Growing Herbs and Vegetables Series Class

Growing Herbs and Vegetables

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When: Sunday, April 14th
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Where: 6550 Cowboy Trail
(215 frwy; exit Jones; North to Mello, Rt to Bradley, Rt to Ano to 6550 Cowboy Trl, Las Vegas, NV)
(Look for the Cowboy & Address out front and drive thru to the back gardens)

Call Marilyn if you get lost -- 604-31650

There will be two presentations by Susan and Marilyn

If you want to learn how to grow your own food easily and in a small space, this is the class for you. Marilyn will be discussing growing timely seedlings and Susan will be discussing permanent container growing. Cowboy Trail is an urban farm with raised gardens, high tunnel greenhouses and a lot to be learned just by walking around. There is a location donation of $20 per person. (all proceeds continue to help to maintain and sustain the farm) You may pay when you arrive but seating is limited so as a courtesy please update your RSVP if you cannot come.

Transplants will be available for sale too!

Sign up early - limited seating

Donation - $20 per person

Strawberries are coming!

Post by Elizabeth

Hey, guys! Have you been eagerly anticipating the news of this year's strawberries?? Well, we've heard from the farmers!! We'll be getting them on Saturday April 20th between 6:30 and 7:30 pm. They will be freshly picked (fully ripened) that morning and will need to be picked up that evening at Mountain Crest Park on the corner of Durango and Lone Mountain. For those of you who live outside of Vegas, we will have them available for pickup the next morning in New Harmony, Utah at 951 South 3500 East. Please be prompt in pickup - I know that delivery times can fluctuate, but we will try to keep everyone up to date on progress. If anyone would like to volunteer to pickup strawberries for a different location in the valley, I know that there are plenty of us trying to save on gas money. Let me know you are interested and your location, and I'll connect you with others in that location. Likewise, if you are in a different part of the valley and would like to participate in a group pickup, let me know as well.

Money needs to be received by me before April 15th. Cost is $17 a flat, 12 overloaded pints in a flat! :) Last year, we ordered a lot of extra cases, so if you miss the deadline, contact me and we'll see if we have any extra for you. But, last year we ordered 50 extra flats, and we were all sold out by the time we were actually delivering and the farmer was nice enough to give us more extra. I cannot guarantee how much extra we will have, so try to get your order in AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

So - info needed for me. Send me an email with your name, your order, your location, and how you'd like to be contacted the day of delivery for updates. Then, send your payment to me ASAP! (Ask me in the email for my physical address!!)

Also, we will have our farm fresh eggs available for $3 a dozen, and we also have diatomaceous earth (food grade) at $3 for a 3 pound bag. If you are interested in either of these, please order before hand so we can have it ready for you when you come! :)

Elizabeth Kay, Self-reliant Network
poohnda(at)hotmail(dot)com

Preparedness Class #3 - Building a DIY Solar Generator from the Ground Up!

DIY Solar Generator

When: Saturday, Feb 16th
Time: 11:00 am
Price: $5.00

Where: 6550 Cowboy Trail
(215 frwy; exit Jones; North to Mello, Rt to Bradley, Rt to Ano to 6550 Cowboy Trl, Las Vegas, NV)
(Look for the Cowboy & Address out front and drive thru to the back gardens)

Call Marilyn if you get lost -- 604-31650

This class will demonstrate how to use solar to generate power.

Dave Galietti will bring his 100 watt solar panel, charge controller, battery and 110 volt inverter....all parts purchased separately. He will also bring his hand held ham radio with charger and maybe a 12 volt cooker pot to demonstrate functionality. He will lead the discussion and we encourage bringing your solar generating projects and share your experiences. Please keep your RSVPs as accurate as possible since seating is limited.

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Wait List Now Available for Solar Heating Class!!!

Solar Heating for Home, Cooking and More!

When: Saturday, Jan 26th (wait list only!!)
Time: 11:00 am

Where: 6550 Cowboy Trail
(215 frwy; exit Jones; North to Mello, Rt to Bradley, Rt to Ano to 6550 Cowboy Trl, Las Vegas, NV)
(Look for the Cowboy & Address out front and drive thru to the back gardens)

Call Marilyn if you get lost -- 604-31650

We will be emphasizing solar thermal applications to heat our homes, food and greenhouses. If you have a solar oven, solar fan or solar water pump please bring it for comparison and discussion. We'll meet for 2 hrs.

Suggested donation is $5.

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Dutch Oven - Cooking When The Lights Go Out!

