Category Archives: Farmers Market

How to Fix Collard Greens

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Mark

Collard greens grow well this time of year and we have a steady supply at the farmers market.   Did you know you can cook and use them in many different ways?  We didn’t, until we read this article: Collards … Continue reading →

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Grass Fed Beef For Sale

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Mark

Over the last few weeks we’ve prepared several cuts of meat from our grass fed steer. Finding all of them tender and tasty, we can now confidently offer this beef for sale.  We’ll bring a few different cuts to the … Continue reading →

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Contest Winner Is…

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Mark

Congratulations to Dwayne, winner of our first ‘Win the Beef’ contest.  Two dozen contestants sent us their guess for the live weight of the farm raised steer that we recently had butchered.  His guess was only 13 pounds off of … Continue reading →

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Summer Harvest and Fall Preparation

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Mark

Peak summer is here in central Texas. The cool weather crops have finished their run and the summer melons, cucumbers, and tomatoes are hitting full stride.  There’s a cantaloupe nestled in the vine at left.  We trellised some melons this … Continue reading →

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Farmers Market at Elgin HEB

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Mark

Elgin’s HEB grocery store has graciously invited farmers from the weekly Farmers Market to sell local produce Wednesdays from 4pm-7pm for the next several weeks.  We’re at peak harvest right now so it’s great to have a couple days to … Continue reading →

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Peak Harvest

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Mark

It’s the middle of May and the garden is in full production.  The cool weather crops are peaking while the warm weather varieties are starting to ripen. Along with the lettuces, cabbages, and carrots we’ve had the past several weeks, … Continue reading →

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First Day at the Farmers Market

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Mark

The big day is here – first sale day at the Elgin Farmers Market.  We got an early start, loading ice chests and boxes before 7:00am.  With the cooler weather, thankfully some of the bulky cabbages and lettuces were fine … Continue reading →

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