We spend approximately one-third of our lifetime in bed. During sleep our bodies are rejuvenating and repairing from the previous day. What our beds are made of - mattresses, sheets, comforters and pillows - all contribute to how our bodies react to the sleep we get....
When it comes to wanting the best for your baby, the fabric you choose to clothe them in is very important. Today’s children are exposed to an enormous amount of harmful chemicals, more than any other generation, and these environmental toxins can be a big threat to...
It’s finally summer, which means we’re gearing up for a lot more time spent out in the sun—or better yet, a perfect spot in the shade! You might not be able to gather with friends at your favorite local eatery right now, but you can certainly prepare your own food and...
So here we are. The Lady Farmer Guide to Slow Living is at long last coming into the world. It's been a longer project than it started out to be, but isn't that often the case? It wasn't the writing of it that took a while. That part came fairly quickly and easily a...
Lady Farmer began with a mission—to create clothes that we love to wear, that are functional for our lifestyles, and that are produced ethically to protect industry workers and our planet. Fast fashion is among the topmost polluting industries in the world, and our...
Are you looking for simple ways to cultivate more sustainable holiday traditions? Rethinking our decorations, tree trimming and gift wrapping is a good place to start. Traditional holiday ornaments, gift wrapping paper, tape, ribbons and trimmings often contain...
We began Lady Farmer with the mission to create clothes that we love, and that are produced with care and concern for the planet, the producers and the consumers. We also wanted to help consumers understand the devastating effects of widespread practices in the fashion industry, and to try and affect a shift towards a more sustainable system. This begins with an understanding of our clothing as, fundamentally, an agricultural product.
The fall is a magical time for us here at Lady Farmer. And no, it's not just because we get to cozy up with our dogs by the fire or watch the crisp sunrises through the yellowing leaves of the black walnut tree out back (although that's pretty great).... One of the...
At Lady Farmer, we’re all about helping you cultivate your own sustainable lifestyle. This includes helping you find the best quality products for all of your basic needs–and other than oxygen, nothing is more basic than water for survival.
The personal freedoms we enjoy in this country are central to our nationwide celebrations on July 4th. How about choosing this day to be FREE from single-use plastics? As history would have it, the birthday of our great nation happens at the zenith of summer. It’s the...
It’s time to bring the most versatile of breezy sustainable garments back into your slow living rotation. With its blend of sustainable hemp, organic linen and hard-working design, our Demeter Tunic is one that Lady Farmers everywhere can’t stop reaching for. Anna in...
At Lady Farmer, we’ve been on the hunt for clean, safe and sustainable bedding that we love and trust enough to make available to you. So what is sustainable bedding and why should we be concerned about it? We spend approximately one-third of our lifetime in bed....
Many of us are seeking a more sustainable approach to our holiday celebrations. Let’s take a slow living look at one our favorite cultural symbols of spring, the Easter basket. It’s a tradition to fill baskets to the brim with neon plastic grass, small toys and...
Here's the update. Our crowd funding kick-off event last week at Rocklands Farm was not only a success, but a whole lot of fun. And of course, why wouldn't it be? We were at a beautiful and unique venue, surrounded by dozens of friends, neighbors, well- wishers, Lady...
These images are from the Good Clothing Company manufacturing facility in Mashpee, MA. We spent some time there last week with Kathryn, founder and director, as well as some of the other lovely women working every day at one of the best examples of what successful...
We created Lady Farmer because we believe in sustainability. We believe in fulfilling our basic human needs for food and clothing without harming our planet or our human community. As small scale farmers, we feel committed to the production and promotion of “slow...
As a culture, we’ve gotten pretty good about caring about where our food comes from. It’s even trendy now to know exactly...to visit farms, to eat at restaurants that are completely transparent about their supply chain. It both tastes better and feels better for our...