Friends of the Farm
An online Almanac of BlackBerry Farm News & Notes
Spring Has Arrived in the Cove
Here at Blackberry, March signals the official beginning of Spring, and everyone is thrilled at the prospect of enjoying some warmer temperatures and the beautiful first blooms of the new season.Before the festivities of Easter gear up during the first week of April, we have plenty of exciting events to look forward to, including two special charity Food & Wine events to support two exceptional museums. Be sure to keep an eye out for L'Amour du Vin at the Knoxville Museum of Art, featuring Pastry Chef Sarah Steffan, as well as a benefit at High Museum in Atlanta, featuring Chefs Adam Cooke, Joseph Lenn, Joseph Feathers, Blackberry Farm Food & Beverage Director Andy Chabot and Proprietor Sam Beall.
Also don't forget to take a look at Andy's article this month here on Friends of the Farm, where he talks about what to expect later in March with our much-anticipated Hospice du Rhône event.
We hope to see you soon here on the farm — or elsewhere at one of these special off-site events!
Weather
Current Temperature:51°
Chance of Rain:29.54%
Sunrise:6:50 AM
Sunset:6:41 PM
Farm for Thought:
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The Larder at Blackberry Farm houses the Creamery, Preservation Kitchen, and Charcuterie.
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The Laurel Dining Room in the Main House used to be a screened in porch when the home was originally built. When you walk into the Laurel Dining Room for breakfast, you will notice the original stone flooring from the porch.
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All crops harvested in the Garden are from heirloom seeds without the use of chemical pesticides and commercial fertilizers.
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The truffle puppy litter has grown! We now have 6 Italian Lagotto truffle dogs living at Blackberry (Tom, Lucci, Rolla, Lea, Bruno and Rico), with more expected this summer. With Truffle Season beginning this month and lasting through February, our truffle dogs have an exciting winter ahead of them!
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The Laurel Dining Room in the Main House was originally a screened-in porch when the home was first built. Walking into the Laurel Dining Room for breakfast, you will notice the original stone flooring from the porch.