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When: Saturday, Feb 9
Time: 10:00

Where: 6550 Cowboy Trail
(215 frwy; exit Jones; North to Mello, Rt to Bradley, Rt to Ano to 6550 Cowboy Trl, Las Vegas, NV)
(Look for the Cowboy & Address out front and drive thru to the back gardens)

What would happen if your power in your home went out ? How would you FEED YOUR FAMILY?

The answer is with a "DUTCH OVEN" . . . What is a "DUTCH OVEN" ? A very old and versatile tool; something your grandmother probably had more than one of.

Learn how easy and resourceful a Dutch Oven can be. We will demonstrate how to start a fire (outdoors, of course) without matches ; then cook a full 3-course meal.

Join us for a fun and tasty way to prepare for an emergency situation. You'll taste how good and easy cooking with a dutch oven can be. Samples will be served!

Donation : $10pp / $15 couple


Questions? Contact Marilyn -- marilyn@cowboytrailfarms.com

Grow Your Own Edible Garden!

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When: Saturday, Jan 19
Time: 10:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Where: 6550 Cowboy Trail
(215 frwy; exit Jones; North to Mello, Rt to Bradley, Rt to Ano to 6550 Cowboy Trl, Las Vegas, NV)
(Look for the Cowboy & Address out front and drive thru to the back gardens)

YOU MUST RSVP!!

This Workshop will teach you how to start your own seeds, transplanting, and what to grow for your Spring garden. We will also discuss the importance of soils, proper irrigation, and things to avoid in your garden.

Whether you have a limited space or a large backyard, you will learn to Grow Your Own food for your family.

Many of you who have visited our Cowboy Trail Farm will see that YOU CAN grow in our desert climate.

Get Back to Basics . . . join us today.

LIMITED SEATING

Note: You must RSVP with Payment for this Workshop - sorry, no walk-ins

Please send payment to : Attn: Cowboy Trail Farm, 7121 W. Craig Rd, #113-152, Las Vegas, NV 89129 Pls make checks payable to ORGANIC EDIBLES

Questions? Contact Marilyn -- marilyn@cowboytrailfarms.com

FREE Gardening Classes at Acacia Park

Acacia Demonstration Gardens

Here are some great FREE gardening classes starting in March at the Acacia Demonstration Gardens (50 Casa Del Fuego Street, Henderson, NV).

• Acacia Demonstration Gardens Tour 
• Landscape Design with Native Plants in Mind
• Let it Rot! Composting 101
• Companion Planting
• Choosing Plants 
• Safe & Sound Insect Control

You can register for all classes at www.cityofhenderson.com/parks.

Juicing with John Kohler

Lose Weight and Get Healthier in the New Year by

Juicing Your Own Vegetables!

When: Saturday, Jan 5
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Where: 6550 Cowboy Trail
(215 frwy; exit Jones; North to Mello, Rt to Bradley, Rt to Ano to 6550 Cowboy Trl, Las Vegas, NV)
(Look for the Cowboy & Address out front and drive thru to the back gardens)

Call Marilyn if you get lost -- 604-31650

YOU MUST RSVP!!

Juicing is the easiest way to include more fresh vegetables and fruits in to your diet. Statistically only 11% of Americans eat 5+ servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Don’t be a statistic! In this talk you will learn how to increase your fruit and vegetable intake with juicing.

In this talk, John will cover everything you need to know about juicing including:
· The differences between juicing, blending and eating whole produce.
· The benefits that can be obtained by juicing.
· The different types of juicers and their differences.
· The best juicer to purchase.
· The types of produce you should juice.
· The best places in Las Vegas to purchase organic produce for juicing.
· And much more...

John Kohler has been a raw, plant based diet since 1995; he turned to juicing and healthy eating for healing from a life threatening-illness (spinal meningitis) and has enjoyed dynamic health ever since. The focus of his research has beenin the area of obtaining the highest level of health. One of John’s goals is to educate the world about the power of eating a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables. John also owns and manages www.discountjuicers.com and is the number one expert on juicers in the world. He is widely sought out and regularly speaks and instructs at many health festivals and events. This is a rare opportunity to hear John speak in person in Las Vegas, most of his teaching now days is done online - John has over 1100 videos on YouTube that teach about raw foods, juicing and gardening, that have been viewed over 11 million times! In his spare time he likes to garden. John shares his gardening tips and teaches you how to grow your own food at www.GrowingYourGreens.com.

RSVP - Limited Seating

$5 Donation

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Preparedness Class #1 - Solar Heating for Home, Cooking & More!

Solar Heating!!

