Spring gets all of the glory when it comes to growing vegetables, but organic farmers Beeson and Scott Ireland realized one of their sweetest moments in the fall of 2022 when they were married in — you guessed it — Ireland.

“Our families are all over the country, and we have friends and family everywhere. We wanted to do something special and intimate,” says Beeson.

After a lengthy honeymoon traveling the Irish coast, the newly-minted Mr. and Mrs. Ireland returned to a big party and a new home where they plan to build their lives. The classic home on Pine Ridge Road includes a large property and lots of garden spaces, including one built around the fountain where Scott proposed. Before their engagement, the couple had been looking for a condominium to buy. Scott secretly began checking out larger options. “I was a few signatures away from purchasing the house when I took her on the tour,” says Scott.  Beeson adds, “He rushed through our tour. We got out to the fountain, and I blacked out ... He got down on one knee ... I don’t know what happened. It was a great day for Beeson Warren, y’all!”

While they had met years prior, the two reconnected on Scott’s first day selling produce at The Farmers Market at Pepper Place. Beeson was his first customer. Scott and his partner bought property in Talladega County in 2016 and began building greenhouses, digging wells and planting seeds. Ireland Farms now grows organic vegetables and fruits year-round. Scott is owner and operator. Beeson serves as the self-appointed “head of farm morale.” Their products are featured on menus at restaurants like Helen, Automatic and Slim’s Pizzeria. Farm boxes are delivered to customers’ homes. Their favorite moments are when Crestline neighbors pick up their boxes and chat over a beer on Wednesdays at Porch, the Crestline restaurant where Scott is a partner. “To create these relationships with your neighbors … it makes the juice worth the squeeze,” says Scott.

The Irelands clearly live in the moment, but they are also excited about their future. “What’s next?" asks Scott. “Knock on wood; it’s children. That’s our inspiration for being in this house. It’s not just for the two of us.” Beeson adds, “This house was built in the '50s. There’s so much love that’s already been in this home, and I want this house to explode with love by the end of the time we’re here.”

With dogs underfoot and flowers all around, the Irelands clearly have a love of life. Fortunately, they’ve found the perfect homestead to grow that love.