Wayward Haven Farm

A sanctuary for learning and growing in seasonal rhythm with nature

Notes from the Haven

Small, seasonal notes from life at Haven — what’s stirring, what’s being tended, and what’s being learned along the way.

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  • Early April

    Well, April has arrived. We had a nice, unexpected rain overnight, which I’m sure the garden plants welcomed. This past week, we ended up planting some cucurbits a little earlier than planned. The forecast has us mostly in the 60s, 70s, and even 80s, with only a couple of nights dipping into the high 30s. […]

  • After the First Opening

    Spring arrives in its familiar Kentucky way—not yet warm, not yet steady, but full of hints. The first opening has passed, the seedlings are waking, and the orchard is risking bloom again. There’s still quiet work to do, but the season invites us to notice what’s rising.

  • Weathering the In-Between

    Cold days and a brush of snow reminded us that spring still keeps its own counsel, even when we’re standing right at its edge. We’ve been tending the small rhythms indoors while the seedlings wake, the brassicas stretch, and the trees bloom far too early. It’s a confusing season, but a beautiful one too, and we’re learning—alongside everything growing here—to adapt as we go.

  • Wind, Rain, and Early-Spring Steadiness

    Even with the wind and the rain, the Haven is open. This week we tucked brassicas under cover, planted asparagus for the long game, and watched strawflowers leap forward after a few days in the sun. The greenhouse plants are thriving, the porch is ready for visitors, and spring is gathering itself—slowly, then suddenly.

  • Opening Day (Almost!)

    We’re just a couple of days away from our first opening of 2026. We cleaned up some brush around the driveway entrance and installed a new sign for the occasion. March 6–22, 1–5 PM daily. Check out the Plan Your Visit section for more information. And we’re still shaping plans for our Spring Celebration on […]

  • The Week Before

    Opening Day is coming fast.Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 22 — 1–5 PM dailySpecial Hours Saturday, March 21 — 9 AM–6 PM The fields are still bare, but not for much longer. This week is all about moving the brassicas outside—broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts. They’re ready for real soil and real weather, even […]

  • The Seeds of Spring

    Opening Day is coming up fast.Friday, March 6, 1–5 PM.We’ll keep those hours every day through March 22.On Saturday the 21st, we’ll stretch things a bit: 9 AM–6 PM.The wheel turns, and we’ll turn with it. Here’s what we expect to have on the tables. (While it lasts.) Baked Goods Fresh breads on Thursdays, Fridays, […]

  • Thawing Out and Going Slow

    Winter gathers everything close. The cold presses in, the work slows to a hum, and the days ask for a different kind of attention. Even so, I can feel the light returning. Once the wheel tips into February, the shift is unmistakable, subtle, but sure. The seedlings seem to notice it too. They stretch a […]

  • Craft and Seedlings

    We’re just over a month from Opening Day, March 6, here at the Farm. Join us! If you’re thinking about coming to see us, send us an email and let us know. I just finished burning a new bookmark. I tend to return to mountain scenes—they pull me back to our years in Alaska. This […]

  • Small Canvases, Early Sprouts

    Greetings, Wayfarer! As we make our way through these cold January days, I’ve been spending more time noticing the small rhythms that carry us forward this time of year. Even in the quiet, there’s a kind of momentum building here at Wayward Haven—work that happens indoors, work that asks for patience, and work that reminds […]