Normally, we seek to take a Saturday Sabbath and yet today, it's such lovely weather to plant more radishes, turnips, carrots, beets, peppers and the tomatoes we started that have been growing in the green house.
And, so, we'll do a bit of that today and then enjoy the rest of the day.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Fifty Plus Trees - Fruit and Nut
It's been just over a year since we moved back into the house on Cactus Rd and reclaimed the land by farming it. Besides our organically grown vegetables and herbs our plan included trees and to date we have planted about fifty fruit and nut trees.
Now it's time to prune these trees and we're excited that certified arborist, John Eisenhower of Integrity Tree Service is coming to the farm to hold the first hands on farm workshop entitled: Tree Pruning Workshop.
If you know nothing or even a little or have some problem trees - we'd love for you to join us Saturday, February 12th @ 9:30am for this hands on farm tree pruning workshop. Because of the hands on experience there is limited seating.
Details are here. Email me directly at lylahledner@gmail.com if you plan to attend this workshop.
Monday, January 24, 2011
YUP....Tomorrow is Tuesday and . . .
. . . our farm store will be totally open! 9:30 am until 6 pm and we can hardly wait!
We'll have more spinach, chard, kale, some baby beets, mustard greens, gourmet lettuces and lots of fresh herbs.
See you Tuesday at the market at the farm....
We'll have more spinach, chard, kale, some baby beets, mustard greens, gourmet lettuces and lots of fresh herbs.
See you Tuesday at the market at the farm....
Friday, January 21, 2011
Mark Your Calendar- February 12th - A FREE Tree Pruning Workshop (Hands On)
Event: Tree Pruning Workshop at The Simple Farm
Instructor: John Eisenhower, Aborist
Saturday, February 12, 2001
Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Place: The Simple Farm - 9080 E. Cactus Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Email: lylahledner@gmail.com
Cost: FREE!
Come learn the basic tree and shrub pruning skills from Certified Arborist John Eisenhower. John will provide instructions on the how, why and when of proper pruning. He will explain the two worst pruning mistakes, how to train young trees for good structure and how to restore badly pruned plants and more. In addition to a pruning demonstration, there will be a hands-on session to practice what you've already learned by helping prune some of the 50 trees planted last year on The Simple Farm. Small class size means time for answering questions about your own trees and shrubs.
This workshop is limited to 20 people. To reserve your spot for this workshop - please respond to LylahLedner@gmail.com and type "Tree Pruning Workshop" in the subject line. RSVP by Saturday, February 5th.
Coffee, tea, soda, water and Michael's homemade chevre' (goat cheese) and crackers will be served.
Instructor John A. Eisenhower is the owner of Integrity Tree Service, Inc in Scottsdale, Arizona. He's an ISA Certified Arborist (We-5213A) and a member of the American Society of Consulting Arborists. John is a certified Treecare Safety Professional (#00393)
Integrity Tree Service
office: 602.788.0005
fax: 602.788.0006
cell: 602.796.1034
WEB: www.itreeservice.com
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Tuesdays Farm Store . . .
. . . kept us quite busy. We estimated at least fifty people stopped by our farm this past Tuesday. It seemed as if it was the day where - finally - all those people who'd driven by our signs on Cactus Rd, finally got the courage to stop, park, say 'hello' and shop.
It was quite the busy busy day and we loved it!
Most of our produce sold out quite fast and farm shoppers are realizing that it's a good thing to come early.
It was quite the busy busy day and we loved it!
Most of our produce sold out quite fast and farm shoppers are realizing that it's a good thing to come early.
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