Monday, January 30, 2012

Veggie Market at Cowboy Trail Farm - Now Open!!

Post and Picture by Marilyn at Organic Edibles

VEGGIE MARKET AT COWBOY TRAIL FARM IS NOW OPEN!

When:  Saturdays 10:00 to Noon

Where: Cowboy Trail Farm (6550 Cowboy Trail, Las Vegas, NV)
Look for flags and drive thru to the backyard -- we are the 2nd house on the right at the end of Ano St & Cowboy Trail

CONTACT MARILYN FOR MORE INFO 604-3165

Friday, January 27, 2012

Want Fresh & Local Veggies for only $20 a Week? - Join CSA!!

Post and Pictures by Marilyn at Organic Edibles

WHAT'S A CSA ? Answer : Community Supported Agriculture
WHEN: Saturdays at 9:00 AM
WHERE:  Cowboy Trail Farm (6550 Cowboy Trail, Las Vegas, NV)
Look for flags and drive thru to the backyard -- we are the 2nd house on the right at the end of Ano St & Cowboy Trail

DON'T BE LEFT OUT . . . SUBSCRIBE TO CSA AND RECEIVE A WEEKLY BASKET FULL OF FRESH, LOCAL VEGGIES for ONLY $20 A WEEK

LEARN MORE -- As a subscriber, you will be supporting our Farm and partnered Farms so we can continue to buy more seeds, tools, etc, and to keep providing all of you with fresh, organic Food. 

You will receive a "basket" of our fresh local veggies, herbs, and other goodies to enjoy every week OR every other week. Our baskets will include ONLY LOCAL ORGANIC produce. Each basket will feed a family of 2 to 4 people. It may include zucchini, cucumbers, greens, herbs, and more . The variety of produce will change every week; depending on the Season and what is ready to harvest.

Join our CSA -- you'll LOVE FRESH!

I want to thank all of you who have volunteered your precious time to help at our Farm and supported us to continue our efforts to bring our "Community Together thru FOOD" and to share what we Grow to those in need as well.

If you have problems or questions, contact Marilyn at organicedibles@gmailcom

Monday, January 23, 2012

Upcoming Bulk Food Orders by Elizabeth Kay

First - orders - our next REGULAR order is the fresh strawberries again in April. From now until then is completely open, so I'm welcoming any ideas for items you need in your storage - it can be freeze-dried foods, freeze-dried meals, herbs/spices, grains, beans, etc., or we can look into bulk ordering for something bigger like a sun oven, pressure canners, wheat grinders, etc. Or we can stock up on some medical supplies. Really, you can throw anything out there that you're interested in, and I'll find out if it's worth it to do a bulk order with it or not.

Meanwhile, I do still have some things from leftover orders so let me know if you are interested in any of the following:
  • Raw Honey from Wyoming - 1 gallon (around 12 pounds) - $30 each (I only have 2 left so hurry fast)
  • Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth - 50 pound bags - $50 each, 5 gallon buckets - $23 each or $2 a pound 
  • Metal Bung Wrenches for 55 gallon water barrels(will not break or warp from the heat) - $12 each
  • I Dare You to Eat It book - $8 each Redmond Clay - 6 pounds (1 gallon bucket) - $50
  • and maybe some fresh free-range eggs from the farm while you're at it - and don't be surprised when they come in different shapes and colors - apparently that's what real eggs look like! $3 a dozen. :)
Also, zaycon foods is offering Alaskan salmon, cod, and white shrimp in bulk right now if you are interested - https://secure.zayconfoods.com/refer/zf44690

And food storage geek is doing an order for natural beef (by the cow), and for coconut oil(if you are interested in learning about the REAL benefits of coconut oil, let me know, and I'll do a post about it. email me for more info on these orders...

I know I've been a bit sporadic regarding my blog, but I'm getting better - instead of having to look it up, you can sign up for updates, and that way it will be sent to your email whenever I update it. My blog is www.crazykranch.blogspot.com.

We've had some people ask us lately if we offer training for emergency preparedness/self-reliance representatives, and good news! We do! Let us know if you are having trouble getting started or need some ideas to get everyone thinking and excited instead of overwhelmed. We'd be glad to help! Is there any else I can do for you right now? I will be starting a preparedness/reliance series on my blog soon, so stay tuned for this!

Hope everything is going well for everyone. Hang in there, and remember - self reliance is the KEY to free agency...

Elizabeth Kay, Self-reliant Network
poohnda@hotmail.com

Saturday, January 7, 2012

FREE Food Preservation Class (and gardening classes too!)

Acacia Demonstration Gardens

Here is a FREE Food Preservation class on May 5th at the Acacia Demonstration Gardens (50 Casa Del Fuego Street, Henderson, NV).
  • Food Preservation - Your garden has been bountiful and you have given away all that your friends and neighbors can use.  What do you do now? Learn how to preserve what your garden has grown in a way that you can enjoy for months to come.
Here are some other great gardening classes (from March to June) that will help you grow things to preserve!
  • Landscape Design with Native Plants in Mind
  • Growing Vegetables in the Las Vegas Valley
  • Companion Planting
  • Gardening in Small Places
  • Why Don't Things Grow Here?
  • Indoor Plant Care
You can register (starting today!!)  for all classes at www.cityofhenderson.com/parks.