At the Farm is located on Highway 5 in Carver County, Minnesota - 2.5 m. East of Waconia - 4.5 m. West of Victoria - 10 m. West of Chanhassen
Donna Frantz, Proprietor - 8880 East Highway 5, Waconia MN 55387 - imthefarmer@earthlink.net - 952-442-4816

At the Farm Newsletter

Sent June 1, 2011 The sun awoke And it's not joke The plants are happy So there's no more time for napping! Hello, The barn fields are finally looking great. On Thursday, May 26 three of them got opened. The chickens were fluffing in the soil. I wanted to roll in it also but was afraid I couldn't get up afterward. It was a grand day! Remember you can plant all of June. I'm open Monday through Saturday now in June. Maybe some Sundays, depending on the weather. Call ahead to make sure. 952-442-4816. I have great soil for your pots. Also worm castings to enhance the growing of your plants. Jacks fertilixer is the best for flower beds and for container gardening. All plants and seeds are not created equal. I have the best seeds and plants for vegetable gardens.
Onion Plants Raspberry Plants Rhubarb Plants Asparagus Plants Tomato Plants - Slicing, Cherry, Yellow, Roma, Heirloom Pepper Plants - Green, Red, Hot, Sweet, Purple Cucumber Plants - Slicing, Pickling Pumpkin Plants - Semi Bush Cabbage Plants - Doesn't crack, excellent flavor, makes great sourkraut Herb Plants - Parsley, Basil, Rosemary Zucchini Plants - Green, Crooked Neck Winter Squash Plants Ground Cherry Plants Kohlrabi Plants Shallot Plants
Grow cilantro from seed only, do not buy plants. You need to continue to plant seed about a week or so apart. The plants you bought turn to coriander right away and are shot. When you grow cilantro from seed and plant often you have fresh cilantro all summer.
And of course all the garden advice you need is available from me in person or get my updated book, Gardening According to Donna - With Canning Appendix. It can help you become a successful gardener. I added the canning tips section to the book I published last year full of 50 plus years of gardening expertise. Last year's version sold out quickly so I reprinted the updated edition this spring. Call or stop by to purchase mybook! Its a great resource for any gardener or want-to-be gardener.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dear Friends, I need to explain the Gift Certificate I had in my May 25 newsletter. This is my gift to you for supporting my store. I could not stay in business without you shopping here. This is my 14th year of providing excellent produce to you. It's beyond my wildest dream to be a part of this community. Come in and spend the gift certificate. Keep shopping here, let me know what I can do for you. Your Shopkeeper, Donna When you care enough to Grow the very best, ask Donna!
May Recipe - Rhubarb Pie! 1 pie crust - 9 inch pie plate 4 cups rhubarb cut up (fresh from At the Farm ) 6 tablespoons flour 2 cups sugar 3 egg yolks 1 whole egg
Put flour and sugar in sifter. Beat together the 3 egg yolks and 1 whole egg. Mix sugar, flour, and beaten egg mixture with rhubarb. Put in pie shell. Bake at 400 degrees for 40-50 minutes. If you don't want to make the meringue recipe below, you can top with a lattice pie crust and bake at 425 degrees for 40-50 minutes. Meringue 3 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter 6 tablespoons sugar Beat egg whites and cream of tarter until fluffy. Add sugar a little at a time, continue beating on high until stiff and glossy. Put on a baked pie (let pie cool about a half hour before adding meringue). Be sure to spread the meringue so it touches the crust all way around or the meringue may 'shrink' when baked. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Enjoy! When you care enough to Eat the very best, ask Donna!