05/29/2026
In honor of Historic Preservation Month, we’re pleased to highlight our work at the Comstock Ferre in Wethersfield, CT – one of the oldest heirloom seed companies in the United States. Founded in 1811, Comstock quickly became a trusted name in New England gardening. In 2020, the historic property was sold to the operators of the on-site Heirloom Market, while the seed business continues as a distributor of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, keeping heritage gardening alive in New England and beyond.
Today, Comstock Ferre is a living history destination where visitors can explore restored barns, offices, and grounds where seeds have been sorted and packed for more than 200 years.
Leading Edge Construction completed the transformation of a 1,200-square-foot greenhouse into a new special events space designed to complement the site’s historic character. The project included construction of a custom tavern and bar featuring preserved fronts from the property’s original seed bins, carefully repurposed to reflect the building’s agricultural history. Paired with the site’s authentic post-and-beam interior and Early American architecture, the renovated space blends historic preservation with new community use that was part of a larger multi-phase expansion.