AT
THE
FARM

Copyright © 2000-2011
Donna Frantz
 At the Farm
Waconia
Minnesota

At the Farm Newsletter

Sent June 9, 2010

If all day could be morning
What a fabulous day it would be
The earth smells of freshness
Undisturbed by you and me.

Hello,

Remember Joe Marzano, the chef who taught us to cook with herbs? He is moving to Washington DC. He is going to teach culinary arts at a college out there. Happiness to him. We were very blessed to get to know him and share his knowledge. I have the recipes from his presentation now. Email me for them at imthefarmer@earthlink.net

Got a minute? I would love to hear from you . . .

• How does your garden grow?
• Did you learn from my book?
  Could you hear me talking to you as you read it?
  I would love your feedback.
• What else could I provide for you?
  -product
  -information
  -curb appeal
  -ambience
  -displays
  -customer service
• What else are you looking for at my farm?

Please email your feedback and ideas to me at imthefarmer@earthlink.net . Thanks!

I'm Picking . . .

• Organic Peas (see photo at right)
• Organic Leaf Lettuce
• Organic Green Onions
• Organic Fresh Dill (fern)
• Organic Fresh-Picked Rhubarb

Also Featuring . . .

• Local Strawberries (see photo at right)
• Minnesota Asparagus (see photo at right)
• Minnesota Hydroponic Tomatoes
• Minnesota Green-Top Radishes
• California Large Cherries
• Georgia Blueberries
• Florida New-Crop Red Baby Potatoes
• Georgia Vidalia Onions
• Breads from MainStreet Bakery of Edina. The breads are fabulous, a lot of grains!
• Honey from my farm by Scott's Bees & Honey
• Local new crop Maple Syrup from East Bay Sugarbush
• Rhubarb jam
• My homegrown Popcorn!
• NEW! Tea from Tea District - Natural and Organic - It's a Winner!

There's Still Time to Plant! I have . . .

• Bulk Vegetable Garden Seeds
• Onion Sets
• Seed Potatoes - still have a few
• Tomato Plants
• Heirloom Tomato Plants
• Eggplant Plants
• Pepper Plants - Green, Sweet, Hot
• Cabbage Plants
• Summer Squash Plants
• Winter Squash Plants
• Cucumber Plants
• Herb Plants - Parsley
• Potted Deck Vegetables

Pride and Glory Garden Project is alive and well! Free vegetable seeds, seed potatoes, vegetable plants and gardening advice to unemployed people who come to my farm. Pass the word to those in need!

When you care enough to Eat the Very Best, ask Donna!

See you soon!
Donna

Gardening Hints

I have a great spray for potato bugs, tomato blight, cabbage worms (organic). It works! Do you have any garden containers left to plant? I have the very best soil you can use. And did you dump your old soil first? I also have a Jack fertilizer for your flowering pots. It's a lot better than Miracle Grow. It's not organic but for flowers that's okay. For vegetables in pots you can use fish emulsion, that's organic but I do not sell it. You need to be in search of excellence when gardening. The results are fun!

The peonies are blooming now, they are great to bring into the house. Enjoy them while you can.

Weeds coming? You may need a new hoe! I have the best, they have a small point to get around the plants and not so wide that it gives you a backache! (see the photo at right) Try one of these hoes and you will never go back to the flat blade hoes!

Years ago farmers had these made from a sickle blade. That's back when there were great blacksmiths that were true artists with metal. I miss those businesses. I used to go with my dad to watch the blacksmith shape the iron, smell the forge, see all the plow shares on the floor and just take in the whole experience!

Happy Gardening!