Category Archives: 2013 Harvest

We are picking a variety of heirloom eggplant and peppers that includes Fengyuan, Pandora, Kazakhstan and Ronde De Valence eggplant and Jimmy Nardello’s and Bullnose sweet peppers. the eggplants are $4.00 per bag, the Bullnose peppers are $1.00 each and … Continue reading →

We are just starting to pick okra and have it in the stand for $2.00 per pint. It’s great pickled with some of our fresh garlic.

We are starting to pick the heirloom tomatoes as well as cherry tomatoes. The cherry tomatoes are sold either as a mixed pint of Sungold, Black Cherry and Red Cherry or by the individual variety. The Full-size tomatoes that are … Continue reading →

We moved the fall chicks out to their pasture this morning. We gave them an electric netting fence in addition to the electric pasture fence. the extra protection keeps Tiger the barn kitty away. They really enjoy the fresh air, … Continue reading →

We will be at the Minooka Farmers market today from 9 till noon in the lower parking lot across from Cookies. We will be selling sweet corn that Bill is picking this morning, cherry tomatoes, heirloom beets, herbs and zinnias. … Continue reading →

For all of you who have been asking for sweet corn – it’s ready! This is non-GMO and un-sprayed calico corn. We picked it this morning, checked each ear and removed any bugs. It’s bagged and in the cooler. $6.00 … Continue reading →

cherry tomatoes are ripe and in the stand. They are a mix of Black Cherry, Sungold and Red Cherry. $3.00 per pint. we also have lettuce, green and yellow beans, red and green cabbage, eggplant, herbs and eggs.

We are having a fantastic crop of green and yellow beans and are offering either at $3.00 per pound if you would like to buy either a half (15 lbs.) or full (30 lbs.) bushel for canning or freezing. The regular price … Continue reading →

We will be at the Minooka Farmers Market tomorrow from 9 till noon with green and yellow beans, eggplant, zucchini, red and green cabbage, garlic scapes, beets, assorted herbs and flowers. We Will also have yarn from our Suri alpacas.

Garlic scapes are ready and it’s a very short season. If you’ve never tried them, here are some suggestions. $4.00 for a 1/2 lb bag Garlic Scape Butter 6 garlic scapes, finely chopped (cut off the bulb at the top … Continue reading →

Beets and kale are ready in the stand. $3.00 per bunch or bag We also have broccoli, sugar snap peas, red and green cabbage, various herbs and eggs.

Cour Di Bue and Red Express cabbage are ready in the stand. They make a beautiful cole slaw!

Creekside Natural Farm will be a vendor at the 3 French Hens market in Morris tomorrow from 8 till 2. This will be our first time at this market and we’re very excited about selling at one of the best … Continue reading →

We have hanging baskets this year. They are a combination of Million Bells and variegated greenery in a wicker hanging basket. $22.00

Parabella had her cria (baby alpaca) early on Wednesday morning. She had a little boy and we’re still working on a name for him. Everything went so well that Bill and I we’re still eating our breakfast and the sun was … Continue reading →

Today is Parabella’s due date. No cria today, but there is definitely something moving in there! Maybe tomorrow.

We will be changing internet servers today and hopefully all will go smoothly. If not, and you need to reach us, you can call. If you need to know if there are eggs in the stand – the answer is … Continue reading →