When: Saturday, Jan 26th
Time: 11:00 am

Where: 6550 Cowboy Trail
(215 frwy; exit Jones; North to Mello, Rt to Bradley, Rt to Ano to 6550 Cowboy Trl, Las Vegas, NV)
(Look for the Cowboy & Address out front and drive thru to the back gardens)

Call Marilyn if you get lost -- 604-31650

We will be emphasizing solar thermal applications to heat our homes, food and greenhouses. If you have a solar oven, solar fan or solar water pump please bring it for comparison and discussion. We'll meet for 2 hrs.

Suggested donation is $5.

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Pre-Order Grass Fed Beef, Lamb & Farm Fresh Eggs

Pre-Order Grass Fed Beef, Lamb & Farm Fresh Eggs
for Your Holiday Dinner!

When: Saturday, December 22nd

Where: 6550 Cowboy Trail
(215 frwy; exit Jones; North to Mello, Rt to Bradley, Rt to Ano to 6550 Cowboy Trl, Las Vegas, NV)
(Look for the Cowboy & Address out front and drive thru to the back gardens)

Call Marilyn if you get lost -- 604-31650

We will be OPEN this Saturday, December 22 to order and pick up your Holiday Grass Fed Beef and Lamb. Get your Farm Fresh Eggs too. We will also have the following greens available. Spinach, Mizuna, Salad Mix, Sweet Turnips, Beautiful Icicle Radishes, French Breakfast Radishes, Chile Peppers, Limited Kale & Collard Greens, Arugula, Pac Choi, and Cilantro

 PLEASE PRE-ORDER NOW - WE WILL HAVE YOUR ORDER READY WHEN YOU ARRIVE.

 Pick up direct from Cowboy Trail Farm.

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Local Lamb and Beef

Hi Everyone

It's TIME TO ORDER YOUR GRASS FED BEEF AND LAMB

We are taking orders for more lamb and beef from our partnered rancher in Northern Nevada. Many of you have asked if you can order a 1/4 , 1/2, or full cuts. The answer is YES. But, I'll need to let the rancher know by the end of this month.

We just received our supply of fresh / frozen of both at our Cowboy Trail Farm. We have received all the various cuts such as lamb chops, ground lamb, breakfast sausage, roasts, beef steaks, roasts, and ribs, and ground beef.

Call us before you head out to purchase so we can pull and reserve the cuts you request. All packages are in one pound increments, except for the roasts. The costs will vary and I will quote you when you call to reserve you order. Average costs are $8 / $10 per pound and up.

If you prefer to order a 1/4 of the beef or lamb, you will save more.

Call me to reserve your order or if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Marilyn / Cowboy Trail Farms

e-mail me at organicedibles(at)gmail(dot)com

Apple Orders!

The Washington apples have been accepting orders for their apples. Order info for those who forgot:

Apples in a Seed Farms offers 3 different kinds of apples: Golden Delicious, Honey Crisp, and Fuji. They come in 40 pound boxes and are "field run" apples, meaning they are a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors, and/or may have other small defects. They are washed and cleaned, and are the same apples you've gotten previously. You will be notified by email when and where to pickup your order. Golden Delicious and Fuji apples are $27.50 a box. Honey Crisp apples are $32.50 a box. The Golden Delicious and Honeycrisps are generally delivered within the first 2 weeks of October; the Fujis are in December. You MUST get your order in today for the Honeycrisp and Goldens. The Fujis deadline is November 21, but I'd recommend signing up sooner than later as they can sell out before then...go to www.applesinaseed.com to order!

As far as New Harmony apples go, we've been researching about a bulk order through some of the apple farmers here, but so far, we haven't been able to find someone able to handle the amount of boxes we'd be ordering. BUT, the good news IS anyone can come and pick up their own box at the NEW HARMONY APPLE FESTIVAL on October 13 - the festival starts at 10 am, and will have lots to see, showcasing the local farmers' apples by the box, and apple cider to boot! Since New Harmony is only a couple of hours away from you Vegasites, I thought I'd share the news and give you the chance to try out some of Utah's finest apples! There IS an organic apple farmer that sells apples in a box for you, but he will not be at the festival - you can travel a short distance to his farm to pickup. :)

I also have one 5 gallon bucket of the raw honey from Wyoming, very light and sweet. It is the same honey as the one-gallon buckets, but for someone who might go through honey a bit quicker - THIS IS NOT THE DARK HONEY THAT WE SOLD EARLIER IN THE YEAR. Please let me know if you are interested. It is 5 gallons, which means it's roughly 62 pounds, and is $150. Let me know if you'd like us to bring it down for you.

