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Permaculture Farm
Along with the Sanctuary land, which includes beautiful woodland and wetland areas with trails, we also operate a permaculture farm and enjoy sharing the farm experience with our members as an added bonus. Today I wanted to give you an update on how the farm is doing with several photos of the annual crops we’re growing right now.
garlic in the front garden
A few of our chickens
Basil and Nasturtiums (hoophouse)
Collards, Kale, Chickweed, and Nasturtiums (hoophouse)
Cabbages and Onions (hoophouse)
Chard (hoophouse)
Collard Greens (hoophouse)
Relocating a bunny out of the hoophouse
Kale (hoophouse) Also pictured is Milkweed, Chickweed, a Leek, and a Nasturtium.
Chard (hoophouse)
Bell Peppers seedlings (hoophouse)
Perennial Wild Arugula (hoophouse)
Hops (a perennial in the hoophouse)
Brandywine Tomato plant (hoophouse)
A perennial wild tomato in the hoophouse
Lettuce and Nasturtiums (outside garden)
Outside garden beds with various plants
Sugar Snap Peas in the outside garden
Celery (outside garden)
Lettuce, Nasturtiums, and Mustard Greens (outside garden)
Sugar Snap Peas and Green Onions being prepped for a stir fry
If anyone would like to come for a Thursday or Saturday volunteer day, please contact me. The next projects we’ll be working on will be clearing the outside perimeter of the hoophouse and creating a flower bed next to the house for our pollinators. We are happy to share produce with those who come to help. We currently have available:
Garlic Scapes, Basil, Collard Greens, Chard, Kale, Lemon Balm, Chocolate Mint, Oregano, Arugula, Garlic Chives, and a variety of plant starts including tomatoes.
The next member Walk and Bonfire will be on Sunday June 27th at 2:00 p.m. (weather permitting). This will also include a potluck and you are welcome to bring a food or beverage to share. The last one was really wonderful and we look forward to seeing all who can attend!
Blessings from the Farm and Sanctuary,
Jean
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Written by : Jean Cavanaugh
Jean Cavanaugh is the founder and steward of Crossing Hedgerows Sanctuary, established in 2019 as a living, learning community devoted to reconnecting people with the wisdom of nature, the sacred order of creation, and the presence of Christ within all life. Her work brings together spiritual formation, ecological stewardship, ancestral wisdom, and hands-on community practice.
Through years of practical work on the land, study of the Mysteries, and the healing of her own severe health challenges through natural methods, Jean has come to recognize God’s hand at work throughout creation. Her teachings, rooted in the Mystery School tradition and Christian gnosis, explore how the patterns of heaven, earth, and the human body reveal the way back to divine presence, peace, and inner strength.
Jean leads with honesty, integrity, and a deeply welcoming spirit, inviting others to let go of inherited assumptions and rediscover truth through lived experience and embodied understanding. She works with all ages—from preschoolers to elders—offering programs and celebrations that emphasize direct engagement with nature, music, story, homesteading skills, and in-person community.
She and her family live at the 21-acre Crossing Hedgerows Sanctuary, where daily life reflects a commitment to simplicity, beauty, and harmony with the land. The sanctuary includes gardens, woodland trails, a seasonal creek, gathering circles, and spaces designed to nourish both people and wildlife. Jean is especially passionate about creating environments that are grounding, beautiful, and spiritually restorative.
Through her writing and teaching, Jean encourages others to know themselves, know creation, and recognize Christ as the living truth present within and around us—always inviting a return to love, beauty, and the sacred order of life.
