Posts in Around the Farm
Celebrating the Yaupon Holly Tree

Learn about the special, Yaupon Holly Tree. A common tree in Texas, it may be as close to you as your own backyard! In this post, learn all about this tree’s history, benefits, and most importantly, how to roast and make your own tea out of its leaves. At StarHill Farms, we offer handmade Yaupon Tea harvested from our own Yaupon Trees. Come visit and enjoy a cup!

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Harvesting Time at StarHill Farms’ Vineyard

In this post, Mary Frappier, farm owner, gives us a behind-the-wine look into Harvest Time at the Farm, and the complex process of harvesting grapes for winemaking. Harvest Time happens between mid-July and the end of July, depending on the weather and pH of the grapes. This is when we pick our Blanc du Bois (white) and Lenoir/Black Spanish (red) grapes and prepare to make some tasty wine we share with our guests.

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A StarHill Farms Valentine

In this blog post, we take a look at StarHill Farms as a place to create memories, and ask: If life contains a wide breadth of feelings and experiences, why not revisit your most cherished ones? We also see that with Valentine’s day among us, we'd love for you to share your memories at StarHill so we can celebrate together. Tag us @StarHillFarms with #StarHillValentine.

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