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3 French Hens

Posted on July 12, 2014 by admin

We’re not letting a little rain keep us from the market today! We have beautiful Golden Beets, Cyndrical Beets,, Fresh Hard neck Garlic, Sunflowers, fresh herbs and rosemary plants.

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Farm Fresh Eggs

Posted on July 6, 2014 by admin

Bill’s winter 2013 project has allowed us to double our hen population this year and they are busy girls! Since the new girls started laying, we have not run out of eggs. Perhaps because they’re living in chicken Nirvana. Our … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July!

Posted on July 4, 2014 by admin

Happy 4th of July from Creekside Natural Farm

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Eggplant this week

Posted on July 2, 2014 by admin

We started picking beautiful heirloom eggplant today. They’re in the cooler for $1.00 each or $4.00 per bag for baby eggplant. We also have medium zucchini – $1.00 each Cylindra Beets – $3.00 per bunch Green beans – $4.00 per … Continue reading →

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Creekside Natural Farm Pictures

Posted on June 29, 2014 by admin

The red hollyhocks started on their own as one plant 3 years ago and purple clematis was planted by Bill’s mom years ago. They make a beautiful combination. We moved all the plants in the nightshade family (potatoes, peppers, eggplant and tomatoes)  … Continue reading →

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Garlic Scape Pesto

Posted on June 27, 2014 by admin

GARLIC SCAPE AND ALMOND PESTO Makes about 1 cup 10 garlic scapes, finely chopped 1/3 to 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan (to taste and texture) 1/3 cup slivered almonds (you could toast them lightly, if you’d like) You can also … Continue reading →

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Garlic Scapes are ready!

Posted on June 27, 2014 by admin

Garlic scapes are the stem and flower bud of a hard neck garlic plant. They have a very short season as each plant only grows one. They have a mild garlic flavor and are not hot like the garlic bulb. Our … Continue reading →

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New today

Posted on June 24, 2014 by admin

This morning we picked full size Kale. It’s in the cooler for $3.00 per bunch Cauliflower in the cooler – $3.00 per head Small Zucchini – $5.00 per bag In the herb container we have Basil, Rosemary, Chives, Sage, Dill and Cilantro … Continue reading →

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New today – Cauliflower

Posted on June 22, 2014 by admin

This morning we have cauliflower in the cooler – $4.00 per Jumbo head We re-filled the herb container with Basil, Rosemary, Chives, Sage, Dill and Cilantro – $1.00 per bag Kale and leaf lettuce – $3.00 per bag Sugar-snap peas – … Continue reading →

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Fresh Beets

Posted on June 19, 2014 by admin

The beets are loving this weather! We picked some this morning and they’re in the cooler for $3.00 per bunch. We also have a few pints of strawberries and that will probably be the last for this season.

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Picked Fresh this morning

Posted on June 18, 2014 by admin

By the end of the day yesterday, the stand was pretty empty. Just eggs and a few bags of lettuce left! This morning we picked kale, spinach, cabbage, sugar snap peas and leaf lettuce. The Kale, spinach and lettuce are $3.00 per … Continue reading →

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Strawberries

Posted on June 17, 2014 by admin

picked fresh strawberries this morning. They’re in the stand for $3.00 per pint

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Alpaca Fiber for Sale! eCommerce Shop is Running!

Posted on June 16, 2014 by admin

Our eCommerce site is finally up and running so that you can view and purchase beautiful Suri Alpaca fiber for your own projects. Every online store sets its own prices and policies regarding purchases, returns and guarantees. You may only … Continue reading →

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3 French Hens Market

Posted on June 14, 2014 by admin

We’re all set up for the market in Morris and it looks like a beautiful day. We are selling baby kale, leaf lettuce, red cabbage, Cour Di Bue cabbage, herb plants, alpaca bird nest ball kits and Suri alpaca yarn. … Continue reading →

