Headlong Farm

20/09/2024

Coffee and Conchas? ☕🐚

YES PLEASE! 🙏

Come celebrate fall with us. We've got fresh-baked conchas, marranitos, shortbread cookies, and more. The pop-up fun goes until 1:00!

18/09/2024

Eupatorium serotinum is a beautiful, fragrant autumnal w**d that you'll want to keep an eye out for! 🤓

Taking almost all summer to grow in Zone 8B and finally bursting into white blooms with an elderflower-like scent, White Boneset (or Late Boneset) is a taller bush in the Asteraceae family. It does well in wetter soil that is partially shaded. The bush on our property is host to tons of bees, butterlies, moths, and more. And the fact that it grows near our trash cans is a great help! 

White Boneset is also said to have been used historically as an herbal remedy for respiratory issues, as an antiviral, and even in the treatment of typhoid.

We're looking to save seeds from the adapted plants on our property so we can make them available soon.

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16/09/2024

Nationally, there were 66 major disaster declarations in 2023 according to FEMA... 😬

But their stats also say that fewer than HALF of American households have any emergency plan at all! 😳

Are you prepared? Join us at the farm on September 24th at 6:00 PM for an evening of emergency prep, geared toward families. We'll go over essentials like water filtration and food storage, financial preparedness, and how to get your family on board with living a more disaster-resilient lifestyle. Tickets are only $20 per family, so bring the whole crew!

Link to tickets in bio OR comment "PREPARED" below for a special discount. 😉

15/09/2024

We had a great time at our Intro to Native Plants class today! Guests got a great overview from our farm manager, Elizabeth, and walked the property to identify both ornamental and edible native plants in the landscape.

Looking forward to seeing y'all in the next one! 😁

13/09/2024

PolkaSpot and her sister, Figlet, being absolute snugglers this morning. 😍

At first, we didn't know if their mom, Primrose, would warm up to us since she was kinda quiet and standoffish, probably due to being the only Angora in our herd.

Well, she has really come around, and when these kids were born in May they proved to be sweet little angels 😇 with their own voices (that they love to use at dinner time).

These two and more are up for sale if you would like to add some lovebugs to your herd!

12/09/2024

Spineless Prickly Pear (Opuntia ellisiana) is an evergreen cactus native to South Texas and Mexico, well-suited to full sun or part shade. This low-water, resilient plant blooms in May and June, producing vibrant flowers followed by edible reddish-purple fruits known as Tunas or Cactus Apples, which ripen in late summer.

Spineless Prickly Pear is an important food source for native bees and offers culinary value to humans as well. Three parts of the cactus are edible: the inner pads can be used as a vegetable, the blossom petals can be added to salads, and the fruits can be enjoyed on their own or in various dishes.

For best results, transplant this cactus in spring or early summer in Zone 8b. The fruits can be harvested from September to November, while the pads can be harvested year-round, preferably in mid-morning.

If you're thinking about adding drought-wise perennials to your landscape, come by the farm!

09/09/2024

Come for the crafts, stay for the tunes!

We're going to have so much fun at our disco planter making class! Come with a friend and enjoy the beautiful Fall weather! We will have snacks and festive non-alcoholic drinks. Bring a fun pot of your own, or purchase one from us, and we will take care of the rest!

We will provide all the remaining materials and expertise to make the perfect fun planter for your home! You will also get to choose a plant from our plant pavilion to fill your unique new pot!

You may even get to see some baby goat dance moves!

Sign up via the link in our bio!

07/09/2024

🌟 FARM SPECIALS TODAY 🌟

Get a FREE soap with any purchase OR half off all succulents at our brand new pallet plant pavilion!

