“We have purchased lamb from the Hewitts for years and vegetables from the Big Red Barn before that. So when it came time to add a starter sheep flock to our small homestead, we could think of no one better to buy from.
I initially wondered if it was worth hiring them for ag consulting additionally since we are so small. I tend to think of this service as something for large commercial operations.
Boy, are we glad we got the consulting part too. We've never had sheep before and this was absolutely worth it's weight in gold (or Amex.) Brian and Michelle came out to our property and identified the types of grass, appropriateness of our fencing and shelter, and recommended an amount of animals based on the lot size. They immediately followed up by email with a written list of specific supplies they recommend. Our ram and ewes were selected based on this meeting and delivered to us. We really felt like all our questions were answered and when our first sheepergency came up, they immediately responded to our anxious questions.
So many people I know are trying to add some element of farming to their already busy day job lives, but don't know where to start. I highly recommend Brian and Michelle for even small properties: let them save you the expense and headache reinventing the wheel from their years of learned experience!”
“This is a master gardeners paradise. There is so much variety and the plants are well cared for. No weeds, No pest, just healthy plants. If you’re lucky enough to meet Fred he will entertain you with his fountain of knowledge and possibly give you a tour of his Manzanitas. The minute you step out of the car you can tell this is a special place that’s well cared for.”
“The staff here are awesome. Always ready to help and will point me in the right direction if they don't carry what I need. Even if I'm asking for heating pellets right before closing and they're in the back because it's late in the season, they happily run to the back for me and load my car without me even asking for help.”
“I usually don't leave reviews, but Old Mill is seriously such a gem! If you’re looking for quality garden supplies, pet supplies, or even cute gifts, this place has it all. I’ve picked up several gift items here for family members over the last couple years, and they’ve always been a hit. I don’t even live in the area, but I stop by this store most times I’m in Dallas.
The staff is also incredibly friendly and helpful. You can tell everyone genuinely enjoys working together and cares about each other, which gives the whole place such a welcoming vibe. There’s a couple who work there—I don’t recall their names, but the handsome gentleman with the distinctive hat, and the petite gal— who answered questions about my cat's needs a while back. They are adorable together. And the way they LOOK at each other— AUGH!! It’s honestly so sweet to see, and it adds to that family-business charm. You can always count on the staff to help.
The atmosphere overall is warm, friendly, and the kind of place that keeps you coming back.
Edit: Here's a pic of something I almost bought to send my sister... too cute! VVV”