Jesse and Hannah update

Those of you who picked up the Thanksgiving basket were probably aware that Jesse and Hannah got engaged in their last moments at Bugtussle. What you may not know is that they've got a wonderful blog of their own. Oh, and that they're getting married this week! You can get all the details and follow their story on their Rough Draft Farmstead blog. Congratulations, Jesse and Hannah!

Week #2 for the Winter

December 17, 2011

This week's harvest:
Sweet Potatoes
Butternut Squash
Garlic
Kale
Spinach
Lettuce
Daikon Radish
Salad Turnips

This week's farm news:

Well, folks, this is the last trip we'll be making to Nashville for the year! We want to wish everyone a lovely holiday season surrounded by warmth, good food, and those you love! We'll probably try to come back this way with veggies and eggs in mid-January, but we'll see what the weather has in store for us! So, if we don't make it out of Bugtussle until spring, have a superb winter! And don't forget to take advantage of our "early bird" share prices for next season's shares from now until February 15! Peace to you all!

20 week summer season share:
small share (1/4 bushel)
before Feb. 15 - $375
after Feb. 15 - $400
medium share (1/2 bushel)
before Feb. 15 - $625
after Feb. 15 - $675
large share (1 bushel)
before Feb. 15 - $1175
after Feb. 15 - $1250

Week #1 of the Winter

December 10, 2011

This week's harvest:
Spinach
Kale
Lettuce
Sweet Potatoes
Butternut Squash
Carrots
Daikon Radish
Salad Turnips
Garlic

This week's farm news:

Well, here we are... nearly mid-December already! Seed catalogs are beginning to arrive in our mailbox. As much as we love to fantasize about our future gardens and the coming spring, we aren't quite ready to dive into these catalogs... not just yet. They are being tucked away in our seed catalog drawer for later. Right now we are doing our best to take a little respite, to take some deep breaths, and to have some time of reflection & renewal. We're also busy keeping the family and fires well fed, crafting and tucking away surprises for the coming holidays, playing games, and reading lots of stories. Our version of hibernation. It's actually such a short window of "down time" for us. Practically as soon as the day length starts to once again increase, so does the bustling energy of farm life. We love that and loook forward to it, but over these past ten years of farming and homesteading we have really come to value and honor these December days. Blessings to all of you!!

Veggies this Saturday!

PLEASE let us know if you want a basket before Friday morning. Payment is upon pickup. Veggies are available to anyone, shareholder or not. Prices are below.

We will be bringing veggies and eggs this Saturday December 10th to the LOVE building which is the winter indoor spot for our Farmers Market. We will be there from 10am until noon. The LOVE building is very close to the park where we normally are. Turn onto 47th Ave. right across from the park near McDonalds and then just a block or two back on the corner of Alabama Ave. you will find it. It's painted green. Address is 4611 Alabama Ave. I'm sorry we can't control the hours. I hope it can work for you somehow.

Here's what we plan to bring:
Lettuce, Carrots, Butternut Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Kale, Spinach or Swiss Chard, maybe some Arugula, Collards, and/or Mustard Greens, Salad Turnips, Daikon Radish.
Basket Prices: $25 small, $40 medium, $55 family size. Cash or check upon pickup.
We need to know how much to harvest so please let us know before 8am Fri.

Eggs! We actually have a fair number. The grass is still green so the yolks are still deep orange. Same price: $4.50/dozen. 3 dozen limit. And Ira has 3 and a half dozen duck eggs at $7/dozen, $4/half dozen, $1 each. Eggs are first come first serve. Place your order, cross your fingers, and come early.

Thanks and we are excited to see you all! Miss you!!
Eric, Cher, Ira, Opal, and Olivia