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"I'm late! I'm late for a very important date!
Posted 5/7/2011 1:03am by Heather Redden.
At least that is how I'm feeling right now. The constant rain (which I know is going to go away and then turn into a drought) and mud have delayed most everything that we want to do this spring on the farm. Add to that the fact that Brandon is working lots and lots of mandatory overtime at his off farm job (we aren't complaining, since lot's of folks still can't find a job) and it's a recipe for making me feel like I somehow followed the farming rabbit down the hole and am a little confused about where I ended up : ) See, this whole farming thing on this scale was really more his idea than mine to start with but I discovered a passion for it that borders on over the top. It amazes me the number of ways the farm has morphed during this 5 year journey. The farm has it's own personality and is like having another child to care for and at the moment I'm pretty much a single parent!
Saturday (as in today), I will be at the Granny's Garden Plant Sale in Loveland answering questions about backyard chicken keeping from 1-5 PM. They have lots of wonderful veggie plants and flowers for sale and the proceeds support the school education programs they do. http://www.grannysgardenschool.com/403-00-0-party-springwebpage.html
The lambs continue to trickle in. We now have 4 ewe lambs and the first boy came a few days ago. Shamrock decided to have her cute little girl the evening of April 28 under a beautiful full rainbow. The baby's name is Goldie. We have three ewes left to lamb. It is loads of fun watching the lambs run races in the pasture and harass the chickens.
I am happy to announce two upcoming events at the farm. The first is a Shearing Day on Sunday, May 29 from 1-5 PM. Come out and learn to shear a sheep using hand shears (I do it the old fashioned way), ask your sheepy questions, and learn about sheep husbandry. Admission is $5. Oh, and you get to see the lambs!
The second event is the much requested Beekeeping Class on Sunday, June 5 starting at 1:00. This class will be very hands on. We will spend time looking inside my hives and learning about the biology and art of beekeeping. We will then have a follow up question and answer session. I am limiting the class to 10 people so that everyone can have plenty of opportunity to see and ask questions. I will plan a second date if there are more people interested. It will be geared mostly to beginners although if you already have bees but would like to see how hives are managed using absolutely no chemicals then you are more than welcome. You will need your own veil as I don't have extras. Veils are relatively inexpensive ($20 or less). No fancy suit is needed; long pants and long shirt with gloves and veil will keep you protected. No one will be allowed in my beeyard without a veil so don't even try it! The cost for the class is $15. Please let me know of your interest as soon as possible. Payment will be necessary in advance via mail or Paypal to hold your spot.
Finally, and I apologize that this became ridiculously long, the schedule for summer drop offs. I will be coming to Ft. Thomas and Independence on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month. That means this Wednesday, May 11 to start. I will be in Ft. Thomas at 7:00 and Independence at 8:00. I'll need to find an alternative drop site in Ft. Thomas so as not to interfere with the farmers' market at that time. Suggestions? Orders will be due by Wednesday at noon. We currently have available:
1. Pastured eggs-$5 a dozen
2. Lamb-riblets, steaks, liver, heart-quantities are very limited and the price is $7.50 per pound.
3. Chicken feet at $2.50 per pound
4. Spring Garlic-$0.50 per stalk
Lots for you to think about and I hope to hear from and see you soon.
Sincerely,
Heather Redden
www.naturesharborfarm.com
Saturday (as in today), I will be at the Granny's Garden Plant Sale in Loveland answering questions about backyard chicken keeping from 1-5 PM. They have lots of wonderful veggie plants and flowers for sale and the proceeds support the school education programs they do. http://www.grannysgardenschool.com/403-00-0-party-springwebpage.html
The lambs continue to trickle in. We now have 4 ewe lambs and the first boy came a few days ago. Shamrock decided to have her cute little girl the evening of April 28 under a beautiful full rainbow. The baby's name is Goldie. We have three ewes left to lamb. It is loads of fun watching the lambs run races in the pasture and harass the chickens.
I am happy to announce two upcoming events at the farm. The first is a Shearing Day on Sunday, May 29 from 1-5 PM. Come out and learn to shear a sheep using hand shears (I do it the old fashioned way), ask your sheepy questions, and learn about sheep husbandry. Admission is $5. Oh, and you get to see the lambs!
The second event is the much requested Beekeeping Class on Sunday, June 5 starting at 1:00. This class will be very hands on. We will spend time looking inside my hives and learning about the biology and art of beekeeping. We will then have a follow up question and answer session. I am limiting the class to 10 people so that everyone can have plenty of opportunity to see and ask questions. I will plan a second date if there are more people interested. It will be geared mostly to beginners although if you already have bees but would like to see how hives are managed using absolutely no chemicals then you are more than welcome. You will need your own veil as I don't have extras. Veils are relatively inexpensive ($20 or less). No fancy suit is needed; long pants and long shirt with gloves and veil will keep you protected. No one will be allowed in my beeyard without a veil so don't even try it! The cost for the class is $15. Please let me know of your interest as soon as possible. Payment will be necessary in advance via mail or Paypal to hold your spot.
Finally, and I apologize that this became ridiculously long, the schedule for summer drop offs. I will be coming to Ft. Thomas and Independence on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month. That means this Wednesday, May 11 to start. I will be in Ft. Thomas at 7:00 and Independence at 8:00. I'll need to find an alternative drop site in Ft. Thomas so as not to interfere with the farmers' market at that time. Suggestions? Orders will be due by Wednesday at noon. We currently have available:
1. Pastured eggs-$5 a dozen
2. Lamb-riblets, steaks, liver, heart-quantities are very limited and the price is $7.50 per pound.
3. Chicken feet at $2.50 per pound
4. Spring Garlic-$0.50 per stalk
Lots for you to think about and I hope to hear from and see you soon.
Sincerely,
Heather Redden
www.naturesharborfarm.com
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