More Than Flowers: Growing Joy, One Bouquet at a Time
This spring, we planted our very first cut flower garden, not knowing our tiny experiment would grow into something far more meaningful than flowers. After weeks of hauling water through a drought and wondering if anything would bloom, our first harvest became an opportunity to brighten the lives of others in a way we never expected.
Why We Started a Folk School
Learn why The Heritage Farm created a Folk School dedicated to preserving traditional skills, heritage crafts, folk traditions, homesteading knowledge, and hands-on learning in South Carolina.
That Time I Got Pig Mites
What started as adorable piglet cuddle sessions quickly turned into an unexpected crash course in farm life when our new Kunekune piglets brought home more than just personality. From sleepy pig piles and couch snuggles to mange mites, ivermectin shots, and me looking like I barely survived 21 days on Naked and Afraid… here’s the story of how I accidentally got pig mites.
What Is the EFRP? How We Applied After Hurricane Helene
What began as a walk through storm-damaged timber after Hurricane Helene led to an unexpected discovery—a USDA program designed to help forest landowners restore damaged woodlands. Here's our experience assessing the damage and navigating the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP).
Deep Roots in Our Land
The story of The Heritage Farm begins long before the farm itself. In this personal reflection, Met Rogers explores his family's deep roots in Parksville, Price's Mill, and the old Edgefield District—and how those connections inspired a return to the land and a commitment to building something lasting for future generations.
Heritage in the Making: Welcoming Our First Livestock to the Farm
Meet the Angora Goats Bringing Family History Full Circle We’ve hit a huge milestone at The Heritage Farm — our very first livestock have arrived, and they’re more than just animals to us. They’re Angora goats, and they carry with them a thread of history that’s deeply personal.
Woven through time…
Our First Farm Structure: A Goat Barn with Heart, Heritage, and a bit of Flair
Exciting progress on the farm!
There’s something unforgettable about watching the first farm structure rise on a blank canvas of land — especially when that land is destined to become a gathering place of connection, a place to take root in heritage and leave a legacy for generations to come.
At The Heritage Farm at Stevens Creek, the very first building is nearly complete… and it’s not just any barn. It’s a goat barn — but with a twist. Think arched doors, custom trim, and European-inspired details you don’t typically find on a working farm. This isn’t just a shelter for our Angoras; it’s a statement of intention, a celebration of design, and a reflection of what this land means to me.