Labor Day Weekend Sale!
Big Savings, Talks Under the Tent and More!
Herbfarm Happenings
This weekend is theHerbfarm's end of the summer blowout sale! We've got all sorts of special things going on this weekend as we close out the summer season. Stop by the Herbfarm to check out all of the spectacular deals.
In addition take a look at the Free "Seasonal-appropriate" Under the Tent Lectures! Scroll down for all of the details!
Savings from Saturday the 4th through Monday the 6th
Perennials, Vines and Grasses--50% off!
All Deciduous Shrubs & Concrete Stationary--50% off!
Select Soils and Fertilizers-- 50% off!
3-1/2" Pots Herbs (outside)--$1.00
and much much more!
In addition Grab Bags will be available and select barn items will also be on sale.
Under The Tent 30 Minute Complimentary Lectures This Weekend
We have two 30 minute complimentary lectures under the tent scheduled for this weekend timed for your end of season garden planning.
On Saturday, September 4th at 10:00am we'll talk about Growing Garlic. If you ever wanted to grow your own garlic this is the talk for you. Planting in the fall will result in you being able to harvest garlic from your very own garden next summer! Herbfarm grown garlic will also be available for sale.
On Sunday, September 5th at 10:00am, we'll be presenting Harvesting and Preserving Herbs. You'll be given answers to which herbs, when, how and why.
We'll be closed after Labor Day for a bit and reopen in November
A sneak peak on what to expect in November and December
The Herbfarm will be closed from September 7th through November 3rd then reopen for November and December from 10:00-4:00 Wednesdays through Sundays.
Keep an eye out on this website for more information including a special sale coming up just before Thanksgiving.
Herbfarm $$$$'s: Any Herbfarm $$$'s you still have left over will be redeemable from November 4th-14th. You can use them up to 50% off any regularly priced purchase (plants, gifts, etc).
Anne Duncan-Author! 10 Herbs you should be growing!
On sale now is the October issue of Fine Gardening featuring an article by our very own Anne Duncan! The article takes you beyond the basic herbs everybody knows and loves and introduces you to ten lesser-known culinary delights. Be sure to look for it in your local store.
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There's a lot of great information the Maggie, our Technology Social Director makes sure that to post on the Herbfarm on the Wall such as Herbfarm Staff's Pick Of The Week. In addition she'll post tidbits about all sorts of things like the weather and and she'll even clue you in on any unpublished specials that may be offered. Our pick's of the week aren't just limited to herbs and flowers. Kathyrn talked about a sometimes underlooked aspect of your garden--ornaments and other decorations.
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Here's a snippet of Kathyrn's recent Pick of the Week: While the majority of gardening deals with plants, there is a minor part of it that helps add a little pizazz to your yard or garden without using any plants. Gardening without plants you say? I like to call this minor part of gardening, "decorating with garden ornaments." Garden ornaments can include any sort of garden decoration that isn't plant life including but not limited to bird houses, wildlife feeders (hummingbirds, butterflies, birds, etc), gazing globes, statuary, birdbaths, wind chimes, you get the idea. Being an animal lover myself, one of my favorite garden ornaments is a new birdhouse. The new birdhouse is from my pick for product of the week which is a collection of birdhouses and bird feeders from Rosso's Retro Chic Collection."
You can find them in the Gift Barn along with much more!
Stop by and check out our new herb garden planted this year!! See our fabulous herbs showcased in a raised bed garden. There are five beds, each with a different theme: ornamental, medicine, culinary, citrus and frangrant. Stop by, have a look and see which themes you might want to adopt for your gardens.
Many of our customers include container gardening in their yards. The containers are either purchased from us or are created on their own. To keep your containers looking great all summer long download our information sheet on container care.
Check out more pictures of our demonstration garden here.
About The Salem Herbfarm
Joe and Anne Duncan invite you to visit the Salem Herbfarm, nestled in the town of Salem,
Connecticut. The farm is a labor of love and a continuation of family history. The Herbfarm is located on land once owned and farmed by Anne's grandparents Alice and Edward Mitchell. Today Anne and Joe and their knowledgeable, dedicated, staff, strive to offer Herbfarm visitors a chance to experience shopping in an old-fashioned, traditional environment harkening back to the days before super stores. At the Herbfarm feel free to walk the gardens and grounds, take your time in our antique barn stocked with gifts and gourmet foods, stroll over to visit the llamas and don't hesitate to ask questions about any and every type of herb, annual or perennial we offer. We strive to give you personal service and advice the old fashoned way.
Weddings at the Salem Herbfarm
The Salem Herbfarm is the perfect location for special outdoor events like weddings and private gatherings. Take advantage of our gardens and grounds for your wedding ceremony, pictures and reception while surrounded by flowers and herbs in bloom. Our large tent provides you shelter from the elements as we cater to your every whim. For more information check out our Wedding pages or download our ad by clicking on the image to the right.
The Herb of the Year for 2010: Dill
Dill (Anethum graveolens) is a hardy annual, native to the Mediterranean and Southern Russia regions. Dill leaves, both fresh or dried are used to enhance the flavor of dips, soups and salads and is used in many fish recipes. The taste of dill leaves is similar to that of caraway; the seeds themselves are aromatic. Freshly cut, chopped leaves enhance the flavor of dips, herb butter, soups, salads, fish dishes, vegetables and of course when making pickles.
We sell dill both in seed form and as a plant. Seed is the easiest way to grow it as it does not transplant well. Plant seed every ten days for a continuous crop throughout summer. Plant seeds close together to offer support for the three foot tall herb.
The seeds take a while to germinate, figure a week or two, so please be patient.
The Swallowtail butterfly caterpillar loves dill so you may see them munching away so make sure to plant enough for both of you.
Back in 1995, the International Herb Association (IHA) began selecting the Herb of the Year. For more information on the Herbs of the Year as well as a look back at previous years' selections please check out our Herb page.