Three Pines Farm was established in 1998. With the help of a local farmer, we plowed roughly a quarter of an acre (of what was a grass yard) for a home garden. Then we started the back-breaking work of building the fertile soil that exists today. There is currently one acre under cultivation and is constantly expanding. 

We rely on organic methods to maintain plant nutrition and insect management. Most of the work is done the old-fashioned way, by hand. What started as a hobby many decades ago has grown into a passion to organically grow healthy, flavorful food for our families and friends.

A small farm by most standards, we still produced enough of a surplus to open an “ON YOUR HONOR” road-side stand in 2000. Patrons have said that we grew the best tasting “local” tomatoes.

The four and one-half acre property, that we call home, is a “wildlife habitat” certified by the National Wildlife Federation. Here at Three Pines, the good earth supports a wide variety of mature hardwoods, pines (of course), and shrubs, as well as many beautiful flowers. Over seventy species of birds frequently visit throughout the year and some raise their young here. On a good day, you might catch a glimpse of one of twenty-one species of mammals, thirteen species of reptiles or amphibians, or the many insects, especially butterflies and other pollenators.

Over the years we have helped raise funds for our local garden club, the Green Thumb Garden Club by participating in the “Treasures of Jackson” garden tour. You can also check out DIG IT! Magazine article on Three Pines Farm, to meet “THE WEEDER and THE EATER”.

During a trip to the Carolinas in 2007, with two very dear friends, we were introduced to the “ community supported agriculture” (CSA) movement. Three Pines Farm “CSA” was started four weeks later. Thanks L & D! As our “CSA” grows, so will the farm. Unfortunately, the road-side stand will be closing. Thanks to everyone who supported that effort for many years. 

Future plans include expanding the garden, beekeeping, cultivating blueberries, expanding our Shiitake yard, and extending our growing season with a hoop-house and a greenhouse. 
 

We are excited, and with the support of “CSA” members, we will grow together …enjoying “OUR LABORS OF LOVE”.


Farmer Leo and Family

 
Farmer Leo tending his Shiitake Mushroom logs in the woods behind the garden.

Many thanks to Kathy Larsen for her invaluable help developing our web site.

Many thanks to Melissa Hindle for keeping our website Jersey Fresh!  

Many thanks to Jeff Bogansky at Iron Horse Graphics.

Many photo credits belong to:

Kathy Larsen - www.jerseygirlphotography.net,

Dylan Kissling - www.dkisslingphotography.com,

and my wife Ginny “The Weeder and The Eater”.