We are getting ready our second wave of Basil for the second half of the season. Why not keep a bunch of plants till the frost gets them? We do not really know what "too much" basil is. You put it on everything, no? We will have Sweet and Genovese available in a few weeks.
Also, this year we will be offering naturally grown Garlic from certified organic seed. Beautiful hardneck music variety.
Look to the right column for picture links! >>>
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
Market Saturday April 4th 2009
Check the list on the left for our current schedule. Check often as we add dates for the Leipers Fork and East Nashville market.
This Saturday at the Franklin market expect:
Sage - Holts Mammoth (gigantic leaves! - a real time saver)
Basil - Greek upright (One of the only basil that does NOT flower! Vigorous grower)
Basil - Purple
Basil - Genovese
Rosemary
Chives
This Saturday at the Franklin market expect:
Sage - Holts Mammoth (gigantic leaves! - a real time saver)
Basil - Greek upright (One of the only basil that does NOT flower! Vigorous grower)
Basil - Purple
Basil - Genovese
Rosemary
Chives
Monday, March 9, 2009
We begin again, anew.
We at the farm have been busy as always long before we wrote this post. Hoping to be able to get to market sooner than ever we have been busy with propagation and seed starts.
We just attended the Franklin Farmers Market vendor meeting this weekend past and was reminded of the upcoming TOGA conference:
http://tnorganics.org/events/conference.
We just attended the Franklin Farmers Market vendor meeting this weekend past and was reminded of the upcoming TOGA conference:
http://tnorganics.org/events/conference.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Rain? NO, just heat, sun and wind....
Today, 10-06-2008, according to my CocoRahs precipitation reports is the 30th straight day of NO measurable precipitation for my location in western Nashville, TN.
Drough info from the National Weather Service:
http://www.drought.unl.edu/dm/DM_state.htm?TN,S
Combine that with the fact that there have been virtually no clouds to even partially block the sun, persistent high temps, and you have the recipe for extreme stress of all plants and animals. We have 60 foot oak and hickory wilting, similar size maples going dormant, and the looming possibility of major infestation of long horn beetle and other predators. Not to mention fire hazards and just plain awfulness. We here at clover cove are very fond of rain, moisture, humidity, and clouds. I can't imagine life in West Texas. Just watching "No Country for Old Men" was stressful enough.
The rains will return, likely in the form of one single damaging deluge, ruining everything in the process.
We HOPE to make a few last markets: We have all of the best herbs for truly delicious Thanksgiving dishes. We will have recipes for a sublime brined turkey, herbed potatoes, and more.
See ya' soon!
Drough info from the National Weather Service:
http://www.drought.unl.edu/dm/DM_state.htm?TN,S
| Date | Time | Total Precip .in |
| 9/20/2008 | 7:00 AM | 0.02 |
| 9/15/2008 | 7:00 AM | 0.17 |
| 9/6/2008 | 7:00 AM | 1.40 |
| 9/5/2008 | 7:00 AM | 0.50 |
Combine that with the fact that there have been virtually no clouds to even partially block the sun, persistent high temps, and you have the recipe for extreme stress of all plants and animals. We have 60 foot oak and hickory wilting, similar size maples going dormant, and the looming possibility of major infestation of long horn beetle and other predators. Not to mention fire hazards and just plain awfulness. We here at clover cove are very fond of rain, moisture, humidity, and clouds. I can't imagine life in West Texas. Just watching "No Country for Old Men" was stressful enough.
The rains will return, likely in the form of one single damaging deluge, ruining everything in the process.
We HOPE to make a few last markets: We have all of the best herbs for truly delicious Thanksgiving dishes. We will have recipes for a sublime brined turkey, herbed potatoes, and more.
See ya' soon!
Friday, September 19, 2008
Farm Update - 19 September 2008
Well, we pretty much have run out of market items for the time being. We are looking into obtaining a prepared food certification so we can present some additions to our market items. Look for fresh local pesto, dried herbs and some baked goods at next years markets. We are also preparing beds for a harvest of hardneck "music" garlic, as well as finding a site in our woodlot for a planting of Ginseng. See ya' in 6 to 9 years....
Lastly, anyone interested in organic gardening practices knows that pollinators and beneficial insects are your second line of help.
To that end, listed below are some excellent resources for helping non honey producing bees adapt to your area and assist in pollination.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mason_bee
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Beekeeping/Solitary_Bees
When it comes to insects, knowing who is good or bad is sometimes forgotten at the last -splat!- second. Head over to the University of Kentucky entomology department website and find a superb resource to assist you in the Middle Tennessee area. Learn who is on your side. Learn about *scorpions* in Kentucy and Tennessee!
http://www.uky.edu/Ag/CritterFiles/casefile/casefile.htm
Lastly, anyone interested in organic gardening practices knows that pollinators and beneficial insects are your second line of help.
To that end, listed below are some excellent resources for helping non honey producing bees adapt to your area and assist in pollination.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mason_bee
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Beekeeping/Solitary_Bees
When it comes to insects, knowing who is good or bad is sometimes forgotten at the last -splat!- second. Head over to the University of Kentucky entomology department website and find a superb resource to assist you in the Middle Tennessee area. Learn who is on your side. Learn about *scorpions* in Kentucy and Tennessee!
http://www.uky.edu/Ag/CritterFiles/casefile/casefile.htm
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Upcoming Market and photo album
Due to the lateness of the season and production problems, we may be done for the season. All of our basil has worn out and we have major competition for the parsley:
Photo Album => Enough for everyone
We are also starting a large planting of Cilantro, a crop much happier in the cooler weather.
And lastly we are still preparing to have available our windowsill herb collections.
Photo Album => Enough for everyone
We are also starting a large planting of Cilantro, a crop much happier in the cooler weather.
And lastly we are still preparing to have available our windowsill herb collections.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Franklin Farmers Market today Saturday September 6, 2008
The Franklin Farmers' Market is open each Saturday morning, 8am-1pm, May through November. We will be alongside Mr. James Gardner of Gardners Grove Farm.
The market is located behind The Factory, 230 Franklin Road at the corner of Franklin Road and Liberty Pike, Franklin TN.
We will have one of our last waves of ready to plant herbs this week.
Expect:
o Genovese Basil
0 Cilantro
o Parsley
There is still plenty of summer left to get these into the ground and provide a bounty of fresh herbs right up until November 1
Coming soon, our selection of windowsill herb gardens for winter long harvesting.
The market is located behind The Factory, 230 Franklin Road at the corner of Franklin Road and Liberty Pike, Franklin TN.
We will have one of our last waves of ready to plant herbs this week.
Expect:
o Genovese Basil
0 Cilantro
o Parsley
There is still plenty of summer left to get these into the ground and provide a bounty of fresh herbs right up until November 1
Coming soon, our selection of windowsill herb gardens for winter long harvesting.
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