http://elkmeadownursery.com Beyond Organic Farming in Zone 5 Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:57:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-happenings/farm-news/carrot-trials-2013/ http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-happenings/farm-news/carrot-trials-2013/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:56:49 +0000 Head Weeder http://elkmeadownursery.com/?p=10165 Let's see what grows in Deary, ID area. This year we've planted 19 varieties of carrots. Anyone up for a carrot tasting session later on this year? Contact us and we'll put you on the list! Head Weeder. Continue reading →]]> http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-happenings/farm-news/carrot-trials-2013/feed/ 0 http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-happenings/elk-meadow-farm-and-nursery-tour-2012/ http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-happenings/elk-meadow-farm-and-nursery-tour-2012/#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2012 04:34:04 +0000 Head Weeder http://elkmeadownursery.com/?p=4703 Approximately 4 acres of beautiful flower and food gardens in growing Zone 5 (Colder growing areas than Moscow or Lewiston). On our walking tours you’ll see a Eucalyptus tree that has survived the winter (and be taught the reason why), a fig tree that just loves the protection of our hoop house, our kiwi arbor, raised beds, the Batik Iris Patch (yes, we’re selling tubers this year), Paw Paw trees, two types of ginger, flowers galore, fruits you’ll not find in any local stores, zone 4 table grapes, our fruit orchard, Pixie’s Berry Patch, lots of arbors and vining plants. We have Indian Runner ducks, rare and endangered chickens (and our regular flock of older “girls” who live at Chicken Hill), our newest fancy chicken coop, butterfly gardens, a variety of composting and permaculture techniques, medicinal and culinary herbs and more. Continue reading →]]> http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-happenings/elk-meadow-farm-and-nursery-tour-2012/feed/ 0 http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-education/articles/beekeeping-tips-and-tricks/ http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-education/articles/beekeeping-tips-and-tricks/#comments Sat, 09 Jun 2012 21:35:24 +0000 Head Weeder http://elkmeadownursery.com/?p=3747 The queens live 4-5 years but after 2-3 years they loose a bit of their vigor. You can tell when you need to replace the queen (order these from Tate’s and have her shipped overnight if you see any problems) because when you check the frames there are a bunch of drones in the frame in a little bunch. The drones are kind of freaky. They will all turn and look at you as a unit when you pick the frame up to check on it. Also, the queen will start laying eggs on the edge of the cone cell instead of the center of the cells. 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Care shall be taken to avoid damaging the plants while harvesting. Culinary herbs (enough for a meal or two) and flowers (bunch size less than 1 ½ inches in diameter) are considered a bonus each week if you like. Herbs and flowers in amounts larger than this can be purchased with your punch cards. Medicinal herbs may be used only by approved members. Continue reading →]]> http://elkmeadownursery.com/general-store/farm-memberships/farm-rules-and-responsibilities/feed/ 0 http://elkmeadownursery.com/general-store/farm-memberships/punch-cards/ http://elkmeadownursery.com/general-store/farm-memberships/punch-cards/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:14:36 +0000 Head Weeder http://elkmeadownursery.com/?p=1271 Elk Meadow Farm & Nursery members will purchase two (2) punch cards to start the season and will be able to purchase additional punch cards as the season progresses. This is what the punch cards look like: Continue reading →]]> http://elkmeadownursery.com/general-store/farm-memberships/punch-cards/feed/ 0 http://elkmeadownursery.com/general-store/farm-memberships/work-share-application/ http://elkmeadownursery.com/general-store/farm-memberships/work-share-application/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:57:12 +0000 Head Weeder http://elkmeadownursery.com/?p=1258 Some activities to do with your work share on Elk Meadow Farm & Nursery: Water, weed, harvest, plant, transplant, pot up, mulch, clear the forest, build arbors/bird houses/gates/raised beds, clean out chicken and duck houses, rake clearings, build burn piles, build growing beds, show people where and what they can pick, monitor children, more. 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You can make a lot of composty-loamy-top soil in only 2 years--and it really helps you to clear property and make things look fairly tidy in a quick way. Continue reading →]]> http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-education/straw-bale-beds/feed/ 0 http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-education/articles/orchard/ http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-education/articles/orchard/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:06:01 +0000 Head Weeder http://elkmeadownursery.com/?p=1167 We planted the apricots and plums in the chicken pen because we figured the chickens wouldn't eat the pits and the trees would be protected from the deer there. We were thinking that if we had planted any cherry or apple trees in that area the chickens would be eating the fruits eventually and may get poisoned with the cyanide in the pits and seeds of those particular trees. This way, as fruit falls to the ground that we can't harvest it will feed the chickens and cut down of that feed bill a bit. 