If you've ever walked along a Virginia roadside and spotted a towering, silver-green stalk crowned with yellow flowers, you've likely crossed paths with mullein. Growing up to eight feet tall, with leaves as soft as flannel, mullein (Verbascum thapsus) has been a presence in Virginia for centuries. Its story is inseparable from the people who recognized its power — especially Indigenous peoples and African Americans. Mullein growing at Jolly's Mill Pond Farm Where Mullein Com

Farm Volunteer Open House & Work Day 4/04/2026 | 12:00pm - 3:30pm FREE Learn about the heritage ingredients we'll be growing this season and the benefits of becoming a farm volunteer.

Do you want to be a part of our growing volunteer team? During the upcoming season, our volunteers will enjoy team meals and some free organic produce! If you're interested, fill out a volunteer form at https://forms.gle/aTj3H35inw58WYNo7