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Greetings from Hidden Springs Farms
Posted 6/2/2011 10:52am by Karen Wortman .
Greetings to Everyone!
After a very soggy spring, it seems that Summer has arrived. If you are in the Mid West or South, I am sure you've been through some terrible storms. We have been very fortunate. Some of the storms were really bad but all of our buildings are still standing and all of the animals are fine. We did loose some trees. This 100+ year old Oak tree fell during the last storm. It has left a large blank space in our landscape and we are grateful that it fell away from out building instead of on it. It is hard to tell from the picture just how big it is, but let's just say, we'd probably get several good years of firewood out of it.
We have a few new additions to our farm that arrived just this week: Clarabell and Josie, are week old dairy hiefers (Holstein and Jersey crosses) who we are bottle feeding twice a day. They are smaller then our Nubian Nannies right now but if they keep eating like they are, they will exceed them rather quickly. We don't plan on having these two with us for a long time, but until they are old enough to sell. Then, we'll find the full Jersey that we'd like. But until then, we are enjoying them. They are adorable!
OK, so these are my very first cows and I am rather clueless I will admit. I am lucky to have people around me who I can call that are experts. It is nice to have good friends!
If you haven't been to the Robertson County Farmer's Market yet, you are MISSING OUT! We are having a ball and there are more vendors this year and lots and lots of fresh, locally grown items for purchase. We spent last weekend weeding the garden. Oh, it was HOT and we probably drank a gallon or two of water each day but it is amazing what you can find in the weeds. Like Zucchini ready to be picked and green bean plants loaded with flowers. And Garlic ready to be harvested. Weeding is not our favorite chore and it does seem like the weeds grow faster then the veggies. But it is one of those things you have to do. It would be easier just to spray the heck of out it, but we really don't want to do that. If you get a chance, come by the Farmer's Market, each Saturday from 8:30 - noon at the Robertson County Fairgrounds. This week we will have fresh Lavender and fresh Garlic in addition to our eggs, chickens, herbs, soaps and lotions.
Now, BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: We are finalizing having our kitchen certified by the state of Tennessee and the USDA so we can bake herbal breads, herbal jellies, and GOAT'S MILK FUDGE!! Oh yes, fresh fudge made from our fabulous herd of Nubians goats. "Nosiy Nannies Goat's Milk Fudge" will be sold at the farmer's market and through our website. We will have three flavors to start with:
* Udderly Chocolate
* Udderly Peanut Buttery
* Udderly Nuts
We should be up and running by the end of June...so ladies, get ready for your chocolate fix!
Thanks to all of you that joined our May classes. We had a great time teaching you about raising chickens, goats, and making soaps and herbal salves. We have a few classes scheduled for June and you can register just by emailing us:
June 11, 2011: Raising Chickens Workshop, 1:00 - 3:00 $35.00
June 20, 2011: Herbal Salves and Lip Balm: 6:00 - 8:00, $25.00
You can get more details on our classes on our website.
Well, we hope that all of you are doing well. Plan a trip to visit us.
Happy Summer!
The Staff of Hidden Springs Farms
After a very soggy spring, it seems that Summer has arrived. If you are in the Mid West or South, I am sure you've been through some terrible storms. We have been very fortunate. Some of the storms were really bad but all of our buildings are still standing and all of the animals are fine. We did loose some trees. This 100+ year old Oak tree fell during the last storm. It has left a large blank space in our landscape and we are grateful that it fell away from out building instead of on it. It is hard to tell from the picture just how big it is, but let's just say, we'd probably get several good years of firewood out of it.
We have a few new additions to our farm that arrived just this week: Clarabell and Josie, are week old dairy hiefers (Holstein and Jersey crosses) who we are bottle feeding twice a day. They are smaller then our Nubian Nannies right now but if they keep eating like they are, they will exceed them rather quickly. We don't plan on having these two with us for a long time, but until they are old enough to sell. Then, we'll find the full Jersey that we'd like. But until then, we are enjoying them. They are adorable!
OK, so these are my very first cows and I am rather clueless I will admit. I am lucky to have people around me who I can call that are experts. It is nice to have good friends!
If you haven't been to the Robertson County Farmer's Market yet, you are MISSING OUT! We are having a ball and there are more vendors this year and lots and lots of fresh, locally grown items for purchase. We spent last weekend weeding the garden. Oh, it was HOT and we probably drank a gallon or two of water each day but it is amazing what you can find in the weeds. Like Zucchini ready to be picked and green bean plants loaded with flowers. And Garlic ready to be harvested. Weeding is not our favorite chore and it does seem like the weeds grow faster then the veggies. But it is one of those things you have to do. It would be easier just to spray the heck of out it, but we really don't want to do that. If you get a chance, come by the Farmer's Market, each Saturday from 8:30 - noon at the Robertson County Fairgrounds. This week we will have fresh Lavender and fresh Garlic in addition to our eggs, chickens, herbs, soaps and lotions.
Now, BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: We are finalizing having our kitchen certified by the state of Tennessee and the USDA so we can bake herbal breads, herbal jellies, and GOAT'S MILK FUDGE!! Oh yes, fresh fudge made from our fabulous herd of Nubians goats. "Nosiy Nannies Goat's Milk Fudge" will be sold at the farmer's market and through our website. We will have three flavors to start with:
* Udderly Chocolate
* Udderly Peanut Buttery
* Udderly Nuts
We should be up and running by the end of June...so ladies, get ready for your chocolate fix!
Thanks to all of you that joined our May classes. We had a great time teaching you about raising chickens, goats, and making soaps and herbal salves. We have a few classes scheduled for June and you can register just by emailing us:
June 11, 2011: Raising Chickens Workshop, 1:00 - 3:00 $35.00
June 20, 2011: Herbal Salves and Lip Balm: 6:00 - 8:00, $25.00
You can get more details on our classes on our website.
Well, we hope that all of you are doing well. Plan a trip to visit us.
Happy Summer!
The Staff of Hidden Springs Farms
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