Clover Cove Farm

June 2009 update

2009-06-17T08:35:00.004-05:00

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! >>>

Market Saturday April 4th 2009

2009-04-03T08:37:00.004-05:00

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

We begin again, anew.

2009-03-09T08:54:00.003-05:00

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.

Rain? NO, just heat, sun and wind....

2008-10-06T12:51:00.010-05:00

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

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!

Farm Update - 19 September 2008

2008-09-19T19:08:00.006-05:00

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

Upcoming Market and photo album

2008-09-10T21:47:00.006-05:00

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.

Franklin Farmers Market today Saturday September 6, 2008

2008-09-06T05:36:00.001-05:00

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.

Upcoming Market 08-28-2008

2008-08-27T20:51:00.005-05:00

On Thursday August 28, 2008 you can find Clover Cove Herbs at the Belle Meade Plantation Farmers Market.

Belle Meade Plantation Farmers Market
5025 Harding Road
Nashville, TN
12:30 to 5:00 PM

Belle Meade Plantation

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.

Upcoming Market 08-27-2008

2008-08-24T07:01:00.002-05:00

On Wednesday August 27, 2008 you can find Clover Cove Herbs at the The Turnip Truck Farmers Market.

The Turnip Truck Market is open each Wednesday from 4pm till 7pm

970 Woodland Street
Nashville TN 37206

The Turnip Truck is located in East Nashville on the corner of South 10th and Woodland...right over the Woodland Street Bridge.

Send us your requests in the comments.

Photo Album
http://picasaweb.google.com/joisymikes/CloverCoveFarm?authkey=JVntGjVAiKc

Franklin Farmers Market this Saturday August 23, 2008

2008-08-20T18:14:00.003-05:00

Upcoming Market TODAY 08-13-2008

2008-08-13T06:31:00.005-05:00

On Wednesday August 13, 2008 you can find Clover Cove Herbs at the The Turnip Truck Farmers Market.

The Turnip Truck Market is open each Wednesday from 4pm till 7pm

970 Woodland Street
Nashville TN 37206

The Turnip Truck is located in East Nashville on the corner of South 10th and Woodland...right over the Woodland Street Bridge. (sorta)
We will have available:

o Ready for planting potted herbs - grow your own
o Genovese Basil
o Large Leaf Parsley
o Curly Leaf Parsley
o Cilantro

o Fresh cut today - cook with them today!
o Large Leaf Basil
o Lettuce Leaf Basil
o Mexican Tarragon
o Greek Oregano
o Italian Oregano
o Mammoth Leaf Sage
o Pineapple Sage
o Mint
o Lemon Balm
o Thyme sprigs
o Lemon Thyme

Send us your requests in the comments.

Photo Album

http://picasaweb.google.com/joisymikes/CloverCoveFarmJuly302008?authkey=UVP2TuJEWf4

Market Availability week of 7/27 to 8/09

2008-07-28T09:55:00.006-05:00

Due to transportation problems and doctor visits, we are not able to participate in any markets until next Saturday , August 9, 2008 at the Franklin Farmers Market.

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 available:

o Large Leaf Basil
o Lettuce Leaf Basil
o Mexican Tarragon
o Greek Oregano
o Italian Oregano
o Mammoth Leaf Sage
o Pineapple Sage
o Mint
o Lemon Balm
o Thyme sprigs
o Lemon Thyme
o Last chance for potted herbs: Basil, Cilantro, Parsley, and some old favorites.

NEW PHOTOS:

http://picasaweb.google.com/joisymikes/CloverCoveFarmJuly302008?authkey=UVP2TuJEWf4

Send us your requests in the comments.

Thanks - k bai!

Upcoming Market 07-23-2008

2008-07-23T05:44:00.006-05:00

On Wednesday July 23, 2008 you can find Clover Cove Herbs at the The Turnip Truck Farmers Market.

The Turnip Truck Market is open each Wednesday from 4pm till 7pm

970 Woodland Street
Nashville TN 37206

The Turnip Truck is located in East Nashville on the corner of South 10th and Woodland...right over the Woodland Street Bridge.

