The 2011 Harvest and Canning Season Begins

The harvest and canning season is in full force on the CityFarm.  Take a look at what we have been working on.

Make sure to check the box on the right to see our harvest and canning numbers.

Egg Count for June

Below is the egg count for June....

142

It was larger than this but while on vacation our Chicken Babysitters were given them as our thanks for checking on them.

During the month we also lost one of our White Leghorns.  We are unaware of what happened to her but the rest of the flock is looking healthy and happy. 

We have been on vacation and are trying to get caught up with all that is going on in our City Farm.....including canning the harvest.  More info and photos will be coming in the next few days so stay posted!!!!

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A Picture Post from the CityFarm

Here are a few new pictures to show you what is growing currently on the CityFarm.

Raspberries are in bloom

 Peaches are growing strong.

 Peas starting to grow tall.  They got their first blooms 2 days ago.

 Potatoes have already been hilled and have gotten bigger again.

 Apples are looking gorgeous.

New chicks are getting big and now are in with the rest of the flock.

How is your garden growing?

Wasted Spaces and Edible Landscaping

So our goal is to work towards creating an all edible landscaping in our yard.  This will be a long process but we are making little steps.  Here you can see a picture of our new herb garden.

Our new herb garden includes the following:

• Horseradish
• Pineapple Sage
• Fennel
• Lavender
• Stevia Bush
• Chives
• Celeriac
• White Sage
• Rosemary
• Green Sage
• Sweet Marjoram
• St. Johnswart
• Chamomile
• Catnip
• Comfrey
• Lemon Balm

Although the bushes/plants look small right now they will grow and become a lush edible herb garden.  Stayed tuned to see update photos.

What are you doing to make use of wasted spaces and grow more of the things your family loves and needs?

The Harvest Begins

It is amazing that it is already the middle of June and our Harvesting has begun.  Although it is not a lot yet.....the season of canning and preserving has begun.  

Take a look at what we are harvesting right now.

May Egg Count

You can definitely tell that summer is on its way as the egg count is on it's way up.

Our total egg count for May

221