Wisteria Gardens, Inc. CSA
The gently winding driveway into Wisteria Farms is reminiscent of farms from the past, embracing the visitor with a welcoming feeling. Kevin and Jo Lyn Cornelsen lived overseas for 12 years and longed for special property. When Kevin discussed purchasing the farm with his father, his father imparted a bit of wisdom to him, “Just go forward; don’t look back.” That is exactly what they have done.
Jo Lyn said they created this “wonderful, peaceful place ... to share it with others.” This year, they plan to offer four events at their farm with the first being the Spring Garden Party scheduled for Thursday, May 21st, 3:00-8:00 p.m. The Heritage Celebration Day is planned for July with other organizations invited to share heritage-related items and demonstrations. In mid-October, an autumn festival is planned to be followed later with a Winter Lights Festival.
When they purchased this farm in 2000, they started many fun and welcoming projects on it. Visitors enjoy a 1938 logging truck laden with antique garden tools and a beautiful flower bed where logs rested in years gone by. The mini-sanctuaries throughout the visitor-accessible area include the pavilion, a cottage garden and a fairy rose garden. Spring visitors will also be gifted with viewing the peacocks parading their finery. Wisteria Gardens seemed a fitting name for the farm with many beautiful wisteria vines.
Wisteria Gardens is one of Clark County’s newest CSA farms. Last year they grew the equivalent of four shares to share with family and friends and are offering twenty shares this year for 20 weeks. Half shares are the same but every other week. Traditional vegetables are offered in the shares with some surprises along the way.
Contact Information
Wisteria Gardens14101 N.E. 144th Street
PO Box 1498
Brush Prairie, WA 98606
Kevin and Jo Lynn Cornelsen
(360) 907-1151