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Rainy Days at Hidden Springs Farm
Posted 4/27/2011 9:24pm by Karen Wortman .
Greetings from a soggy, wet, and swampy Hidden Springs Farms,
You can probably tell that I do not like all of this rain. I need some sunshine! I am sure it is on its way, but I would really love to see it soon. We hope that all of you made out OK with all of the nasty storms we've had over the last few weeks. With the exception of having a few trees go down, we've been just fine.
We have a big pond that has never held water. It used too before we purchased the farm, but once we had it cleaned up, it just doesn't want to keep water. Today, I got an idea of what it would look like if it held some water.....so much rain has fallen that it actually has water in it.
We had a great time last Saturday. The Robertson County 4-H Goat group came out to learn more about goats and specifically, more about dairy and fiber goats. The kids had a wonderful time. We also held our first Chicken Workshop of the year and had a great group come and spend the afternoon with us. We think everyone had a great time and learned a lot about starting their own flock. May 2011 will be an workshop filled month for Hidden Springs Farms. Here is our line-up:
All classes require pre-registration. Our Canning Class has a limited class size so if you are interested, sign up early! You can register via email or through our e-commerce tab on our website.
Mark your calenders for May 7th! The Robertson County Farmer's Market will be re-opening and we are EXCITED! We will be in the same location as last year,The Robertson County Fair Grounds, and the time will change just a bit to 8:30 am - Noon. We will have chicken, eggs, lettuce, radishes, soap, lotion, and more. In fact, this year, if you don't want to miss out on getting your eggs or favorite veggie but don't want to get up too early, you can order your items through our site! On Wednesday before the market opens, we will post what we will have available. Simply place your order and then pick it up at the Farmer's Market anytime between 8:30 and Noon. We'll have it all ready for you!! If you have questions on how it works, just let us know. We'll help you out. We will also be accepting VISA & MasterCard at the market! Technology is a good thing.......
Mother's Day is right around the corner. If you are looking for a special gift for Mom, why not send her some of our Goat's Milk Soap and lotions? We can put together a nice package and have it delivered to her. Just shoot me an email and we'll figure out how to make Mom very happy this year!
Now, here's what's happening with all of our critters. The baby goats are growning like weeds. Gwendolyn's twins are as cute a they can be. Lilly and her brother have discovered the leaning tree and find it a great place to climb, jump, and play.
The hens are laying like crazy now and so are the Turkeys, Gertie and Alisa. We should have some baby turkeys in about a month. Diego just struts around all day. Sonny and Cher, our ducks have settled in nicely. I keep seeing a wild Mallard that want to move into one of the ponds but Sonny will not share his space. Everytime the Mallard tries to land, Sonny knocks the fire out of him. I guess our ponds are not big enough for more ducks.
Emma and the puppies are doing great. The puppies will be weaned on May 29th and heading to their new homes. We still have a few left if you are looking for a good livestock guardian.
We've been planting (in between rain storms) and our grandson, Tyler, loves digging in the dirt. He found a lot of worms while helping PaPa plant some corn, beets, and turnips back in the wildlife area.
Hope to see you all at the Farmer's Market and remember to plan a farm visit this year. Until next month, stay dry and think "SUNSHINE".
The Staff of Hidden Springs Farms
You can probably tell that I do not like all of this rain. I need some sunshine! I am sure it is on its way, but I would really love to see it soon. We hope that all of you made out OK with all of the nasty storms we've had over the last few weeks. With the exception of having a few trees go down, we've been just fine.
We have a big pond that has never held water. It used too before we purchased the farm, but once we had it cleaned up, it just doesn't want to keep water. Today, I got an idea of what it would look like if it held some water.....so much rain has fallen that it actually has water in it.
We had a great time last Saturday. The Robertson County 4-H Goat group came out to learn more about goats and specifically, more about dairy and fiber goats. The kids had a wonderful time. We also held our first Chicken Workshop of the year and had a great group come and spend the afternoon with us. We think everyone had a great time and learned a lot about starting their own flock. May 2011 will be an workshop filled month for Hidden Springs Farms. Here is our line-up:
| Date: | Class | Cost |
| May 14th, 2-4 pm | Herbal Salves & Lip Balm | $25 |
| May 15th, 3-5 pm | Growing Herbs | $20 |
| May 21st 2-6 pm | Canning 101 | $65 |
| May 24th 6-8 pm | Soap Making | $35 |
| May 28th 2-6pm | Goats 101: Raising Goats | $40 |
All classes require pre-registration. Our Canning Class has a limited class size so if you are interested, sign up early! You can register via email or through our e-commerce tab on our website.
Mark your calenders for May 7th! The Robertson County Farmer's Market will be re-opening and we are EXCITED! We will be in the same location as last year,The Robertson County Fair Grounds, and the time will change just a bit to 8:30 am - Noon. We will have chicken, eggs, lettuce, radishes, soap, lotion, and more. In fact, this year, if you don't want to miss out on getting your eggs or favorite veggie but don't want to get up too early, you can order your items through our site! On Wednesday before the market opens, we will post what we will have available. Simply place your order and then pick it up at the Farmer's Market anytime between 8:30 and Noon. We'll have it all ready for you!! If you have questions on how it works, just let us know. We'll help you out. We will also be accepting VISA & MasterCard at the market! Technology is a good thing.......
Mother's Day is right around the corner. If you are looking for a special gift for Mom, why not send her some of our Goat's Milk Soap and lotions? We can put together a nice package and have it delivered to her. Just shoot me an email and we'll figure out how to make Mom very happy this year!
Now, here's what's happening with all of our critters. The baby goats are growning like weeds. Gwendolyn's twins are as cute a they can be. Lilly and her brother have discovered the leaning tree and find it a great place to climb, jump, and play.
The hens are laying like crazy now and so are the Turkeys, Gertie and Alisa. We should have some baby turkeys in about a month. Diego just struts around all day. Sonny and Cher, our ducks have settled in nicely. I keep seeing a wild Mallard that want to move into one of the ponds but Sonny will not share his space. Everytime the Mallard tries to land, Sonny knocks the fire out of him. I guess our ponds are not big enough for more ducks.
Emma and the puppies are doing great. The puppies will be weaned on May 29th and heading to their new homes. We still have a few left if you are looking for a good livestock guardian.
We've been planting (in between rain storms) and our grandson, Tyler, loves digging in the dirt. He found a lot of worms while helping PaPa plant some corn, beets, and turnips back in the wildlife area.
Hope to see you all at the Farmer's Market and remember to plan a farm visit this year. Until next month, stay dry and think "SUNSHINE".
The Staff of Hidden Springs Farms
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