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

Special Thanksgiving Basket

November 19, 2011

This week's harvest:
Spinach
Lettuce
Kale
Green choice: Arugula, Green Mustard, Collards
Carrots
Sweet Potatoes
Potatoes
Butternut Squash
Garlic
Salad Turnips
Daikon Radish - free choice

This week's farm news:

It was a mostly quiet week here on the farm, aside from a small birthday party for little Miss Opal. It was especially quiet without Jesse and Hannah here. Boy, we sure miss them!

...And speaking of those two dears... They stopped by the farm on their way north to pick up the remainder of their things. We all had a lovely visit. Apparently, as they were leaving the farm they stopped by the gardens one last time to pick some veggies and, well, they also got engaged!!! Wow! Isn't that just the sweetest news! What a grand finale to their internships!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Thanksgiving Baskets

Here's a reminder that we are offering a Thanksgiving basket this Saturday November 19th. We will be at the West Nashville Farmers Market from 9am-12noon (if you need to come earlier we will be setting up at 8am). You can pay for your basket when you pick it up. $25 for small, $40 medium, $55 for the new "family basket" (equals a small plus a medium). NOTICE we will not be coming for 3 weeks after this (December 10th) so do consider a larger than usual basket.

Here's what you may find in your Thanksgiving basket:
Kale, Arugula, Lettuce, Sweet Potatoes, Red Potatoes, Garlic, Butternut Squash, Salad Turnips, Carrots, Collards or Mustard Greens, and maybe Spinach.

If you're interested, PLEASE let us know what size basket you want by calling us at 270-457-2847.

Thanks and see you Saturday!
Eric

2011 Fall Season, Week 8

November 12, 2011

This week's harvest:
Butternut Squash
"Confection" Winter Squash
Sweet Potatoes
Garlic
Lettuce
Chinese Cabbage
Parsley
Salad Turnips
Daikon Radish
Greens Choice: Kale, Green Mustard, Red Mustard, Arugula (small shares pick 1, medium shares pick 2)

This week's farm news:

Well, folks, today wraps up this season's fall share! Thanks to all of you who participated!! We'll be back again next Saturday for a special "Thanksgiving Basket". Please let us know if you are interested... either by putting your name on our list at the market or by responding to the email that we'll be sending out early next week. The cost will be: $25/small, $40/medium, or $55/family-size. We would feel so honored for our veggies to be part of your Thanksgiving feasts!

We enjoyed our last week with our dear interns, Jesse and Hannah, here on the farm. We cannot thank them enough for such a wonderful season and all of their hard work and commitment! They have especially touched the lives of our children (and, I think, have equally been touched by our children!) We are so grateful and thankful and we wish them many, many blessings!