Monthly Archives: April 2015

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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Austin Spring CSA – Week 5

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Mark

The garden is producing well and we’re thankful that the recent severe weather has not damaged our garden.  We’ve been getting good rain lately – just right to make everything flourishing.  The rains softened the soil enough to till in our … Continue reading →

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Austin Spring CSA – Week 4

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Mark

This week we have really started seeing the benefits of the warm weather! The first tomato has been spotted and we got our first harvest of zucchini this week! We can see a bountiful harvest headed our way and appreciate … Continue reading →

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Austin Area Spring CSA – Week 3

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Mark

For the week of April 13-18, here’s what we’re harvesting and delivering throughout greater Austin to our Blessing Falls CSA members. (If you’re not a member, we invite you to join) Full share: Cauliflower, Lettuce, Kale (double portions of each), Broccoli (triple … 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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Austin Area Spring CSA – Week 2

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Mark

Here’s what we’re harvesting and delivering throughout greater Austin this week to Blessing Falls CSA members.  Members, April 6 you should receive your weekly email reminder with your specific delivery date and address verification. Full share: Broccoli, Kale, and Lettuce (double … Continue reading →

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Austin Area Spring CSA – Week 1

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Mark

The first week of the Blessing Falls CSA spring season is finally here! We are so excited to share the fruits of our labor with you!  Deliveries are Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. On March 31, Austin area CSA members should … Continue reading →

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