Farmer John's All Natural Farmstand

06/10/2026

The stand is open today (Wednesday, June 10) with lots of different greens, some herbs and radishes. Sorry to report that the strawberries have sold out, but I should have many more on Saturday. Open til 6 p.m., 8 Kendricks Court.
Also, you can find my strawberries for sale at The Natural Grocer in Newburyport, usually on Mondays and Thursdays.

06/08/2026

BERRY SEASON HOURS: Strawberries are here! Starting June 10, the stand will be open Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 am to 6 pm. I'll have my organic strawberries, plus a variety of greens, lettuce, radishes, herbs, and other late spring crops.

06/06/2026

Good morning! The stand is open today with lots of fresh picked veggies -- too many to list! Many kinds of lettuce and mixes, radishes, herbs, spinach, eggs, and the season's first strawberries.... not many strawberries today, but it looks like I will have lots of them by midweek. Open til 6 p.m., 8 Kendricks Court, Amesbury

05/31/2026

What a difference a day makes... it's a beauty out there and the stand is open today (Sunday). I have a gorgeous collection of veggies here for you -- fresh picked and organically grown. Lots of varieties of lettuce (including my very popular baby lettuce mix), plus radishes, eggs, arugula, dill. Open today til 6 pm. 8 Kendricks Court, Amesbury.
Strawberries next weekend (I hope!)

05/30/2026

CLOSED TODAY DUE TO RAINSTORM... Open Sunday

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05/23/2026

Opening day is here! I've got some interesting varieties of lettuce, a baby lettuce mix, tons of radishes (especially the popular French Breakfast), spinach, 4 varieties of tomato seedlings, and some fresh eggs. All of my produce was picked this morning, so it's super fresh. Open today til 6 p.m. 8 Kendricks Court, Amesbury

05/09/2026

MAY UPDATE: Here's a photo of a small section of the farm this morning. Wet and gloomy! It's been that kind of spring. The plants don't like it. Growth has been super slow. I am hoping I'll be able to open on Saturday, May 16, but it's looking like I may have to delay until May 23. I'll make an announcement mid next week.
When I do open, I expect to have early season crops - 4 kinds of lettuce, plus arugula, several kinds of radish, spinach and seedlings, and perhaps some other crops.
This spring I expanded the farming area by about 25 percent, so I will be able to fit all of the new varieties of tomatoes, beans and greens that my customers asked me to add to the stand. I have just under 1/4 acre in cultivation.
For my berry fans, here's some good news. The strawberry plants are growing fast and strong, and a few even have blossoms. Blueberries and raspberries are also looking healthy and strong. Usually I have my first strawberries on the stand around June 5, and blueberries around July 1. Raspberries are on the stand around mid July.
Thanks to everyone who supports the farmstand! In a typical year, I grow close to 4 tons of food. I'm hoping this year will be the biggest year yet, maybe 5 tons. I'm glad it doesn't all ripen at once! That would be tough on my back.

05/03/2026

Update: Sold out today! I’ll have more next week

03/01/2026

FARM CLASS UPDATE: My Regenerative Growing classes are filling up fast. The Tuesday sessions are full, however I have a few slots left for my Wednesday classes, which run from April 29 to May 20. If you are interested in signing up, please email me at [email protected].
Here are the details on the course:
Dates: Starting Wednesday, April 29, at 6 p.m. at 8 Kendricks Court, Amesbury. Then each of the following Wednesdays, same place and time.
Cost: $60 due April 22, payable either by cash, check, or venmo (-Macone-2) If by check, my mailing address is 8 Kendricks Court, Amesbury, 01913.
Format: We'll have about an hour-long slideshow presentation session in the barn, followed by a half-hour hands-on activity in the farming area.
Below is a basic outline of what we will cover during the 4 classes.
Week 1 – Basic overall concepts of regenerative growing, improving your soil health, and mitigating climate change impacts on your garden; deciding what to grow; tools you should have; buying and growing healthy seedlings; seed purchasing options.
Hands-on demo: Planting seedlings
Week 2 – Step by step guide to preparing your garden growing area; techniques for “armoring” your soil, planting and maintenance; how to extend your growing season.
Hands-on demo: Armoring soil
Week 3 – Composting A-Z; practical natural fertilizers and where to find them locally; practical guide to finding organic/regenerative supplies locally; guide to raising chickens.
Hands-on demo: Compost pile construction, maintenance and screening; tour of chicken coop
Week 4 – Seedling ‘hardening off’ techniques; practical guide to growing strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers; intro to related subjects such a phenology and plant “intelligence” and communication.
Hands-on demo: Seedling planting in a garden; what to watch for with blueberry, raspberry and strawberry plants.

02/27/2026

Do I see melting snow? Spring can't be too far off...
And, my Regenerative Growing classes will soon be starting! These are 4-week (one 1.5 hour session per week) practical and hands-on classes that will guide you on Regenerative Growing. This is the next generation of organic growing. I've been practicing it for 5 years and I am eager to pass on the techniques to you. Your garden will be healthier and more productive, and you'll make the planet a lot happier.
I have 2 rounds of classes: Tuesdays at 6 p.m. starting March 24, and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. starting April 29. Class sizes limited to 6 people, cost is $60.
I have taught this course to dozens of students at Greater Newburyport Adult Ed, and have decided to start teaching it at my farm to allow more active hands-on learning. You gotta get your hands dirty!
If you are interested, please email me at [email protected], and I will send you more details on the course and enrollment.