Global Sun Oven Group Buy Program

Post by Elizabeth, Photo by Sun Oven

I know we are in the middle of an order, but I couldn't pass up this opportunity as I've been waiting for an excellent deal on this specifically for AWHILE...so I thought I'd pass this along and see if we have enough people to order. We need at least 5 orders. I'm one. So, I need 4 more. Don't feel pressured though, just look at the attachment and tell me if you'd like one too. Things to think about.

Sun Ovens are excellent in the desert. :)
Shipping cost is normally $30-$35 dollars each oven; it is free right now.
Accessories normally 70% more.

Sun Oven offers demonstrations to help you get started. I think this is an excellent way to expand your skills, and if you used your sun oven to replace one meal a week, you'd save money on your bills! :) Learning to live on less is part of being self-reliant! So, tell me what YOU think! No pressure... :)

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

Strawberries are coming!!

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 21st 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 (just down the street from our old pickup location). 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, or if it's not too late, we can arrange a pickup in St. George later that evening. 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 16th. Cost is $15 a flat, 12 overloaded pints in a flat! :) Last year, we ordered a lot of extra cases - we will not have extra this time around so make sure you order as much as you want beforehand!

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 to Elizabeth Kay 951 South 3500 East, New Harmony, Utah 84757.

And lastly, anyone that ordered Tattler Lids will receive them with their pickups; if you do not order strawberries, then I'll keep you updated when we receive so we can make arrangements for a meetup.

Whew - That's it for now...mmm... I can taste them already! :)

Elizabeth Kay, Self-reliant Network
poohnda(at)hotmail(dot)com
(Vegas Area Code) 219(dash)6700

Asparagus & Sweet Carrots - Cowboy Trail Farm!!

LIMITED QUANTITIES OF GREENS AVAILABLE. 

More fresh and local veggies and herbs to be available THIS SPRING!!  I will post about them as I hear from Marilyn :)

Contact Marilyn for more info (702) 604-3165

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

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

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

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.