Bayberry Farm was once part of the Baker Farm. Recently much of the Baker Farm was purchased by Blenheim Homes to create a new residential development that is based on two Wilmington developments, Bancroft Parkway and Wawaset Park. The development will have many features including miles of biking and hiking trails, and up to one-third of the development is open space including a 69 acre community park. One other feature of the development is a 7 acre farm run by Toby Hagerott, Bayberry Farm.
2011 was Bayberry Farm's first year, which was a great success. Bayberry Farm grows everything because we are passionate about it. They love testing new products and varieties and are always eager to share their finds with patrons and shareholders. All the plants are started in their greenhouse on the farm with soil blocks. This eliminates the use of plastic pots.Now the 7 acres that are Bayberry Farm are slowly being turned into a sustainable farm through the use of cover crops, green manures, and crop rotations.
Bayberry Farm does not use any petroleum based insecticides or herbicides. Only organic sprays are used when necessary. Plants are protected by beneficial bugs, row covers, and the use of top quality plants. Bayberry Farm uses cover crops for erosion control and soil amendment. Crop rotation is utilized to encourage diversity and to discourage disease.
So far this year we have featured tomatoes, asparagus, zucchini, summer squash, baby carrots, fresh herbs, and free range eggs all from Bayberry Farm.
"Our goal is to provide fresh, quality food grown in a sustainable and natural manner. We recognize that we have an obligation to our community, customers, and employees to be responsible stewards of the land." -Toby Hagerott
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