Herd Supply Co.

Before the woods, there was open pasture. Tens of thousands of sheep grazed across nearly every hillside and field in New England, even on the islands. Farmers cleared the land and built stone walls to hold the flocks. When the farms went quiet, the trees came back. But the walls stayed.

Moss-covered and holding their shape after hundreds of years, the stone walls are part of the understory, and part of our history now. They’re also one of the most visible reminders that this land was shaped by sheep long before any of us were here.

The Understory Salve scent follows the name: stone and damp earth, a thread of something green, and the deep animal warmth of lanolin. Lanolin-rich and deeply nourishing, our thinnest salve yet contains lanolin, calendula-infused jojoba oil, dandelion-infused olive oil, avocado oil, beeswax, mango butter, squalane, vitamin E, and our essential oil blend.

Available now. Link in bio.

We’ve spent the past few months developing and testing two new lanolin essentials – thank you to everyone who helped shape them 🫶

The result: the Understory Salve and Calendula Mint Lip Balm. The lip balm glides on smoothly and keeps your lips soft for hours, and the salve was refined through feedback to feel lightweight, fast-absorbing, and genuinely useful. Both work, and both feel good to use.

Preorder the set for an automatic 10% off. Limited window before our May 6 launch at H+H Americas. Orders are expected to ship mid-May once packaging arrives.

Link in bio!

Grab your needles and join us in the sheep pasture! 🐑

Knitting in the Field is happening Sunday, May 3 at Beckett Farms – a relaxed morning of stitching, fresh air, and good company. All skill levels welcome! Please register at beckettfarms.com (link in bio). Rain date: May 17.

New lambs, fresh wool, and the start of another season of making.

Everything we create begins here – with the sheep, the land, and the rhythms of the farm. is where our sheep milk and raw wool come from, and the inspiration behind everything we make.

And yes, Honor the lamb is settling into the flock quite well. She loves her bottle and is now eating hay like the others. We think her mom recognizes her… although she hasn’t accepted her back.

Still looking for firewood? We heard other farms are sold out, but we’ve still got seasoned hardwood ready to go. $30/section – come on by!

Lanolin Salve has quietly become one of the most-requested products we make, and for good reason. Yes, it smells like a sheep. And a little goes a long way – a single jar can last months or even years.

Lanolin is what sheep produce to protect their wool from the elements. It’s been used since ancient Greece and Egypt for healing and skin care, and it’s used now for the same reason it worked then: it’s naturally water-resistant and waxy, which means it sits on top of your skin to seal in moisture – not quickly absorb into it. That’s what makes it so effective. It’s especially loved by bakers, nursing moms, pet owners, and anyone who works with their hands.

Because lanolin isn’t currently made domestically in bulk or to the quality we need, we source EP-grade lanolin—the same purity level approved for breastfeeding. Ours is 100% lanolin. No fillers, no petroleum, nothing else.

If you haven’t tried it yet, now’s a good time. We’re restocked and ready.

Despite the two feet of snow outside my window, they’re spring markets and coming soon!

Wayland Farm Fiber Days
Sunday, March 8
10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Russell’s Garden Center

Somerville Winter Farmers’ Market
Saturday, March 7
Saturday, April 11
191 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143

New England Farm and Fiber Festival
Sunday, February 8, 2026
10am – 4pm
Boston Center for the Arts Cyclorama

Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival
Saturday, April 26, 2026
9am – 4pm
North Haven Fairgrounds

2026 is the year of finally experimenting with and developing a new line of lanolin-based skincare – with the goal of creating lotion bars, a diaper balm, lip balm, a lighter salve, and more through trial and error.

Behind the scenes, I’ve been testing formulations tweaking ratios with , and figuring out what works best for my skin (as tester #1!). Now I’m looking for a small group of people to try the products and share honest feedback via a short survey.

If you’re interested in being part of the process, sign up with the link in our bio. Samples are free, but I’m asking for $10 to cover shipping.

As we close out the year, I hope for gentle days – the kind this illustration by reminds me of. It brings me back to childhood afternoons in my hometown’s Colonial houses (and yes, dropping CDs into the Underground Railroad tunnels), avoiding the needlepoint my grandmother desperately wanted me to love, but falling for crafting nonetheless.

We’ll be working behind the scenes until the new year, and we’d love to see you at the Wayland Farm & Fiber Days at Russell’s Garden Center on January 18th. Here’s to a slower, more grounded year ahead. Merry everything from Leah & the sheep 🐑

Meet Hazel. Your go-to soap for clean hands, soft skin, and good vibes. Handcrafted in small batches, this earthy-floral bar blends carrot + essential oils with ground coffee for a gentle scrub after a long day 🌱☕ Perfect for post-garden dirt or just a reset in the shower.