Our Story

...and some family photos.

We are Brad Luke and Betsy Carter. For our second careers, we’ve dedicated ourselves to herb and lavender farming, believing the earth’s plants are meant to heal and inspire—a gift we share with pollinators and loose leaf herbal tea drinkers.

A lifelong plant lover, Brad Luke’s calling to the soil was cemented while hiking the rugged trails of Appalachia. After serving in the U.S. Navy and spending a career in medical sales, Brad has traded clinical healing for the restorative power of the earth—applying his dedication to care to our lavender fields and pollinator sanctuary.

Summer Picnic -- Happy to be at our old stomping grounds - Annapolis, MD.

A lifelong gardener and outdoor enthusiast, Betsy Carter spent years traveling the country only to discover that the most rewarding work is done with hands in the soil. As a dedicated student of wellness, she believes in the time-tested power of plants, finding her purpose in crafting loose leaf herbal teas that offer nature’s most authentic form of nourishment

HIKING -- Realizing that a good hike can use a good herbal tea.

When we began exploring where to build a farm, we considered several states, but Kentucky stood out. Its limestone-rich soil, rolling Appalachian foothills, supportive climate, and natural affinity for medicinal and aromatic herbs spoke directly to our vision. So we rooted ourselves here —diving into soil health, regenerative practices, and plant vitality. We studied the regenerative power of worms, attended new-farmer classes, learned from seasoned growers, and toured lavender farms for hands-on wisdom. We also attended coffee roasting, blending and tasting classes, gaining insight into what coffee and tea drinkers consider with every sip.

Today, Fiddlehead Farm reflects that entire journey. From the farm to the cup, everything we grow is guided by our belief that nature already provides what we need—if we nurture it with care, curiosity, and purpose.