Grove Life
Julianne Hemphill, Ben HemphillA newsletter to document our adventures as nature-lovers and beginning American Elderberry farmers.
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More Than Research: Community, Connections, and Inspiration at the 2026 American Elderberry Conference
One of the highlights of this year’s American Elderberry Conference happened after the day’s presentations had ended.
On Thursday evening, conference attendees traveled to Elder Farms near Mount Vernon, Missouri, for a farm-to-table dinner...
From Bud to Berry: The Stages of Elderberry Bloom (and Why I'm Losing the Battle Against Flower Removal)
My American elderberry have been in the ground for about a year and a half now. They’ve grown from hardwood cuttings - a stick stuck in the ground - to thriving shrubs, some of which are already over 7 feet tall.
One of the most common rec...
Quick & Easy DIY Fire Starters
There’s something satisfying about turning everyday leftovers into something useful.
These fire starters are about as simple as it gets - made from items you probably already have at home - and they work surprisingly well.
What You’ll...
The $36 Tool That Changed How I Process Elderberries
As a beginning farmer, I’m just starting to dip my toes into farmers markets this season.
I’ve already developed my lines of soap and lip balm, but I’m eager to start offering elderberry products while I wait for my own crop to mature. If...
Elderberry After Dark: The Wildlife You Plant Without Realizing It
A few nights ago, I was working in the elderberry field near sunset. It was the kind of evening where the air cools just enough to notice it, and you tell yourself you’ll finish one more thing before heading in.
The birds were loud - not i...
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Julianne Hemphill shares the journey of restoring native habitat at The Grove, her Missouri farm. She’s passionate about land stewardship, invasive plant removal, and—yes—chainsaws.
Computer Engineer by Education, Systems Engineer by Vocation, Husband and Father. I'm a DIY enthusiast, Huge Nerd, Obsessive Geek. Generally I'm interested in almost anything!
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