Focus on Hanley Farm – March 2015

Our days are finally feeling longer as spring begins to show herself at the Farm. The field of daffodils greets us under the front walnut trees and green buds abound. The Volunteer Garden is actively taking shape as we tenderly care for over 200 heritage plants that were recently transplanted and potted for our annual Plant Sale on May 9-10.

Daisy Creek Farm, in its 4th year of managing the no-till vegetable gardens by the 19th century barn, is active and fully geared-up for the 2015 season. The Family Nurturing Center now leads a large part of the vegetable garden and is busy preparing beds and planting. Rows of garlic are already tall and vibrant, along with onions and hardy greens. With much anticipation, baby lambs are on their way! Come June, Hanley Farm produce will be available at the Sunday Jacksonville Farmers Market on the courthouse lawn.

March 1st marks the start of the season for the Hanley Farm Community Garden plots. Each 10’ X 20’ plot is leased annually to individual community members through a longstanding partnership with Central Point Parks and Recreation. These plots are visible from Hanley Road, right in front of the barn and next to the new Monarch Butterfly Waystation.

Volunteers have been working hard to create a new outdoor exhibit area. All the antique farm equipment that was once scattered around the Farm is now lined up for easy viewing and protected from overgrowth. The nine pieces of equipment will each be dated and identified with new informational signage. The new arrangement allows for better maintenance and preservation work. The community has shown great interest in these antique treasures, and we hope this will further educate and intrigue, as well as extend the lifespan of these outdoor artifacts.

Did you know we offer private group tours of the farm, as well as private group tours inside the Hanley House Museum? With a minimum of twelve participants, tours can be tailored to meet the needs of your group. For further details, please email education@sohs.org.

We have a full line-up of events for 2015. For more information about Hanley Farm’s upcoming events, please visit us online at www.hanleyfarm.org or www.sohs.org; call 541-773-6536 x 202; and LIKE our Hanley Farm Facebook page.

Hanley Farm, owned and operated by the Southern Oregon Historical Society, is located at 1053 Hanley Road, between Jacksonville and Central Point.