We believe in nurturing the land that gives us so much in return.
The relationship between the farm and the people who tend to it is reciprocal. The time and care we invest creates a healthy future for our land and families. The vision we have at Anderson Acres is one worth sharing and is reflected in the beauty and health of the products we grow
We work toward environmental sustainability by striving to give more to the earth than we take. We use solar energy, renewable heating and high tunnels to harness the power of our natural resources.
Our 200 acres, encompassing woodlands, streams and trails, is protected by the Weantinogue Heritage Land Trust and is a haven for wildlife.
We work in conjunction with the Housatonic Valley Association to keep our water clean for future generations.
When you purchase flowers grown on our land, you can be assured that they were grown with integrity and care.
We never use harmful fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides on any of our crops.
Instead, we focus on the humble resource that makes all of our growing possible: our soil.
Through the yearly testing and remineralization of our growing areas, as well as the continual addition of compost to our fields, we work to restore and improve our soil's health.
Sustainability
Below are ways we work to minimize our impact on the earth and improve the quality of the products we bring to market.
SOLAR ENERGY
We use the sun to off-set our energy costs. The solar panels on the property collect energy to be returned back into the power grid.
Renewable HEATing
Our largest greenhouse is heated during the shoulder seasons with a wood furnace. We use dead wood collected from our 200-acre property to fuel this furnace. This way, we can sustainably heat our greenhouse while also improving the health of our woodlands.
HIGH TUNNEls
These structures trap heat from the sun and allow us to provide protection from the cold for certain crops like tomatoes and delicate flowers. In a climate like ours where the growing season can be abrupt, our high tunnels help us grow for a greater part of the year, which results in more locally grown produce for our markets.