Not combinable with other discounts. The weather's starting to become wonderful, so head on out to the farm and have some fun with us. 😁

06/09/2024

Today's highlight is American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana L.)! 😍

This purple beauty is a perennial shrub native to central and southeastern United States, Bermuda, Cuba, and northern Mexico. Thriving in part sun to shade, this fast-growing shrub typically reaches 5 to 8 feet in height and nearly as wide, with graceful, drooping branches. In late spring to early summer, clusters of delicate blue, violet, pink, or white flowers bloom along the stems between the leaves. By August or September, these flowers give way to clusters of small, vibrant purple berries. These moisture-rich fruits are a critical food source for over forty species of songbirds, including the American Robin.

Oh, and those berries are edible, too! Grab a beautyberry plant at the farm shop or order online.

05/09/2024

Which one is your favorite?

The animals have been getting over their lazy summer attitudes and are beginning to enter into the fun of fall!

Come by and see them on the farm this weekend from 10-4!

04/09/2024

Anyone know who this guy is? 👀

Caught him growing out of a dead oak tree out front. Any ID help on this little 🍄 is appreciated!

03/09/2024

Do you yearn to learn more about what types of plants are growing around you? Are you tired of planting things that look nice in a pot, but don't last?

Come learn about native plants with us! Our Farm Manager Elizabeth has so much knowledge to share including what is growing in this area at this time of year, how native plants benefit the ecosystem, and how they can be useful for culinary and medicinal purposes.

All attendees will leave with a small plant or seeds and handouts to help you identify what plants are growing around you!

Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided, plus lots of time to tour the farm, frolick with our goats, and check out what's fresh in the farm shop.

Check the link in our bio for tickets!

Keep in mind that while we will be under the cover of our arena, this will be an outdoor event with possibly elevated temperatures, so remember to dress comfortably!

01/09/2024

Go see our friends Chemn Cafe for the tastiest mochi waffles by our other friends at Smash Daddies! We really have some talented friends 😍🥰

Did yall kick off Labor Day weekend yet?
We have Smash Daddies in house this morning cooking up yummy Mochi Waffles so yall can take it easy and enjoy the break yall deserve 🧇
Mochi Waffles
10AM-2PM
*While supplies last
📍114 N Main St Elgin

31/08/2024

Still got some great bakes and skincare products at The Owl Wine Bar & Home Goods Store ! Come and visit at our pop-up and enjoy all the fun in Downtown Elgin this weekend.

31/08/2024

Pop-up today!

See y'all today at from 10-2!

I have been baking since the wee hours to bring some delicious goodies to Elgin's Main Street. We are so excited for our first pop-up at ! With so much happening downtown today, we know it will be a good time! Check out the Plant Swap at where many of our amazing farmer friends will be, then stop in and say hi!

Of course the farmstand is open today on the farm from 10-4!

29/08/2024

Excited to pop-up at The Owl in Elgin this week! Come see us on Main Street this Saturday from 10-2!

Nothing beats a long week of working on the farm like a mimosa and a little shopping!

Headlong Farm 🚜 will be in the house on Sat. Aug. 31st from 10am-2pm! Enjoy their amazing focaccia bread, gorgeous soaps and so much more. A plant swap is taking place the same day Lo-Fi Coffee House & Studio. Grab a plant 🪴, get some goodies and enjoy $3 mimosas 🥂all day long!
Amber de la Rosa
Visit Elgin, TX
The Painted Raven
Elgin Chamber of Commerce
Chemn Cafe
City of Elgin - Municipal Government
Carmona's Westernwear
Elgin Dry
Headlong Farm
Lightnin' Bar
Explore Bastrop County
365 Bastrop
Elgin Texas Farmers' Market

28/08/2024

Hey all! Here's a text-based list of all our classes for September (for all you calendaring geniuses 🤯):

-Sep 14: Intro to Native Plants ($25/person)
-Sep 14: Fall Garden Tips and Tricks ($15/person)
-Sep 17: Basic Emergency Communications ($10/adult, kids free!)
-Sep 21: Disco Planter Party! ($30, BYO planter or purchase at door!)
-Spe 21: Intro to Canning Basics (FREE!!!!)
-Sep 24: Emergency Prep 101 ($20/family, so bring everyone!)
-Sep 28: Intro to Beekeeping ($25/person)
-Sep 30: Intro to GMRS Radio ($60/family)

See the whole list of classes available in our store: https://headlong-farm.mybigcommerce.com/classes/

27/08/2024

Phew.... the heat of the summer 🥵 is subsiding and that means.... we are so excited to announce our September classes 🥳🤠!

