About North of Eden Farm
Sourcing from the Eastern Shore of Maryland
We have fields of over 2500 lavender plants that supply our lavender products. We are working hard to have all our ingredients originate on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, starting with the 'lime' for our lavender plants, coming from clam and oyster shells from the Chesapeake Bay.
Energy independent
Our entire farm is sustainably powered by solar power. Our field standing panels will also serve as shade for our goats when needed. Our extra production is now being sold to the grid.
Farm History
Established in 2021, North of Eden Farm focuses on sustainable agriculture. Our Goat herd started with three Nigerian Goats, Rachel, Phoebe, and Monica. These matriarchs have produced an outstanding milking herd, whose milk is used in our Castile Lavender and Goat Milk Soap. Our crops are planted with minimal tillage practices. We use no chemical fertilizers or pesticides, strive for non-GMO plants, and maintain practices that promote carbon sequestration in our fields.
Chestnut Orchard with Alley Cropping
Alley cropping is an agroforestry system where we plant 'Revival Chestnut trees' in parallel lines, creating alleys for perennial or short‑term crops between them. This allows us to harvest both perennial tree products and field crops on the same land.
This year we planted blueberries, bell peppers, rosemary, tomatoes, squash, and zucchini.
Ethnic Vegetable and Herb Garden
This garden is designed to showcase and educate visitors about a variety of ethnic vegetables cultivated, sold, and consumed worldwide—especially in South Asia, including Nepal (home to Mount Everest). These vegetables are integral to daily meals (lunch and dinner), enjoyed fresh, cooked, or processed into value‑added products.
Many of these vegetables boast medicinal properties and are important components of Ayurvedic medicine—a traditional medical system rooted in ancient science.