Topmost Herb Farm :: Medicinal & Culinary Herbs

Topmost Herb Farm, a grower of medicinal and culinary herbs, located in Coventry, Connecticut, is owned and operated by Carole Miller. Herbs are grown according to organic standards, without pesticides or commercial fertilizers. The plants owe their robust health and vigor to organic potting mix, seaweed and kelp mixtures, herbal plant teas for insect and disease control, and additions of farm generated compost. They are available at the greenhouse in 3 inch or quart pots during the growing season from May through September.

The greenhouse is now closed for the 2009 season, but will open by appointment. On Sundays, find Topmost Herb Farm at the Coventry Farmers Market, which runs from June through October.

HERBS & MORE

We grow an extensive variety of annual and perennial herbs, and most can be seen in our display gardens. Please refer to our growing list for this year’s plant offerings. The list is not necessarily all-inclusive, as items are often added as the season progresses and availability naturally depends on good seed germination and growing conditions. Our garlic is ready in early August and our Ailsa Craig sweet onions shortly thereafter.

HEIRLOOM TOMATOES

This year we are pleased to offer more than 40 varieties of heirlooms tomato plants. Sometime in August, look for ripe tomatoes at the Topmost booth at the Coventry Farmers' Market. Heirlooms are old-timers from many countries whose seeds have been preserved for generations and they are well-respected for their marvelous deep flavor. Colors range from pink to purple and yellow, sometimes with striping or mottling. Often the shoulders have brown markings, and the shapes run the gamut from oblong through flattened, pointy and downright lumpy. Started early from seed, they are transplanted twice and are large plants, ready to go in the ground in early June. Consult the tomato plant list and reserve your plants early. It is often rumored that true Heirloom lovers don’t leave town in August when the fruits are ripening.

LECTURES & SPECIAL EVENTS

Contact the farm if you would like a speaker for your organization. Subjects include herbal lore and history, organic growing techniques, planning your herb garden, herb gardens through the seasons, growing and using organic culinary herbs and growing herbs for tea. Demonstrations include preparing herbal vinegars, herbal appetizers, and growing basil and making pesto. During the warm months we can accommodate groups for garden tours and a lecture at the farm. In the late fall, workshops on baking apple pies in the fireplace bake oven will be offered.

Member of the Connecticut Herb Association, Inc., Northeast Organic Farming Association, Connecticut Master Gardeners Association, and Coventry Farmers' Market Organizing Committee.

Topmost Herb Farm, 244 North School Road, Coventry, CT, 06238
phone: 860.742.8239 fax: 860.742.2226 email: carole@topmostherbfarm.com

HERBFEST

Always on the first Saturday in June, the Connecticut Herb Association’s HerbFest, is an educational journey celebrating the many gifts that herbs provide. Saturday, June 6 at Pleasant View Farm, 452 South Road (Route 83) Somers, rain or shine.

TASTE! ORGANIC

Will be held September 20, 2009 at Manchester Community College. Sponsored by NOFA, this is a celebration of local organic agriculture, and an opportunity to purchase fresh vegetables, herbal products and local artisanal wares. Check the NOFA website (www.ctnofa.org) for 2009 updates.