I think that's it for now! :)

Elizabeth Kay, Self-reliant Network
poohnda(at)hotmail(dot)com

Pears!!

Everyone keeps asking me if we are doing the pear order again this year - I'm excited to say we are! They come in roughly 27 - 29 pound boxes. They are $25 each, and Las Vegas delivery is scheduled for September 15th, set tentatively for 7pm at Mountain Crest Park. If you are interested in pears, but do not live in Las Vegas Valley, please email me for your delivery schedule. Get your moneys into me asap as I have to pay in advance for the order. I will take orders until September 11th, so HUSTLE, HUSTLE, HUSTLE! :)

Elizabeth Kay, Self-reliant Network
poohnda(at)hotmail(dot)com

FARM-TO-TABLE Dinner Event with Chef Jenn Ryan

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Join us for our First FARM-TO-TABLE Dinner with Chef Jenn Ryan, one of the best Raw Vegan Chefs in Las Vegas. She will be creating an amazing 3-course dinner using our freshly harvested organic veggies direct from our Farm.

Family-style appetizers, an entree + side dish, and a slice of pie for dessert make up the menu for this one-of-a-kind local event! Specialty drinks included.

Tickets are only $40 per person We accept cash, check, Visa, M/C, Paypal

To Purchase - Please go to www.organicedibles.org or email organicedibles@gmail.com to buy a ticket and reserve your seat. You may also visit Cowboy Trail Farm every Saturday morning from 8:30 AM until Noon and purchase your tickets at our Farm.

Seating is Limited -- RSVP today! *Please note that no tickets will be sold after Friday, August 24th or at the actual event.

A portion of ticket sales will benefit 2 local charitable organizations: Child Focus and All Fur Love Animal Society.

Questions? Email Marilyn at organicedibles(at)gmail(dot)com.

Peaches Order!!

This year, we will be offering Leed's Elberta Peaches again (same farmer as last year). Elberta peaches won the title for the "best canning peach" because of their skins slipping right off after blanching(and it really is easy, I was amazed). They are a delicious, juicy "peachy" flavor, and generally speaking, they are BIG sized peaches. One 20 pound box is $25. I realize that this is a bit on the pricey side, but you do get what you pay for. A nice sized, juicy, peach! And remember that this family is using organic pesticides on their trees (and nothing is sprayed on any of their other produce). We love supporting farmers making great choices! Oh, delivery is tentatively set for August 25th at the Mountain Crest Park. If you live in a different area, but would still like to participate, please let me know as we are trying to set up pickup points for different areas, and will let you know if there is a closer pickup to you. If you would like to volunteer to be a pickup for your area, that would be great! I would love someone from Henderson, Summerlin, SW area, Southern Highlands, and maybe North Las Vegas. Email me for address to send payments to.

As most of you remember, last year, the O'Henry peaches were killed in a late frost. I have even more bad news - this year, the farm has decided to no longer sell peaches. We lost that contact. Herein lies our dilemma. We LOVE our O'Henry peaches. We searched out a new farm in California that sells them, and we found one. But, our order needs to be at least 200 boxes for us to be able to do it. So, if you are interested in these peaches, please let me know how many you will be buying, and we'll see if we can make the order - and SPREAD THE WORD. :) They will be $20 for a 20 pound box. O'Henry's are described as having a nectarine-like taste. But, I would describe them as being ULTRA-sweet, and delicious to eat fresh. I LOVE them! They work great in canning, but my favorite way to preserve them is to freeze them. You don't have to add any sugar, because they are already so sweet. Now they don't come in super big sizes like the Leeds peaches do, but they come in a mix of sizes from small to big. If we get enough interest in the O'Henrys, we'll place the order and get it going for around the first week in September.

Let me know which ones you are interested in.

Elizabeth Kay, Self-reliant Network

poohnda(at)hotmail(dot)com

Honey Order! (Peaches soon)

k, our honey order is on! We have spoken to our honey man, and we will be picking up the honey around the 1st week of September, unless our order is a smaller order, in which case it may be delivered later in the month of September. What we normally do is pickup the honey, and then bring it down with our next order (which will be peaches, most likely). So, we are collecting moneys now until the 1 of September (call me if you receive this info later than this date, and I'll see what I can do).

