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The Gardening Bug is Trying to Strike!

3/12/2014

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This time of year...the BUG STRIKES! The Gardening Bug that is. When the Annual Burpee Catalog arrives, I thumb through it and make such a grand plan for the biggest and best garden:  in my head.

The fact is: I am 4th generation Farming Stock and I cannot grow a cotton picking thing! I have a Brown thumb in the worst way. (sigh) But in my heart of hearts, I think I can, I think I can...When that catalog arrives in the mail, the vegetables and flowers just pop and sing to me! THIS WILL BE THE YEAR! But then the images of gardens past start creeping (like weeds) into my mind's eye. And I think: hmmmm, there are so many wonderful Farmers that I know at the Markets...it's probably best to support them, right?

Truth be told, we all have our niche. Mine is Keeper of the Family Recipes. Growing up, I stood by my Grandmother's side and made pie crusts and baked biscuits from scratch. I stirred fresh cut corn off the cob in preparation for freezing under her direction, and washed turnip greens to prep for awesome tasty goodness! Now that she has passed, we gather at our house (all family members), on a yearly basis. I make sure to pull out Grandmother's china and silverware, and pour over her favorite recipes to serve. We have a great time tasting and reliving our times growing up together, as we remember our Parents and Grandparents.

My cousin takes care of the crops (thank GOODNESS!!!) and I handle the yearly Feast and prepare the next generation for taking over the recipes. Because that's what we do: we pass on tradition from one generation to the next so that nothing is lost and members of our family live on.

No garden for me this year...I really am too busy with the Barkery and handling the organization of the Farm records, but I ordered some Pumpkin seed from the catalog last Fall...I have this everlasting urge to plant them and I just can't help myself!! Hubby says NO...we'll see who wins this battle of the Jack-O-Latern. He may just be surprised where these Orange Orbs "pop" up...(conversation in my head in preparation: "oh look honey: where did that unusual "flower" in the flower bed come from?" said in an innocent voice, of course!) Maybe I should start working on that "innocent" voice now?
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How I see our Garden in my Head...
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The Reality of my Gardening Attempt....
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Our Summer Schedule: Memphis and Jackson Every Week End!!!

3/10/2014

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Our Spring/Summer TO DO List:
We have our Spring/Summer Market Schedules in place!! Spring Markets begin the First Saturday in April, and this will be our Schedule:

The WEST TENNESSEE FARMERS MARKET,  Jackson, TN: EVERY SATURDAY!! No more confusing every other week ends! