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 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.

After the long and difficult winter of 2010 and the collapse of the greenhouse, we look forward to the 2011 growing season and reconnecting with old friends. Our new greenhouse is up and running solely thru their support and that of a loving community and plants are only slightly behind their normal schedule. We open on Saturday, April 30 and season hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9 to 5. As weather is more unpredictable than ever, best planting dates for annuals is Memorial Day; perennials a couple of weeks earlier. Find us at the Coventry Regional Farmers' Market on Sundays at the Hale Homestead beginning June 5.

HERBS & MORE

We do not ship plants, however we welcome your inquiries for contract growing. Stop at the farm during greenhouse hours and see many of the herbs planted 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.

LECTURES & SPECIAL EVENTS

Contact the farm if you would like a speaker for your organization. Subjects include herbal lore and history, organic growing techniques, 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.

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

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

GREENHOUSE COLLAPSE

The Topmost Farm greenhouse was another casualty of the heavy snow. Friends supported Carole with a work party and online auction. The greenhouse has been rebuilt! More info

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.

TASTE! ORGANIC

This festival, sponsored by NOFA, is a celebration of local organic agriculture, as well as an opportunity to purchase fresh vegetables, herbal products and local artisanal wares. See www.ctnofa.org for details.

CRFM

The Coventry Regional Farmers' Market takes place at the Hale Homestead in Coventry, on Sundays from 11 to 2, June thru October. Considered the state's premier market, the location is most fitting, as the Hale family were prosperous farmers in the 1700s. The market features a diverse assortment of excellent farmers and artisans as well as weekly programs which enhance a feeling of community.