Category Archives: How To Farm

Compost and Winter Cover Crop

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Mark

In the last several weeks we’ve bought 2 truckloads of compost for our main spring/summer garden.  This year was the first attempt to grow on this 1 acre plot.  We realized the top soil was thin in many areas which … Continue reading →

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Which Came First…?

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Mark

Here at Blessing Falls, the chickens come before the eggs. But even before the chickens arrive, come weeks of planning and preparation – building coops, expanding water lines, installing electric fencing, building watering and feed systems, and so on.  Our young … Continue reading →

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New Bee Hives

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Mark

We’re expanding in all areas this spring – bigger garden, more calves, more berries, another flock of laying hens.  And we’re adding a new bee hive. Our experienced beekeeper Sam now has his brother Noah as an apprentice.  Here’s what they been up … Continue reading →

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Starting the Spring Garden for 2015

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Mark

Main spring garden work is underway on the major expansion. After delivering to Austin area friends last year, we decided to expand so we could offer more vegetable harvest shares in 2015.  Last summer we tilled the plot several times … Continue reading →

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Our Grass Fed Cattle Breeds

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Mark

We currently raise two breeds of cattle:  South Poll and Devon.  Both are renowned breeds for grass fed beef.  They thrive on grass alone, have a gentle nature, and finish out tender and well-fattened. South Poll are a 4-way cross between Red Angus, … Continue reading →

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Heritage Turkey Processing

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Mark

We raise “Heritage” turkeys.  These are not the industrial type of birds bred only for quick fattening.  We have two types – a Spanish Black/Rio Grande cross and Royal Palm.  Here’s a good article on the differences between standard “supermarket” turkeys … Continue reading →

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Spring Harvest and Summer Planting

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Mark

Harvest is coming into full production, while planting continues for middle and late summer vegetables.  Take a tour of our main garden…  Wider view of the producing rows, with newer green beans in the front, tomatoes in the background 100 … Continue reading →

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