We are a unique homestead nestled in one of the most picturesque, well-preserved parts of Hunterdon County, NJ. Here, we strive to live a life that is sustainable, in harmony with nature, and supportive of our local community.
Cold Brook Farm is a Certified Organic Farm dedicated to regenerative farming practices and sustainable land use. We are passionate about maximizing the biodiversity and health of the land that surrounds our zero-energy home, and we hope to assist others in learning about sustainable, net-zero living.
Growing fruits, grains, nuts and vegetables organically and regeneratively is both a labor of love AND a vital investment in the health of ourselves, our community and our planet.
My dearly beloved with our freshly cut organic rosemary headed up to Ethos Farm for their Farm Market tomorrow and Saturday. The drought has caused some of the most concentrated flavors and aromatics in our spices that we have ever experienced! #coldbrookfarm #rosemary #herbs #growyourown #ethosfarm #smellsogood
Oct 24
Our Summer Buckwheat cover crop reseeded itself. On the fence as to whether or not to just let it be and drill some annual Rye and Red Clover into it or to do a light till and then plant the Rye / Clover. The Creeping Thistle we have in a few spots in the field probably means a light till is in order. Stay tuned! #coldbrookfarm #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativeag #organicfarming #buckwheat #covercrop #covercrops #weedmanagement #creepingthistlesucks
Oct 6
Two of my favorite #nativeplants side-by-side. Fireworks Goldenrod (Solidago rugosa) and New England Aster (Symphotrichum novae-angliae). Showstoppers in their beauty, but more importantly, vital to a healthy ecosystem. They provide nectar to the bees, migrating pollinators, and native insects. They provide seeds for numerous bird species once they are done flowering. They provide cover from predators to the small rodents or birds who eat the seeds. They provide overwintering stalks for native insects. They provide all this and more. Learn more about how you can plant these and other natives. Ask me how! DM or comment below. #coldbrookfarm #nativeplanthabitat #nativeplants #homegrownnationalpark #plantnativeplants #saveourplanet
Sep 19
A tomato hornworm caterpillar with parasitic wasp larvae on it. The baby wasps will hatch and devour their live host (the caterpillar) and prevent the caterpillar from destroying the tomatoes, but man!! What a horrible death it will be for that creature. #coldbrookfarm #tomatohornworm #tomatohornwormcaterpillar #organicgardening #parasiticwasp #naturecanbeharsh #cruelandunusual
Aug 15
Much of what we do on the farm involves planning for the off season—in this case, bunching our Thai basil to hang and dry for long-term use. And in the background, more garlic is ready to be cleaned after curing for two weeks. This will last a good while in a cool dark place—it certainly will get us through the winter. Beyond that is the Kamut wheat we grew in a little test plot (spring and fall planted sections kept separate). We will clean that too and store it for eating over the next many months. I think our friend @bobquinnorganicfarmer will let us know how the kamut turned out! #coldbrookfarm #growingfood #garlic #basil #thaibasil #farminglife #thereisashittontodoaroundhere
Jul 25
