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Women on the Porch of Cloverleaf Farm circa 1914

For over 210 years our quaint little shop has graced the neighborhood known locally as “Taylor City”.

Taylor City comprises two states, (Maine and New Hampshire), 2 counties, (York county on the Maine side, and Carroll in New Hampshire), and of course two towns, (Effingham, NH on one side of the road, and Parsonsfield, ME on the other.

Cloverleaf Farm has a rich history that dates back to the late 18th century. It all started in the summer of 1790 when Benjamin Taylor bought the land for 5 chillings. In those days the farm was over 100 acres.  Benjamin bought many parcels of land that summer and today most remain in the Taylor family.

In the summer of 1790, Benjamin Taylor bought our land for 5 chillings. Our shop, which was built in the late 1700′s or early 1800′s in a cape style and was originally built as the main house. Over the next few years, a 35 x 70 hay barn was built. We are still researching exact dates and history between 1790 and 1822.

The main house was built in the Colonial style in 1822, or so we have been told. We think that the house was built much earlier considering the original building was built around 1800. An addition that attached the 1790 building to the 1822 building (it is now the kitchen) was put on before 1914. We still haven’t been able to pin point a date, but we have pictures around WWI, and the outside kitchen door does exist. We think it might have either been a summer kitchen, or a shed because of the way it was built. It has no real foundation.

Cloverleaf Farm, in the early years, was a hay farm. The barn had cows, and was filled to the rafters (the barn has 3 floors) with hay. Some of the old hay still hangs down between the cracks.

Over the years the farm changed to serve the needs of the community. During WWI it served as a tack and leather shoppe. We have been told at one point it was a basket shop, but no one seems to know the time frame.

Supposedly, during prohibition, what is now our quaint little herb and farm stand shop was actually a rum shop. Throughout the 1930′s and 1940′s our barn served as a local summer theater. One of neighbors still remembers acting in some of the plays and has told us several stories of those days. Her stories are always a pleasure to hear.

During the 1950′s it became an upholstery shop. When the gentlemen retired from railroad work, he opened a furniture and upholstery shop, and continued in his fathers line of work. The tacks are still in the floor to prove it. At one point local bean suppers were served for the neighbors. That would explain the old 3-seater outhouse that still graces the back room of our shop.

Cloverleaf Farm has had many generations walk through the house and fields. It has a long and rich history, and we are proud to be a part of it.

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Cloverleaf Farm Herbal Encyclopedia

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Read about our daily life, how we live without the modern conveniences most people cherish. You will find recipes for food, and recipes for relaxed living. We gave up modern day life for a self sustainable life. It is at times tough, but in all ways so much more rewarding.

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Kathy has worked with the healing power of plants for over 15 years. The scope of her practice includes herbal therapies, flower essences, customized nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle recommendations. We also offer referrals to other providers as necessary. If you would like to explore a more natural health maintenance style for yourself and your family, call 603-539-7878 to arrange an appointment.

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Classes and workshops on:

• Lowering Cholesterol Naturally
• Healing Anxiety Naturally
• Boosting Your Immune System
• Natural First Aid
• and more….

Consultations Assisting you in your Personal Health can include any of the following:

• Herbal Remedies (teas, tinctures etc…)
• Flower Remedies
• Aromatherapy
• Herbal Pain Management
• Customized Nutrition
• Lifestyle recommendations

Herbal Remedies

Our herbs , herbal remedies, flower remedies, aromatherapy products are available through the center with or without a consultation. Please call us with your needs.

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Stop by for coffee, tea and other beverages in many different flavors and varieties. We also carry a few natural foods basics, bottled water, and over 80 herbs.

We take pride in what we grow and only sell organic produce, herbs, and spices. This gift and apothecary shop also is an opportunity to purchase items in person that we feature in our online store.

Some of the local produce favorites include tomatoes, corn, green beans, lettuce, salad mix, green pepper and squashes. We also will have raspberries this year in limited supply. Our focus is on heirloom vegetables and fruits that we grow in the same manor that great grandpa would have done. Some people call this organic. We just grow it the way the old-timers would have because we eat it too.

Our 2011/12 Hibernation Season Hours:

• We are closed for the winter and subsequent mud seasons.

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Lemon Balm Ointment, Oil and Lip Balm

For 10 years, Cloverleaf Farm has consistently created the best organic herbal products on Earth.

From our organic skin care to our medicinal ointments the quality is unparalleled to others. Cloverleaf Farm products are made fresh and do not contain preservatives. This assures high quality optimal healing benefits. We use only natural and certified organic ingredients…no chemical preservatives, fillers or artificial fragrances…ever.

Our products are made using only the finest organic herbs, oils, butters, and ingredients made on Earth. When available, we use herbs and ingredients straight from our gardens.

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Front Garden and Back of Shoppe

Cloverleaf Farm is an organic farm nestled in the scenic Lakes Regions in beautiful Effingham, NH.

For over 210 years our farm has graced the quaint neighborhood known locally as “Taylor City”. Taylor City comprises two states (New Hampshire and Maine), two counties (Carroll and York), and two towns (Effingham, and Parsonsfield).

Our main passion is creating all natural organic herbal body care and medicinal herbal products for the whole family.

The original homestead (left building in picture) dates back to about 1795. In this marvelous relic of a building, is the old kitchen with the original sink still in place. It is in here that the inspiration comes from for all the herbal products. It is also in here that we produce them. All our products are made in small batches to ensure our customers the highest quality herbal products.

Our second passion is heirloom vegetables. In season, we grow organic heirloom veggies, fruits, and of course, herbs. We chose heirloom for their distinct flavor and characteristics. We grow heirloom tomato varieties such as Mortgage Lifter, Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, and Black Prince. Once you have tasted one of our heirloom tomatoes, you won’t want a store bought hybrid tomato ever again. Our farm stand is open Mid April – Christmas.

Cloverleaf Farm has had a long and rich history, and we are proud to be a part of it.

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