Permaculture is a way of farming that works in harmony with nature. It’s regenerative, healthier, simpler, and it can be applied anywhere—whether you have 200 acres or a small backyard garden.
Our Beginning
In 2019, we bought 20 acres, just wanting space. If you’d told us we’d be farming today, we’d have laughed! But at closing, the seller mentioned, “There’s one injured cow left. Once he heals, he’s yours.” Suddenly, we had a black Angus steer named Angus, or "Ang" as our neighbor called him.
What started with one cow quickly spiraled—soon, we had three cows, 200 quail, 50+ chickens, geese, ducks, pigs, rabbits, and more. Were we farmers now? Buying a tractor sure made it feel official!
We turned to our local Co-op and were guided toward industrial agriculture—herbicides, pesticides, GMOs—all expensive and overwhelming. We wanted something easier. Farming was tough; of our 200 quail, only 50 made it. Nature was harsh, and death was everywhere. Thus, Death Farm was born.
In search of a better way, we discovered permaculture—farming with nature, not against it. We fell in love. Pigs tilled, chickens fertilized, and healthy soil became our foundation. Slowly, life returned to the farm—birds, bees, butterflies, and more. If you build it, they will come.
We soon had abundance and healthy animals without needing a vet. We didn’t want to just sell produce at farmers' markets. Emily, having worked in inner-city schools, knew how much of a food desert many kids lived in. So, we created a food forest to donate fresh produce and teach others about permaculture.
“A happy and healthy community is not a fairytale. All you need is a seed.”
Our founder, Taylor, is always working to improve the land by blending time-tested permaculture methods with innovative new experiments. Come visit us for farm tours, hands-on classes, or spend a day experiencing life on the farm!
Our Mission
Eden’s Harvest is dedicated to fighting food insecurity by donating 100% of our harvest to low income communities in the greater Chattanooga area. We build connections through education and outreach, teaching permaculture methods that empower everyone from patio gardeners to large scale growers to cultivate a greener, more sustainable future.
170,000
underfed families in our area
41%
of those who don’t have enough to eat are childeren
Get Involved
Come take a farm tour, purchase from our farm stand, or attend a class! We accept volunteers regardless of skill level. There is a rotation in roles, but we’ll teach you all the skills you need to know. Teenagers 14 years and older can earn community service credits for school in addition to getting produce for their families. Donations are also vital to our growth, as we use them for seed, fertilizer, tools, and outreach.