We will have available:

o Large Leaf Basil
o Lettuce Leaf Basil
o Mexican Tarragon
o Greek Oregano
o Italian Oregano
o Mammoth Leaf Sage
o Pineapple Sage
o Mint
o Lemon Balm
o Thyme sprigs
o Lemon Thyme
o Assorted potted herbs for sale and more!

We have more potted Basil, Cilantro, and Parsley on the way.

Send us your requests in the comments.

Photo Album
http://picasaweb.google.com/joisymikes/CloverCoveFarm?authkey=JVntGjVAiKc

Upcoming Market 07-16-2008

2008-07-15T05:42:00.003-05:00

On Wednesday July 16, 2008 you can find Clover Cove Herbs at the The Turnip Truck Farmers Market.

The Turnip Truck Market is open each Wednesday from 4pm till 7pm

970 Woodland Street
Nashville TN 37206

The Turnip Truck is located in East Nashville on the corner of South 10th and Woodland...right over the Woodland Street Bridge.
We will have available:

o Large Leaf Basil
o Lettuce Leaf Basil
o Mexican Tarragon
o Greek Oregano
o Italian Oregano
o Mammoth Leaf Sage
o Pineapple Sage
o Mint
o Lemon Balm
o Thyme sprigs
o Lemon Thyme
o Assorted potted herbs for sale
and more!

Send us your requests in the comments.

Photo Album
http://picasaweb.google.com/joisymikes/CloverCoveFarm?authkey=JVntGjVAiKc

2008-07-10T08:22:00.004-05:00

On Saturday July 12, 2008 you can find Clover Cove Herbs at the Franklin Farmers Market.

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 available:

o Large Leaf Basil
o Lettuce Leaf Basil
o Mexican Tarragon
o Greek Oregano
o Italian Oregano
o Mammoth Leaf Sage
o Pineapple Sage
o Mint
o Lemon Balm
o Thyme sprigs
o Lemon Thyme
o Assorted potted herbs for sale
and more!

Send us your requests in the comments.

Photo Album
http://picasaweb.google.com/joisymikes/CloverCoveFarm?authkey=JVntGjVAiKc

Upcoming Market 07-03-2008

2008-06-28T10:24:00.005-05:00

On Thursday July 3, 2008 you can find Clover Cove Herbs at the Belle Meade Plantation Farmers Market.

Belle Meade Plantation Farmers Market
5025 Harding Road
Nashville, TN
Thursday July 3rd, 2008
12:30 to 5:00 PM

We will have available:

o Large Leaf Basil
o Lettuce Leaf Basil
o Mexican Tarragon
o Greek Oregano
o Italian Oregano
o Mammoth Leaf Sage
o Pineapple Sage
o Mint
o Lemon Balm
o Thyme sprigs
o Lemon Thyme
and more!

Send us your requests in the comments.

Photo Album
http://picasaweb.google.com/joisymikes/CloverCoveFarm?authkey=JVntGjVAiKc

thxokbye!

Opening Day 06-19-2008

2008-06-22T21:44:00.003-05:00

Welcome to the Clover Cove Farm page.

This is the place to see what is available from our bounty of herbs, what is coming soon, and where you can find us. We just got started this Thursday June 19, 2008 by selling at the Belle Meade Farmers Market along side of James Gardner of Gardner Grove Farm. Look for us to start ramping up our harvest as the summer goes along. And please note that we, specializing in herbs, are also going to develop a method of second harvesting certain plants to ensure fresh, natural, locally grown herbs up until November. We'll see about that ;-)

Clover Cove Farm

June 2009 update

Market Saturday April 4th 2009

We begin again, anew.

Rain? NO, just heat, sun and wind....

Farm Update - 19 September 2008

Upcoming Market and photo album

Franklin Farmers Market today Saturday September 6, 2008

Upcoming Market 08-28-2008

Upcoming Market 08-27-2008

Franklin Farmers Market this Saturday August 23, 2008

Upcoming Market *TODAY* 08-13-2008

Market Availability week of 7/27 to 8/09

Upcoming Market 07-23-2008

Upcoming Market 07-16-2008

Upcoming Market 07-03-2008

Opening Day 06-19-2008

Upcoming Market TODAY 08-13-2008