Now, this honey is from Wyoming, and it is deliciously light and sweet, and RAW. If it is not in solid form when you get it, it WILL solidify soon after. I recommend moving it into smaller containers unless you use honey all of the time, and do not mind it's solid state. For our family, I move it into the large-mouth pint jars because I like the small glass containers that you can heat up if you want (without heating ALL of it), and the straight necks allow you to take advantage of EVERY LAST YUMMY bit. :)

They come in 1 gallon, food-grade plastic buckets, and are $31 each. Let me know how much you'd like, and send your money as quickly as possible (email me for address)

Please pass this on to anyone that might be interested, as we'd like to get as big an order as possible, so we can be on the first shipment! :)

I'll be sending on info about peaches soon, so keep your eyes peeled! :)

Elizabeth Kay, Self-reliant Network poohnda(at)hotmail(dot)com

Tomatoes Update!

If you are placing an order for tomatoes, or are taking orders for a group of people, please take note that our delivery date has been changed to one week ahead of schedule - the farmer expressed concerns about the heat lowering the quality of the tomatoes, and wanted to make sure everyone got good quality tomatoes, so instead of delivery on August 4, we will be delivering on July 28th, next Saturday. I know that there will be schedule conflicts, and I'm sorry. As it is for us, Josh will have to request off work to do it, so we're not so thrilled ourselves about it, but what can you do. Harvest time is NOT always convenient, and it seems that it is NEVER predictable. :) So, wrap up your orders and get them to me asap. If any of you have ordered and made payments, but cannot arrange for a pickup on the new delivery date, let me know, I will refund your money. Any questions? Oh, time is still unconfirmed because, our pickup time depends on our order total - if it's bigger, it takes longer for them to pick it. We are hoping for no later than early afternoon. I'll try to firm up a time within the next few days after I get a rough order count.

Elizabeth Kay, Self-reliant Network
poohnda(at)hotmail(dot)com

Tomato Order!

Hey, guys - thanks for being so patient with us this summer - we've had lots to do on the farm! So, here are some orders coming up...

This month, we'd like to do a tomato order again - We'll say the money needs to be in by the 31st. The day of delivery will be sometime that week; we need to see how many orders we get before we firm up the time and date. The tomatoes are 20 lb. boxes, and the tomatoes are NOT sprayed with any pesticides - the boxes are $20 each. They are wonderful tomatoes, and the great thing about it this year (as opposed to last year) is that the farmer will be picking them EARLY in the morning so they maintain better quality and will travel better. You can also specify if you want your box of all ripened tomatoes, most ripened and some under, or all slightly underripe. This will help if you don't plan on canning them right away or if you wanted to eat some now and some later. We're thinking that delivery will be that Saturday morning, but we just have to confirm with the farm, otherwise it might be the Friday instead. We'll keep you posted, though. Please send in your orders to me asap; send money to Elizabeth Kay, 951 South 3500 East, New Harmony, Utah 84757.

Peach orders are coming up in August, and honey will be around August/September as well, so keep checking your emails! Also, how did everyone like the pears last year? Should we do the order again? Please let me know if you are interested...

Any questions? Shoot me an email! :)

Elizabeth Kay, Self-reliant Network
poohnda(at)hotmail(dot)com

It's Time to Order Your Fruit Trees!

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This is our 3rd year to place our fruit tree order with Dave Wilson Nursery. All fruit trees have been tested to grow in our desert climate thru the University's Orchard.

If you are interested in placing an order, please send me an e-mail and I will forward the list of fruit trees available with pricing.

They are delivered bare root (no soil ) and are delivered in January / February for Spring planting. Pick up is at our Cowboy Trail Farm.

DEADLINE TO ORDER : END JUNE/ BEG JULY

If you would like to see what many of the fruit trees look like, visit our Farm this Saturday.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Cowboy Trail 215 frwy; exit Jones; North to Mello, Rt to Bradley, Rt to Ano to 6550 Cowboy Trl, Las Vegas, NV. Look for the Cowboy out front with address - Drive thru to the backyard gardens

Marilyn 604-3165 or e-mail me at organicedibles(at)gmail(dot)com

Cowboy Trail Organic Farm - Open House!

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We are Celebrating our 2nd Annual Open House Tour!

If you haven't visited our Farm as yet (or lately), come out and see all the changes. And, view all the beautiful garden beds with our Summer veggies, herbs, and fruit.

We've been working hard to continue to bring fresh, local, and organic food to all of you. We've been blessed with a few great volunteers who help us too.

So, come out and join us!

We'll have a great variety of veggies available to buy. Bring a cooler bag.

Hours : 8:30am - noon

Cowboy Trail 215 frwy; exit Jones; North to Mello, Rt to Bradley, Rt to Ano to 6550 Cowboy Trl, Las Vegas, NV.  Look for the Cowboy out front with address - Drive thru to the backyard gardens
Call Marilyn if you get lost -- 604-31650