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I just want everyone to get along. I’ve always been a conflict avoider, figuring others will work things out amongst themselves, but this...

What comes to mind when someone says the word “home”? For me it’s a blending of the physical space, those who live within, and the...

My husband Houston’s favorite part of his job is leading farm tours. Almost every weekend he has one or two groups of overnight guests...

Our words have great power. They can encourage or discourage; build up or tear down; bring joy or heartache and give life or death. The...

Last Saturday morning I went to check on the new baby chicks, as I did most mornings, and saw that one of the cute, speckled brown ones...

I’ve grown nostalgic lately. Thinking back over the past several years, I see how creatives, specifically those with an artistic bent,...

At Purdon Groves we’re all about creating experiences. We think moms and mother figures are pretty special. And we’re here to help you...

Glimpsing fields of wildflowers this week while driving back and forth to the farm brought back memories of April 16, 2017. Tomorrow will...

Every so often my husband Houston has to remind me that most of life is lived in the interim. This has been especially true these last...

Join us for an intimate and interactive meal under the oaks with guest chef Kamar Chambers Experience community around the table. Enjoy...

Forty years ago, as a junior at the University of Tennessee, I wrote an essay entitled My Mom, the Superwoman. In it I extolled my...

Our favorite part of owning our farm is welcoming guests. While most spend the night, many either add on an hour-long private farm tour...

There’s something about new life on the farm that brings with it a sense of energy, purpose and challenge. At least that’s been our...

I believe God puts people in our lives to show us a different way of doing things. When we embrace their presence and their unique...

For those who’ve never read my column, I thought it might be helpful to know a bit about me, and my husband, Houston. Together we own and...

It’s been a rough week. If you’re an animal lover, you can relate. Our Boxer pup Marshall, who just turned two, lost his battle with...

Six weeks ago Daylight Saving Time ended. Suddenly we lost an hour of evening sunlight. Around this same time we were having extended...

Thanksgiving may be over, but at the farm, we’re still talking turkey. Tom, our resident male turkey, has a friend. For the second time...

I’m beginning to believe that there is very little about a small business that is actually small. Oh, the number of those who work for...

Guess what?! We have our own branded shirts - just in time for Christmas! Taking orders until December 2nd. $25 short sleeve and $30 long...