Monarch Conservation Farm
Working to end food deserts for native bees, butterflies, fireflies, birds, and other creatures small and large.
Services and products
Educational Tours
Monarch Conservation Farm is comprised of 12+ acres devoted to providing habitat for native birds, fireflies, frogs, bees, butterflies and hundreds of other less known inhabitants of our ecosystem. Native trees, plants and sustainably managed farmland are foundations for ending wildlife food deserts. You are invited to see how beautiful these plants, creatures and regeneration can be. Monarch Conservation Farm, in Silk Hope NC, can host tours during the growing season (late April to October). Hands-on examples of how to grow small fruits and vegetables with neutral or positive environmental impacts and low inputs can also be the visit focus. Email monarchfarm24@gmail.com for scheduling.
Seasonal Transplants
Vegetable, herb and flower transplants can be available in April/May. Transplant 6-packs include native and cultivated flowers that are wildly popular with butterflies and birds such as Goldfinches. Flowers include the Monarch caterpillar host plant Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), Echinacea and Tithonia (Mexican sunflower). Tomato, lettuce, kale, cabbage, sweet peppers, artichoke, parsley, chard, basil, and dill transplants can also be grown by request. Custom orders for the listed plants, and others, should be placed by January 15th of each year. Email monarchfarm24@gmail.com for pricing and terms.
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Cut Flowers, Herbs and Select Produce
Monarch Conservation Farm grows native and cultivated cut flowers and herbs Harvest season is generally May-Nov. Staple crops such as onions, potatoes, garlic, peppers, summer/winter squash, lettuce, figs and chard are also produced. A portion of our crops are donated to Chatham's outstanding free food pantry CORA. This year will be a time of rest for the soil so crops in the tomato/pepper and squash family will not be grown. Spring bouquets, transplants by advance order, onions and late summer wildflowers will be available in 2026.
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Natural Resources Management & Sustainable Food Production Consulting
Whether you want to start a garden in your yard, begin the process of creating wildflower plots for native pollinators, or are thinking of buying land and want an experienced professional who is working for your interests, Monarch Conservation Farm (MCF) would like to help. With over twenty years of experience in sustainable agricultural production, natural resources evaluation and wildlife habitat enhancement, MCF can support a broad range of your interests. Email monarchfarm24@gmail.com for details. Themis Stone at MCF also is a Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS #339748) and can bring this expertise to evaluating land suitability for crop production and home locating.
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