.Thinking about a fruit tree perhaps? Moro blood oranges! Three colors of figs! Tamarind! Pomegranate! Something hurts? Hundreds, HUNDREDS of medicinal herbs. From Buddha's Hand Citrus trees to Zaatar and just about everything in between. You will swoon with the breadth of their selection. Just strolling the gardens is enough for some folks, but then, ooh! ahh! herbs, spices, and fruit trees unavailable anywhere else. This is a multi-generational labor of love, gardening, and culinary wisdom, by serious candidates for The Nicest People on the Planet. In central NJ, just a short drive from Bethlehem PA, there's a little slice of paradise for gardeners, cooks and everyone in between. Next Saturday the farm will host lectures all day including one on bee keeping! Im seriously considering going back. They even have bee hives on site!! My boyfriend called the free range chicken coop, "chicken city." I encourage you to check out their website, then plan a visit if you are in the area, or are interested in organic gardening. ![]() There are wooden baskets and wagons for you to carry your collection of plants. They also had a "Butterfly Garden." Everything was well labeled. The first garden I approached was the "Healing Garden." Full of Soft Lambs Ears and medicinal plants. Thanks Google Maps! Upon arrival, I feel like a kid in a candy shop! Which way do I go? Which plant do I want? Although I had carefully planned a list of plants I wanted from their extensive online catalog, I didn't follow it. Realizing the harmful effects of some of the insecticides used by the big box stores, I wanted no parts! The farm from Union County NJ is all of a 45 minute drive off of 78 West. I traveled to Port Murray to visit Well Sweep Herb Farm because I read that they were an organic farm. ![]()
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