In the name of ED SCHULER?????

First of all, if this is offensive to anyone, I think I apologize, meaning I hesitate to apologize for something that I have no harmful intentions. Okay, last night at dinner we all sat down and I was ending the prayer with "In the name of Jesus, amen". Immediately, Skylar says "I started praying in the name of Yeshua". It sorta stopped us for a second because although we do not disagree with others that do that, we have never ended prayer that way, so I was explaining what I thought about it to him, and Journey, with a puzzled look (in her very loud, dramatic Journey way) yells questionably "In the name of Ed Schuler????" What a laugh we all had!

Jewel found a rubber band...

Headed down to the dam...

The dam works...

Now they have a swimming hole...

The makers of the dam...

Purslane is about ready...

We had to transplant this Kale, it looks good so far...

New lettuce transplants, Red Butterhead...

A little rainy day production, looks big to us....

Farm Update for week of May 16th

Hello! Hurray for the rain! We have been enjoying all of the rain here on the farm, the veggies love it! It also makes weeding a whole lot easier! There are a few more things available this week, and the time for delivery/pick-up will be 5-6 pm at the same location inWilkesboro. This week, May 18th, we have:


Green Onions - $3/bunch
Garlic Greens - $2/bunch
Lettuce - $2/head (green leaf and romaine)
Loose Leaf Lettuce Mix - $3/bag (1/2 lb bags)
Sunflower Shoots - $3/bag
Tomatoes - kidding!

Radishes - on sale this week for $1/bunch (Cherriette)

Turnips - $2/lb. with greens
Swiss Chard - $2.50/bunch (rainbow chard)
Spinach - $4/bag (1/2 lb. bag)

Green Cabbage (Stonecrop) - .75 cents/lb. (request large,medium or small head)

Wheat Grass - $15/tray - (taking orders, it takes about 10 days to grow)
Fresh Herbs - $1.50/bunch (Dill, Flat Leaf Italian Parsley)

The best soap around is also available, as well as lip balm, lotions, facial care items, and bug spray!

Last Thursday evening we started participating in the Blowing Rock Farmers Market. It went very good, and I believe that it will only get better! There are a lot of people in that area that are very motivated in supporting local food.

We plan on having chicken ready for the 2nd CSA delivery, June 1st. If you would like your chickens not to be frozen, please arrange to make a pick up on the evening of the 31st. Please let us now if that is your plan so we can set up a time for you. All other chickens will be frozen and ready for purchase starting June 1st. Those of you that took advantage of the Early Commitment Promotion, we can have those be available at the June 1st. delivery/pick-up between 5-6pm, otherwise please email for on farm pick-up on a different date.

Thank you for all of your support!

Dale and Cory and all the little farmers here at Harmony Acres!
 
(flower at the top is one of our Columbines in bloom, and the one at the bottom is our Lambs Ear in bloom)

CNG!

Well passed the CNG process! I know its not the Organic Cert. that everyone looks for, buuuttt, it is a step in the right direction, and it gives our customers peace of mind! The program is pretty neat, and a lot less expensive, so its nice to be a part of.

http://www.naturallygrown.org/farms/2604

Spring Growth...

Fischer by the first batch of chickens, 2-3 more weeks!

Carrots...

Bluberries, I can taste them, no wait, that was my smoothie...

Peaches...

Grapes...

Apples, some old variety, very small, but very good!

Market time!

Radishes...

Romaine...

Not sure...

Oh wait, there is a sign!

Ever had beet greens? They are yummy sweet!

Cabbage...about ready...

Kohlarabi... its ok, sorta like a cooked almond

Come on peas! You can do it!

Nasturtiums....peppery, but very good in a salad, or by themselves...

Some ready-to-harvest green and red leaf lettuce; some tomatoes as well...

Rainy Day Thoughts....

"In 1854 a group of God fearing people of West German, Swiss and Alsatian ancestry left New York State and founded the seven villages of Amana in the fertile fields of Iowa. They established their own woolen mills. wagon shops, furniture factory and other industries. Each member contributed some particular skill handed down from father to son in true old world tradition."......

This is something I found inside of a used upright freezer we purchased this weekend. Wow! Would we ever see that on products made today? Not many! I have been trying to come up with something that we might find on an appliance manual if we were to buy one new today and I have drawn a blank. Well not really a blank, but definitely nothing that would be similar to the above. It might say something like: "Made by the the cheapest labor we could find, in another country that has a larger population of individuals that are willing to work for mere pennies in order to support their families. We strive to make sure that our company executives have the highest standard of living, attained by a profit margin that would make your head spin if we were to be truthful in our business practices. Our equipment is designed to last a few years, and is non-repairable, which allows you to build up your credit score by purchasing a new appliances regularly. We have in mind to put repair companies out of business, therefore allowing us to expand our country clubs and use up farmland that allows their animals to use the same air you do, possibly causing world-wide disease. Enjoy your recent purchase."
        Now I know that might sound ridiculous, but maybe it's not. Quality and service is hard to find, so when you do see it, encourage and be a patron! I love to see all the new young vendors at the market in Boone, NC, that have put their hearts into the products they are creating. It's a great and rare thing!
       Well enough of that! It is raining! The rain is coming down very lightly, and it felt great on my back as I was taking care of all of the potato beetles that had it in mind to wipe out our crops! The cucumber beetles have moved in as well! This is where farming organically really tries your true heart. It would be very easy to apply sevens dust, or what ever else is used in the industry, however the trade-off is poisoned food. Its amazing how much we learn as we continue on in this adventure. The leaves of a potato absorb all the nutrients, from the sun and air, as well as the soil, so if we are spraying poison on them, it only makes sense that the potato will be getting fed poison. Aren't I a genius?
       We plan to try eggplant again, but the beetles and flea-like bugs have completely devoured every eggplant plant the we set. They were in several different areas, but all had the same results.

      Our chickens are growing strong. We have two that have lame legs, so we are feeding them liver and ragweed, which are high in riboflavin's, in a separate "hospital" pen.

"Goings" on...(is that really a word?)

This is Cedar's big ol' building!

Cedar and Keaton

One of my winter projects, the steps don't wash out any more...

Rose in bloom...

New turkey poults...

with a few chicks to show them how to eat and drink...

About 200 more cages to make, that's tiring!

A few veggies...

We have some broccoli & turnip greens ready, the rainbow chard is almost there!

First 2010 Market...

Our first 2010 Farmers Market was a blast!

It really paid off to prepare a little more this year, setup was easy, and all went well.

Pea and Sunflower shoots went fast! Hope we can keep up! I'm glad there are so many other dedicated farmers here! We really need a good food supply! 

Cedar and Jewel are just making sure things went good...

WOW, look at those onions! I want some!

The Bok Choy didn't go over very well, and we are finding that to be the case with alot of growers. We had it for dinner with some cooked squash, sausage, purple and yellow, green spring onions,, it was great! We'll have to figure out how to get past the name I guess.