Handwoven Blankets from Our Sheep’s Wool
By Robyn Hosey AthearnWe’re excited to introduce these beautiful, soft blankets made with wool from our Island flock of Navajo Churro sheep. Their fleece has been spun into thread and hand loomed by master weavers in the Hudson… Read More
Frequently Asked Farm Questions
When are you open? How much land does Morning Glory farm, and where is it? Where is the farmstand located? What soups/pies are available today? Do you make sandwiches? Do you take special orders? Can I order and… Read More
Slide Show: Spring Lambs
” ngg_triggers_display=”never” ngg_proofing_display=”0″ order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] Three of our ewe lambs born last month have needed special care. We’re happy to say that Nara (Narwhal Whale, the dark lamb), Bobbie (Bobcat Spiderplant, white and brown) and even… Read More
Watch: Baby Lambs in the Greenhouse
Bobcat Spiderplant and Narwhal Whale are two tiny ewes born in late March during the lambing of our sheep herd. These perky little girls need some extra attention, so they’re spending their days with the greenhouse staff and their… Read More
Pumpkins Fly at Harvest Festival | The Vineyard Gazette
Our pumpkin trebuchet got a mention in the Vineyard Gazette “Best Bet” preview of today’s Living Local Harvest Festival: “The sustainability-oriented festival appeals to all ages with a mix of education and pure fun. Family offerings include animals,… Read More
Did We See Ewe at the Fair? (Photos)
These little lambs want to meet ewe at the Martha’s Vineyard Livestock Show and Fair. And while you’re there, stop by the exhibition barn and check out our latest ribbons! You can download this year’s Fair Book, with… Read More
The Fair Opens Today! Here’s the Schedule
Today begins the 156th annual Martha’s Vineyard Livestock Show and Fair in West Tisbury. You can download this year’s Fair Book at the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society website. »» Here is the schedule for the fair’s first day:
The Grey Barn of Connecticut? Meet Arethusa Farm
Martha’s Vineyard has The Grey Barn, and Litchfield, Conn. has Arethusa Farm. These two dairies produce very different cheeses, but their stories have some elements in common.
Watch: Making Cheese at a Massachusetts Dairy Farm
Take an armchair tour of Smith’s Country Cheese in Winchendon, Mass., led by “big cheese” Dave Smith. Meet the cows and watch the cheesemaking process along with a group of students from Boston University.
Watch: Strawberry Festival Fun!
Another MGF Strawberry Festival is in the books. We were ready for adverse weather on June 24 with tents, umbrellas and rain gear, but the downpour soon ceased and by afternoon it was a picture-perfect day for hayrides,… Read More