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The wagon has been put away but we’re still open!

We have taken the wagon from the corner for the winter, but we still have some veggies in the cooler. We have kale, pears, some really nice peppers and eggs. The hens are enjoying the cover crop we planted in … Continue reading

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Meet Betsy!

Freedom had her first cria yesterday and it’s a girl! Her daddy is Liberty so we named the baby Betsy Ross (aunt Judy’s idea). They spent their first day in the barn alone and we let them out this morning … Continue reading

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Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Peppers

Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Peppers 1 lb Thinly Sliced Sirloin Steak (or you can use deli roast beef) 8 Slices Provolone Cheese… 4 Large Green Bell Peppers 1 Medium Sweet Onion 1 pound White Mushrooms 3 Tbsp Butter 3 Tbs. … Continue reading

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The End Is Near!

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

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Pear Preserves

Pear Preserves 1½ cups sugar 2½ cups water 6 medium cored, pared, hard, ripe pears, cut in halves or quarters (about 2 lbs) 1½ cups sugar 1 thinly sliced lemon Yield:  About 5 half-pint jars Procedure: :  Combine 1½ cups … Continue reading

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Lots of Pears!

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

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Chicken lock down

We’ve been forced to start the nightly chicken lock-down by the owl who visited last night. 18 more nights to protect the meat chickens. Go look for some rodents Mr. Or Mrs. Owl!

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Now picking Pears!

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

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Lamb – 100% Grass Fed

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

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Salsa in the stand!

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

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We’re picking apples today!

Today we’re picking apples. As usual, these are never sprayed, never thinned, all natural treats. These are the same apples we use to make our fast-selling applesauce. We have only two trees, so come and get them before they’re gone!

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More Salsa?

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

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Plenty of Just-Picked Tomatoes in the Stand!

We’ve just picked lots of large, medium, and cherry heirloom tomatoes. Nothing better than late summer tomatoes. Get them while you can! Large and medium are $4.00 per pint, and we have three varieties of cherry at $3.00 per pint.

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Fresh Applesauce

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!

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New at Creekside Natural Farm!

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

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Minooka Market

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

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Corn stalks and Straw Bales

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.

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Fresh Salsa

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.

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3 French hens Market

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

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Chickens

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).

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Lettuce is back!

We have freshly picked, washed and spun lettuce in the stand for $3.00 per bag.

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Minooka Market

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.

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Egg cartons

If you have clean egg cartons, we would love to recycle them for you. We use them to package our eggs in an effort to avoid a price increase and are running very low. You can drop them off in … Continue reading

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Tomato Sandwich Night

I wanted to share an awesome idea my friend came up with. Her mother is in a nursing home and she loves our tomatoes & tomato sandwiches. Kathy started taking them to her in the nursing home and that led … Continue reading

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evening adventure

This evenings adventure was to “Owl proof” the meat chickens. They already have 2 rows of electric fence protecting them, but the owl wasn’t bothered by that last night. From now until Sept. 12th, we will be “corralling” them into … Continue reading

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Fresh salsa

Fresh heirloom tomato salsa is back in the stand! This may be the last batch depending on the tomato supply.

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Beets are back

We have beets in the cooler again for $3.00 per bunch. They are heirloom Cylindra beet with a buttery texture.

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More Chickens!

We have decided to get another batch of meat chickens this fall because of the great demand for our pasture raised organic chicken. If you would like to reserve chicken, please either drop your deposit, order and contact info in … Continue reading

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White peaches

The yellow peaches that were picked on Sunday are almost gone, but this morning I picked white peaches. They are about the size of an apricot and even sweeter than the yellow peaches. They are not perfect because they have … Continue reading

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Fresh Salsa

Made a fresh batch of salsa on my rain day yesterday!

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