We have been working hard to offer a whole new line up of classes on the farm for Fall! 🌾🌻🍁🍂We can't wait to show you all we have planned!

We have some great new classes, collabs, and some of your old favorites in store! There is something for everyone!

Check out the links below to get yourself some tickets, we know they will sell fast!

Linktr.ee/headlongfarm

Come to the farm and for a super fun daytrip!

23/08/2024

Brought in a fresh herb and zinnia bouquet for my fave barista!

Head into for delicious coffee, tea, and community.

Elgin is a town where the shop owners know your name, your order, and are happy to help you out or introduce you to someone else who can.

Chemn Cafe has helped us hire great employees, find good equipment for the farm, and is always there with a laugh and a delicious beverage. We are so glad to share in the Elgin community with people like Monica and Deja!

You will probably find us there, getting a quick break from the heat and fueling up for the day.

20/08/2024

Fall Restock!

We are setting up for a very busy Autumn season at Headlong Farm!

New soaps, lotion bars and lots of wholesome products from our farm and our fellow Central Texas food producers!

We will have to miss this week due to the heat and to give us time to recover after an exciting special project we are working on this week!

We might share some sneak peaks in our story... stay tuned!

Most of all, take care of yourself! It is hot out there, and we want y'all to stay safe, healthy, and cool!

13/08/2024

Schedule for the week!

We know y'all are busy taking those kids back to school! I'm sure everyone is hopping around from one thing to the next!

Never fear, we will be open this Friday and Saturday with farm fresh goodies and plants. It's August, we know it's hot. But we got a fridge and freezer full of delicious and wholesome products to spice up your mid-week meals or weekend feast. We've got AC in the shop, shade under the arena, and complimentary ice tea brewed from our home grown herbs!

We are taking this week off from the . We will be back next Thursday, restocked with new items!

Stop by this weekend and come see us

12/08/2024

It's summertime in the garden, so we are experiencing all types of critters and we think it's time for a CATERPILLAR IDENTIFYING CONTEST!

The first person to like this post, follow, and comment with the name all 3 of these crazy caterpillars will win a special treat from the farm store! Contest winner will be announced when the task is complete. Prize will be awarded this Saturday at the farm store! Acceptable answers will include both the common name or the Latin name for each species.

Happy caterpillar hunting! We let some of these friends take over some of the crops to get those beautiful butterflies, others we have to remove or they won't leave anything for us. Garden critters definitely create some challenges to our garden and the the total yield of our crops.

Stop by the farm to learn to identify friends and foes in the garden!

09/08/2024

Good morning! We are kicking off Friday on the farm with harvesting some cucumber, inhaling some dew-dropped herbs, and swatting at a million mosquitoes.

We have a full Friday of baking for the farmstand tomorrow, but I still have all our usual farm stand goodies from our partner farms, as well as some cookies and honey butternut glazed bundt cakes.

Stop by and say hi! Today and Saturday from 10-4.

08/08/2024

Bringing something new and special for you guys today: HERB BOUQUETS! 🌿😍

We have been enjoying an abundance of fresh herbs on the farm all year and we couldn't wait to share!

These beautiful and edible bundles are available in their own cute little Mason jars for $10 each!

Made from a selection of lemongrass, lemon balm, Mexican mint marigold, sweet basil, chocolate mint, marigold and rosemary. These are the perfect way to brighten your day! You can use the herbs in a tea, zing up a recipe, make a fragrant bath, or try to root the cuttings and grow some more in your garden!

See you today at for Sip, Shop and Stroll from 4 to 8 PM, and this Friday and Saturday on the farm from 10-4!