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Continue reading →]]> http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-education/articles/csa-or-farm-membership/feed/ 0 http://elkmeadownursery.com/health-benefits/why-eat-organic-food/ http://elkmeadownursery.com/health-benefits/why-eat-organic-food/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:43:42 +0000 Head Weeder http://elkmeadownursery.com/?p=265 You’ll know the source of your food. Most organic farmers are independently owned and operated and less than 100 acres. Buying locally helps support your neighbors and puts money into your own community. Continue reading →]]> http://elkmeadownursery.com/health-benefits/why-eat-organic-food/feed/ 0 http://elkmeadownursery.com/general-store/availability-list/availability-list/ http://elkmeadownursery.com/general-store/availability-list/availability-list/#comments Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:36:08 +0000 Head Weeder http://elkmeadownursery.com/?p=263 Every once in a while we go outside with a pair of scissors and clip off a few Redbor Kale leaves for our morning omelets. One person visiting the farm commented on that. Aren't they frozen? Well, yes I said. What's the difference between cutting them frozen on the plant or pulling them out of the freezer? Less work that way! (We love our kale.) Continue reading →]]> http://elkmeadownursery.com/general-store/availability-list/availability-list/feed/ 0 http://elkmeadownursery.com/general-store/farm-fresh-eggs/ http://elkmeadownursery.com/general-store/farm-fresh-eggs/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:51:36 +0000 Head Weeder http://elkmeadownursery.com/?p=243 Farm fresh eggs from our mixed breed flock. Aren't they pretty? The green eggs are from our Americana chickens. They are supposed to be lower in cholesterol than regular eggs. Mmmmm tasty good! 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By the age of 12 months, infants develop a digestive tract mature enough to handle the toxin within honey. Continue reading →]]> http://elkmeadownursery.com/health-benefits/honey-health-benefits/feed/ 0 http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-education/bench-cards/fingerling-potatoes/ http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-education/bench-cards/fingerling-potatoes/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:31:18 +0000 Head Weeder http://elkmeadownursery.com/?page_id=160 Fingerling potatoes can be used just like regular potatoes in gourmet dishes or roasted, baked, broiled, grilled, boiled and used in salads, purees, soups and sauces. Continue reading →]]> http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-education/bench-cards/fingerling-potatoes/feed/ 0 http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-education/eggucation/ http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-education/eggucation/#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:58:07 +0000 Head Weeder http://elkmeadownursery.com/?page_id=147 Did you know that Elk Meadow Farm and Nursery pamper their 32 chickens? Yes, we feed our girls watermelon on hot days; a 5-gallon bucket of fresh weeds a day during growing season; soak their mash in vegetable water we’ve used for steaming our own vegetables; create happy and protected living spaces; toss them some grains and salad scraps in the afternoon; cook them big pots of beans and serve them hot on cold winter days or when they are molting- Continue reading →]]> http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-education/eggucation/feed/ 0 http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-education/recipes/kale-salads-and-slaws/ http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-education/recipes/kale-salads-and-slaws/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:25:49 +0000 Head Weeder http://elkmeadownursery.com/?page_id=100 Kale Salads and Slaws Ingredients: 1 large bunch Kale finely chopped 2 Carrots shredded 1 Pint of Grape Tomatoes 1/2 cup soaked Pine Nuts 1/2 cup Sundried Tomatoes soaked and chopped into itty bitty pieces 1 Red Onion cut into … Continue reading →]]> http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-education/recipes/kale-salads-and-slaws/feed/ 0 http://elkmeadownursery.com/uncategorized/nursery-tour/ http://elkmeadownursery.com/uncategorized/nursery-tour/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:59:29 +0000 Head Weeder http://elkmeadownursery.com/?page_id=71 ]]> http://elkmeadownursery.com/uncategorized/nursery-tour/feed/ 0 http://elkmeadownursery.com/join-us/support-the-farm/support-the-farm/ http://elkmeadownursery.com/join-us/support-the-farm/support-the-farm/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:58:25 +0000 Head Weeder http://elkmeadownursery.com/?page_id=65 ]]> http://elkmeadownursery.com/join-us/support-the-farm/support-the-farm/feed/ 0 http://elkmeadownursery.com/join-us/volunteer-opportunities/ http://elkmeadownursery.com/join-us/volunteer-opportunities/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:58:02 +0000 Head Weeder http://elkmeadownursery.com/?page_id=63 ]]> http://elkmeadownursery.com/join-us/volunteer-opportunities/feed/ 0 http://elkmeadownursery.com/general-store/farm-memberships/farm-membership/ http://elkmeadownursery.com/general-store/farm-memberships/farm-membership/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:57:27 +0000 Head Weeder http://elkmeadownursery.com/?page_id=61 We have filled all regular Farm Memberships for the 2012 season! We are currently accepting applications for our Cut Flower CSA and Fall/Winter Storage Crops CSA. If you are interested in learning more about our Cut Flower CSA or Fall/Winter … Continue reading →]]> http://elkmeadownursery.com/general-store/farm-memberships/farm-membership/feed/ 0 http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-happenings/farm-news/farm-membership-2012/ http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-happenings/farm-news/farm-membership-2012/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:55:47 +0000 Head Weeder http://elkmeadownursery.com/?page_id=57 We are currently taking applications for U-Pick Farm Memberships for the year 2012. We’re not a CSA (that sounded too stressful) but by being a farm member you’ll be able to visit our farm on Tuesday afternoon from Noon to … Continue reading →]]> http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-happenings/farm-news/farm-membership-2012/feed/ 0 http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-happenings/farm-news/michaels-pumpkin-patch/ http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-happenings/farm-news/michaels-pumpkin-patch/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:56:51 +0000 Head Weeder http://elkmeadownursery.com/?p=8 Michael’s pumpkin patch was blessed with abundance this year. He loves his pumpkins! He donates some every year to Deary Elementary School for their math project.        ]]> http://elkmeadownursery.com/farm-happenings/farm-news/michaels-pumpkin-patch/feed/ 0