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Uncover the Magic of Morning Glory Farm: Edgartown Things to Do & Island-Fresh Produce For those seeking authentic Edgartown things to do, a visit to Morning Glory Farm offers an ideal blend of local produce, island charm, and family history. Established in 1975 by Jim and Debbie Athearn, Morning Glory Farm has become a fixture…

Top Things to Do at Morning Glory Farm in Edgartown, MA Morning Glory Farm in Edgartown, MA, is more than just a farm. It’s a place where visitors can experience local farming and enjoy fresh produce. If you’re visiting Martha’s Vineyard, Morning Glory Farm is a great way to learn about Vineyard traditions. Here are…

“THE LOCAL INGREDIENT: HONEYNUT SQUASH” MV Times, 2015 “Morning Glory Farm occasionally tries a new or unique vegetable variety with varying success. But there’s a new squash variety the Edgartown family-owned farm harvested this fall called Honeynut, the “Mini-Me” of butternut squash, which fits in the palm of your hand. It’s been out only a…

“CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF FEEDING AN ISLAND” Vineyard Gazette, 2009 “There was a hoedown at Morning Glory Farm on Saturday. The farm was celebrating its 30th year as an Island agricultural institution, with friends, customers and other farmers showing up to share in the fellowship on the eve of the first day of summer.” Read…

“BEST FARMSTAND/FARM MARKET 2023” Best of the Vineyard 2023 “Since it was founded by the Athearn family in 1975, Morning Glory Farm’s down-Island farm stand has been a go-to spot for a wide range of Island veggies, meat, and dairy, homemade baked goods, and other culinary accoutrements. Up-Island, the Grey Barn specializes in their own…

“SMILING FROM EAR TO EAR” Vineyard Gazette, 2011 “There was an extra level of urgency at Morning Glory Farm on Saturday morning as two corn pickers worked their way through rows of corn plants in the Edgartown field. For the field crew, Saturday means arriving at 6:30 a.m. so they can pick for both the…

“DEED RESTRICTED FOR A FARMING FUTURE” Vineyard Gazette, 2011 “Lots of roses. That’s what Simon Athearn and his wife, Robyn, are envisioning for their first spring garden next year in their new house in West Tisbury. But the roses won’t be the only things they will tend. With the house, Simon also bought the abutting 21…

“ISLAND WEDDINGS: ROBYN & SIMON” Island Weddings, 2012 “There was one more crop to plant on the morning of Robyn Hosey and Simon Athearn’s spring wedding. The farmers woke up early, as they normally do, then trekked out to a farm field in Katama and planted peas. “It’s one of the most ceremonial crops you…

“FAMILY PORTRAIT: THE ATHEARNS” MV Times, 2017 “Today, as Jim and Debbie Athearn celebrate the success of the farm they started in 1975, the couple no longer notes the end of the season at Labor Day. Now, the season comes closer to slowing down at Thanksgiving, when they sit down with their sons and daughter,…

“MORNING GLORY CELEBRATES STRAWBERRY SEASON” MV Times, 2017 “It’s finally time to enjoy a bountiful strawberry harvest. Last Saturday, Morning Glory Farm celebrated the season’s arrival with plenty of berries to go around. Though some early-afternoon rain greeted the festival goers, strawberry shortcake, face painting, games, and lambs from the FARM Institute made this year’s…