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New this week

Posted on June 13, 2014 by admin

We are finally picking beets! $3.00 per bunch Strawberries are $3,00 per pint Baby kale and leaf lettuce is $3.00 per bag Broccoli is $3.00 per bag Green Beans are $4.00 per bag Fresh herbs are $1.00 per bag We also … Continue reading →

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New this week

Posted on June 8, 2014 by admin

We started picking broccoli this morning and have it in the stand for $3.00 per bag. We also have a limited amount of green beans for $4.00 per bag and strawberries for $3.00 per pint. Leaf lettuce & spinach for … Continue reading →

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Heirloom Corn

Posted on June 7, 2014 by admin

This is our heirloom yellow dent corn, black oil sunflowers and Floriani Red flint corn. They’re planted in our back field that is bordered on the south and east by trees and a creek and on the north and west … Continue reading →

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Chicken Processing Day

Posted on June 6, 2014 by admin

On our way to Arthur IL for chicken processing. We pulled out of the drive @ 3:15 am and will hopefully be home by 6:00 tonight. If you have pre-ordered and plan to pick up tomorrow, we will be available … Continue reading →

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Lettuce Lovers Rejoice!

Posted on June 5, 2014 by admin

We are picking lots of beautiful and delicious lettuce. Now is the perfect season for really good lettuce as it is a cool season crop. We don’t grow much in the heat of summer because we feel it looses it’s … Continue reading →

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New this week

Posted on May 28, 2014 by admin

We started picking sugar snap peas. They are stringless and super sweet and probably won’t last long in the stand. Sugar snap peas – $2.00 per snack size bag Rasishes – $1.00 per snack size bag Mixed Leaf Lettuce – … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2014 by admin

Happy Memorial Day from Creekside Natural Farm.  

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Chicken Orders

Posted on May 22, 2014 by admin

Our pasture raised, organically fed chicken will be available on June 7th. We will have chicken available 2 times this summer. The 1st will be on June 7th and the 2nd some time in August. We offer them as a … Continue reading →

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This week @ Creekside Natural Farm

Posted on May 19, 2014 by admin

This week we have: Eggs – large ($5.00) and small ($3.00) Lettuce ($3.00) organic veggie and herb plants (bell peppers, eggplant, sweet basil and rosemary) a few of our organic hanging baskets ($22.00) Cowsmo Compost – $6.00 We use Cowsmo in … Continue reading →

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Open House

Posted on May 18, 2014 by admin

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Open House today. It was a beautiful day for it. We would love to see any pictures that were taken today. We were so busy that we didn’t get a chance … Continue reading →

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Back inside for the meat chickens!

Posted on May 15, 2014 by admin

The meat chickens are now back in their big shelter with 2 heat lamps and fresh straw. They were not enjoying their portable shelter with wet grass, only 1 lamp and no solid walls. Hopefully things will warm up and … Continue reading →

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First 3 French Hens Market of the season

Posted on May 9, 2014 by admin

Tomorrow is the first 3 French Hens Market of the season in Morris. It’s a great market and it looks like the weather will be beautiful. We will be in the same spot as last year. We will have fresh … Continue reading →

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Floriani Red Flint Corn

Posted on May 8, 2014 by admin

Today’s we planted our Floriani Red Flint corn. It’s a high protein Italian heirloom corn that we will grind into cornmeal. We will also use some of it to feed our chickens. Our plan is to eliminate the soy in … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Apollo!

Posted on May 1, 2014 by admin

Happy first Birthday to Creekside Natural Farms very first cria (baby alpaca). A year ago today he made his way into the world a few hours before the other alpacas were due to be loaded into the trailer for a … Continue reading →

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Cowsmo compost

Posted on May 1, 2014 by admin

In addition to our Animal Welfare Approved and organic eggs, we also have  Cowsmo organic compost for sale in the stand. This is the same compost we use to start our seedlings and fill our hanging baskets. If you would … Continue reading →

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Today only free shipping @ Bakers Creek

Posted on April 22, 2014 by admin

This is one of my favorite seed companies and they are offering free shipping TODAY Only. www.rareseeds.com

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