New age agriculture pioneers in Warsaw NC

“That tall pecan tree over there,” Lawrence said, pausing, “that brought in $800.

By Michael Jaenicke
Duplin Times
May 27, 2021

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“There are also small things here that sell for more than you’d ever realize.”

The farm also sells non-edible products, such as flowers and plants.

Part of the early push that got the garden rolling was the need for fresh ingredients for Lawrence to use in her kitchen.

She pickles vegetables and cans jams and jellies.

“I was making pepper jelly when we first thought of this idea, right, Angela?” Lawrence asked.

“Yes,” Martin said, “and now, I’m in my bathrobe every morning worrying about plant security. I worry about hoses, shade, green foliage, weeds and compost.”

Tomato and basil are frequently used in entrees created by Lawrence. Leek soup is another staple.

“You can’t beat homemade dishes with homemade ingredients.,” Lawrence said. “Look, we work really hard out there but we can still nerd out on YouTube watching how someone grows a tomato.

“We have our own areas to work and different duties and things we prefer to do, and ways we want to do things. But at the end of the day the goal is the same: farm fresh ingredients grown as natural as possible.”

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