The Story Behind Liz's Lemon Farm
Hi, my name is Liz.
Ten years ago, I was diagnosed with Lyme disease, along with co-infections, mold toxicity, heavy metals, and other health challenges. But my journey started long before that.
For nine years prior to my diagnosis, I struggled with unexplained physical symptoms—severe hair loss, thyroid dysfunction, extreme exhaustion, and relentless brain fog. At the time, I had just had my second baby, so I brushed it off as normal postpartum struggles and kept pushing forward.
By the time I had my third baby, my symptoms worsened. My hormones were shutting down, my arms felt numb, and I suffered from constant joint and muscle pain. My neck was stiff, my throat felt tight, I was always hungry yet couldn't lose the baby weight, and I was overwhelmingly exhausted. Still, I kept going—running, exercising more, taking care of my kids, and pushing through life.
Then came our fourth baby, and I hit a wall. I simply couldn’t do it anymore. Something was deeply wrong.
Finally, I found a doctor who looked beyond the surface, testing for everything. The results were both shocking and validating: Lyme disease, mold toxicity, heavy metals, Epstein-Barr virus, and more. It wasn’t in my head. I wasn’t imagining it. I wasn’t just tired or depressed. There was a real explanation.
I threw myself into treatment—detoxing from mold and heavy metals, adopting alternative therapies, and completely changing my diet and lifestyle. It took nearly a decade of persistence, doubt, and pleading with the heavens for answers. Healing wasn’t linear, but I wouldn’t trade those hard years for anything.
Then, on February 29, 2024, something changed. For the first time in years, I felt truly well. I had hope. And I knew I wanted to do something that brought me joy.
One of the most unexpected yet meaningful moments in my journey came from my sweet little neighbor in the midst of the Lyme's Rollercoaster I was going through. After hearing about my illness from his parents he came to my door one day with cookies, “I’m sorry Liz that you have Lemons Disease,” he said. His innocent mispronunciation made me smile, but it also reminded me of the love and support I had in my community. That simple moment transformed the way I saw my journey.
That’s when the idea for Liz’s Lemon Farm was born.
I’ve always loved flowers, but I knew my vision was bigger than just me. I needed help. That’s where Joshua, my biggest cheerleader and husband, and Kevin, my flower-loving friend and landscape designer, came in.
Kevin was also struggling with illness, and in a way, this farm became part of both of our healing journeys. He was later diagnosed with Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr, and mold toxicity, and I knew that, just like me, he would find his way back to health.
The 2024 growing season was the most healing, rejuvenating, and fulfilling experience I could have asked for—physically, spiritually, and mentally. The support we’ve received has been incredible, and I can’t wait to see what this journey brings next.
At Liz’s Lemon Farm, we’re not just growing flowers. We’re growing hope, resilience, and a community that uplifts one another.
Thank you for being a part of our story.
Our Team
Liz Salisbury
Founder & Head Cultivator
Kevin Fish
Co-Founder and Co-Head Cultivator