We moved into our 1895 farmhouse with dreams of bringing it back to life. Although the property was initially overgrown and in disarray, we have worked steadily to restore it into a functioning farm. Our journey began by making the home livable and establishing gardens for vegetables and flowers. At the time, the property faced significant challenges, including a collapsing 1970s greenhouse and original trees that blocked necessary light. The basement, built on river rock, was so uneven that a ball would roll quickly from one end of the house to the other.
Eventually, we tackled the hay fields, replacing an inefficient flood-gate irrigation system with a pivot system that has significantly improved our yield.This has been a true family effort. My husband and older sons installed steel posts and welded fences, and together we moved buildings and constructed new chicken coops and runs. The increased hay production from our fields also allowed us to add two hay barns.
My passion for gardening has grown into a desire to share our flowers with others. Meanwhile, my husband’s dedication to cutting, raking, baling, and selling small square bales—all while teaching our four sons the value of hard work—has given us a deep appreciation for this life. From these collective efforts, we created Five Star Farm Boys.
