Farm Experiences & Events
Farm Stand Near Me: Morning Glory Farm Expands
Explore Morning Glory Farm in West Tisbury for local produce at our ‘farm stand near me’. Discover our new barn and employee housing that enhance offerings and support skilled workers.
Read MoreTop Things to Do at Morning Glory Farm in Edgartown, MA
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…
Read MoreMorning Glory Farm Celebrates 30 Years of Feeding an Island
“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…
Read MoreBest Farmstand/Farm Market 2023
“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…
Read MoreSmiling from Ear to Ear
“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…
Read MoreDeed Restricted for a Farming Future
“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…
Read MoreFamily Portrait: The Athearns
“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,…
Read MoreCreative Process Feeds on Island Love
“CREATIVE PROCESS FEEDS ON ISLAND LOVE” Vineyard Gazette, 2018 “Ms. Medowski said Morning Glory’s flower cans were the inspiration for the new piece, along with the nostalgic feeling of visiting the farmstand, a longstanding community gathering place. ‘It just goes back to a simpler time,’ she added. ‘I like capturing Island characters and places. It’s…
Read MoreGoing Organic
“GOING ORGANIC” Edible Vineyard, 2022 “The Athearns have never been big into shortcuts. Owners of Morning Glory Farm, the family has managed about 130 acres of farmland on Martha’s Vineyard since 1975 – and they’ve always put the plant first. Customers carrying bags out of the Edgartown farmstand can feel confident in the quality of…
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