Herbal Farm Sells Unique Plants, Offers Farm Visits

2023 - Volume #47, Issue #5, Page #07

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Well-Sweep Herb Farms is a 120-acre herb and flower farm in Warren County, N.J., known for its abundance of unusual plants and openness to visitors.
Husband and wife duo Cyrus and Louise Hyde purchased the property in the mid-1960’s with plans to use it as a homestead. Decades of work and a joint passion for gardening helped the pair transform their derelict property into one of America’s most noteworthy herb farms.
Today, Well-Sweep is home to one of the nation’s largest collections of herbs and perennials. The farm produces nearly 1,900 plant varieties, ranging from the familiar to the far-flung and exotic. Louise remains at the forefront of event planning for the farm, while Cyrus, who passed in 2022, was an avid plant collector and breeder. Day-to-day operations are completed by a crew of seasonal workers that includes family members.
The farm is known for its themed garden spaces, including butterfly, herbal, medicinal, perennial, and rock gardens. The formal knot garden is lined with brick paths and an abundance of aromatics. Picnic tables are available for visitors who want to bring their lunch. A gift shop sells dried flowers, wreaths, books, essential oils, potpourri supplies, and various unique gifts.
Everything on the farm is grown organically. Weather permitting, most herbs and plants are available for purchase onsite and online around May 15. Depending on the variety, plants are shipped out in 3-in. pots or quart containers.
Well-Sweep hosts numerous classes and events throughout the year, including a Fall Flower Festival and Craft Market in early September. It involves 2 days of free lectures, presentations, and tours of the garden, live music, and a craft market of homemade products from both on and off the farm. Other events include medicinal herb walks and storytelling, cooking and preserving classes, herbal tea parties, soapmaking, pressed flower workshops, and more.
Well-Sweep Herb Farm also participates in local fairs and farmers markets throughout the year. The farm is open to visitors year-round.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Well-Sweep Herb Farm, 205 Mount Bethel Rd., Port Murray, N.J. 07865 (ph 908-852-5390; www.wellsweep.com).

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Herbal Farm Sells Unique Plants Offers Farm Visits CROPS New Techniques Well-Sweep Herb Farms is a 120-acre herb and flower farm in Warren County N J known for its abundance of unusual plants and openness to visitors Husband and wife duo Cyrus and Louise Hyde purchased the property in the mid-1960’s with plans to use it as a homestead Decades of work and a joint passion for gardening helped the pair transform their derelict property into one of America’s most noteworthy herb farms Today Well-Sweep is home to one of the nation’s largest collections of herbs and perennials The farm produces nearly 1 900 plant varieties ranging from the familiar to the far-flung and exotic Louise remains at the forefront of event planning for the farm while Cyrus who passed in 2022 was an avid plant collector and breeder Day-to-day operations are completed by a crew of seasonal workers that includes family members The farm is known for its themed garden spaces including butterfly herbal medicinal perennial and rock gardens The formal knot garden is lined with brick paths and an abundance of aromatics Picnic tables are available for visitors who want to bring their lunch A gift shop sells dried flowers wreaths books essential oils potpourri supplies and various unique gifts Everything on the farm is grown organically Weather permitting most herbs and plants are available for purchase onsite and online around May 15 Depending on the variety plants are shipped out in 3-in pots or quart containers Well-Sweep hosts numerous classes and events throughout the year including a Fall Flower Festival and Craft Market in early September It involves 2 days of free lectures presentations and tours of the garden live music and a craft market of homemade products from both on and off the farm Other events include medicinal herb walks and storytelling cooking and preserving classes herbal tea parties soapmaking pressed flower workshops and more Well-Sweep Herb Farm also participates in local fairs and farmers markets throughout the year The farm is open to visitors year-round Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Well-Sweep Herb Farm 205 Mount Bethel Rd Port Murray N J 07865 ph 908-852-5390; www wellsweep com

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