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It has gotten to cold too leave eggs in the cooler, so starting today we will be on the “Winter Egg Program”.  You will need to either: call 815-467-5259 or e-mail pam@creeksidenaturalfarm.com Let us know how many eggs you are … Continue reading →

This is Bill’s winter project. He will be building a portable home for the new hens on this old boat trailer. These are Rhode Island Red and Black Australorp. They are both a heritage breed that we chose for their … Continue reading →

Here’s what we have this week: Kale, pears, butternut squash, bell peppers, poblano peppers, Italian Frying peppers and eggs. We also have lamb chops and leg of lamb from our pasture raised Katahdin sheep. If you’re coming out for lamb, … Continue reading →

We’ve picked all the tomatoes, peppers and eggplant and are getting ready for the freezing temps that are coming this weekend. If you like stuffed peppers-now would be a great time to make them and put some extras in the … Continue reading →

Our one pear tree is so full of pears that we are able to sell them at a lower price if you buy a half bushel. A half bushel is about 25 lbs. and we will sell it for $25.00. … Continue reading →

We have started picking pears. If you like them crunchy, keep them in the frig. They will soften and turn yellow after a few days on the counter. We have them in the cooler in 2 lb. bags for $5.00 … Continue reading →

We are selling 100% Grass Fed lamb chops and leg of lamb. This lamb came from Kahdtin sheep that were raised on our pasture and were never fed any grain. the combination of the breed and being 100% grass fed … Continue reading →

After many diversions today, the salsa is finally in the stand!

I’m wondering if I should make another batch of Fresh Heirloom Tomato Salsa. If you agree, either comment or LIKE this on FB.

We now have fresh applesauce in the cooler. It’s made with our own organic apples and cooked with the peels on (that’s why it’s pink) to retain more of the vitamins. The only ingredient is apples!

Today Bill went to WI to pick up our “new” antique combine. We will use it to harvest small plantings of oats for the chickens and wheat. I also discovered that the alpacas LOVE apples. I gave them the scraps … Continue reading →

Today will be the last Minooka Market, we will be there from 9 till noon with heirloom potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, okra, peppers and herbs,

We have corn stalks for $4.00 per bunch and straw for $5.00 per bale. We move the straw inside when there’s a chance of rain, so if you’re looking for it and its not outside you can ask us.

We have a fresh batch of Heirloom Tomato Fresh Salsa in the cooler this morning! We also have heirloom tomatoes, eggplant, various sweet peppers and bell peppers, poblano peppers, hard-neck garlic, okra and beautiful zinnias.

We will be at the 3 French Hens Market in Morris tomorrow from 8 am till 2 pm. We will be bringing lots of heirloom tomatoes, garlic, eggplant, sweet peppers, bell peppers, poblano peppers, okra, herbs and our 100% Suri Alpaca yarn. It … Continue reading →

If you reserved chicken, they will be ready for pick up tomorrow. I will be home all day but may be in the garden picking veggies. If you don’t see me, call my cell (815-715-3590).

Tomorrow we will be at the Minooka Market from 9 till noon. We’ll have heirloom tomatoes, hard neck garlic, heirloom eggplant, okra, various heirloom sweet peppers, bell peppers and a small amount of beets.