ABOUT
Farm Field Forage started by chance.
Anne was pulling out an invasive vine from a struggling hydrangea. Wrapping the vine around her arm to take to the compost pile, she thought, ”First I might try making a wreath.”
As we removed more vine from trees and hedgerows, we experimented with making different bases and shapes, creating new gardens, and growing everlasting plants and flowers. On foraging hikes and ski trips around the farm we discovered so many wild gifts - feathers, nuts, cones, berries - and we included the most beautiful and unusual in our designs.
Friends encouraged us to offer wreaths for sale. We began vending at farmers markets and events, building and installing larger custom pieces, making garlands, totems, posies, and we were asked to do the flowers for a happy Vermont wedding.
We try to learn, grow, and remain present. We’re deeply grateful and we appreciate the encouragement and support from friends, family, and patrons. Thank you!
Materials
- The materials we use are seasonally, terrain, and weather dependent, so exact product replication isn’t possible. But if you see a picture of a finished piece you like we’ll do our best to come as close as we can.
- Each piece is handcrafted using natural materials and variances will occur over time.
- When we make wreaths, vines and branches that we’ve foraged are twisted and woven together from naturally occurring wild grapevine, Virginia Creeper, willow, forsythia and others.
- Diameter measurements are closely approximate but may not include depth or breadth of decorative materials. Please let us know if you want something to fit within a particular space.
Use
- Some materials are more suited for indoor use and some for outdoor. Describing how, when, and where you want to display your design - sending us pics is appreciated - helps us suggest not only beautiful materials, but practical ones.
- For maximum longevity, we recommend shielding most designs from direct sunlight, moisture, and wind.
Price
- In addition to size and quantity, prices include time spent farming, foraging, designing and building, and sometimes the use of rare and uncommon materials.
Shipping
- Some pieces can be shipped to you for an additional charge. Very large, bulky or extremely delicate ones may need to be picked up at the farm.
Delivery ~ Installation
- Depending on travel times and schedules, we may be able to provide delivery and/or installation within a 100 mile radius of Bennington, VT for an additional charge.
Commissions~Subscriptions~Events
- Do you have something specific in mind? Ask about custom designs, seasonal subscriptions, and event work. Collaboration helps make personalized creations come to life!
- Especially large pieces for home exteriors, barns, and other outbuildings, holiday decorations, event decor, and gifts for friends and family are all features of our commissioned work. After discussing your needs and budget, we’ll share design ideas, a timeline, and quotation.
- Custom orders require downpayment.