John Wrenn, owner and operator of J & B Herb and Plant Farm, spent years working and traveling as a musician until one day he decided he needed a change. John had always loved plants and grew up surrounded by them on his family's tobacco farm in Person County. He decided to go back to his roots and work at a farm. He spent eight years working to revitalize and grow the farm and then decided to go out on his own. He contacted former bandmate, and also plant lover, Burton Edwards and together they began J & B Herb and Plant Farm.
Starting with just one greenhouse in 1994, J & B Farm now has 20 greenhouses and produces organic herbs and plants to sell and distribute wholesale to Whole Foods and to over 200 independently owned garden centers in the Southeast. J & B Farm was certified organic in 2008 and began growing heirloom plants and herbs.
Each greenhouse on the farm is dedicated to either one or a few different plants. Basil is J & B's top seller and has two greenhouses full of the plants growing and getting readied to shipped. The plants are watered with a special "tea" that is brewed from organic materials that help keep away pests. They have also brought insects that help keep pest populations low.
The farm has also just started creating herb gardens that are available for sale at the Person County Farmers' Market and other local retailers.
They are always open to growing new plants and experimenting with different varieties. Recently they have had a lot of luck growing olive trees.
Free time is hard to find on this farm, but they manage to also grow vegetables in their own side garden and distribute them to the farms' workers. John has also joined a band and has just agreed to play some country and celtic concerts around the area.
Thank you J & B Farm for the wonderful visit!
For more information on J & B Farm, contact them at jbherbfarms@netzero.com or 336-599-0381
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