Our Garden

Shemesh Farms is a large, creative garden space, but we function like a working farm. We grow 25 organic herbs and edible flowers for our small-batch and seasonal herb and salt blends as well as lavender for sachets. Our growing techniques are three-fold: vertical hydroponic, raised beds and in-ground. Our various growing techniques are a result of Shemesh Farms residing in temporary locations after the 2018 Woolsey Fire destroyed our Shalom Institute campus. 

Our Farm

  • Apiary

    Apiary

    Prior to the aforementioned 2018 Woolsey Fire that destroyed Shalom Institute’s campus and our farm, there was an active apiary where Shemesh Farms derived its famous wildflower honey.  In May...

    Apiary

    Prior to the aforementioned 2018 Woolsey Fire that destroyed Shalom Institute’s campus and our farm, there was an active apiary where Shemesh Farms derived its famous wildflower honey.  In May...

  • In Ground

    In Ground

    At our current Shemesh Farms’ site there are only two small non-septic areas where we grow lavender and rosemary in the ground.  However, we have a sizable plot at our...

    In Ground

    At our current Shemesh Farms’ site there are only two small non-septic areas where we grow lavender and rosemary in the ground.  However, we have a sizable plot at our...

  • Hydroponic Towers

    Hydroponic Towers

    We currently have 22 seven-foot tall hydroponic towers which function for about 60 percent of our yield. We work closely with Cerca Cultivation to plan the seasonal planting, growing and harvesting of...

    Hydroponic Towers

    We currently have 22 seven-foot tall hydroponic towers which function for about 60 percent of our yield. We work closely with Cerca Cultivation to plan the seasonal planting, growing and harvesting of...

  • Raised Beds

    Raised Beds

    The current Shemesh Farms site sits on top of a septic field and thus all edible plants are grown above ground in raised beds.  The 13 9x2 beds are a...

    Raised Beds

    The current Shemesh Farms site sits on top of a septic field and thus all edible plants are grown above ground in raised beds.  The 13 9x2 beds are a...

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Inclusion

  • The Benefits of Hydroponics for Shemesh Farms

    The Benefits of Hydroponics for Shemesh Farms

    Shemesh has successfully leveraged hydroponics to create an inclusive environment where everyone can actively contribute to the cultivation process. This accessibility empowers individuals who may not have prior farming experience...

    The Benefits of Hydroponics for Shemesh Farms

    Shemesh has successfully leveraged hydroponics to create an inclusive environment where everyone can actively contribute to the cultivation process. This accessibility empowers individuals who may not have prior farming experience...

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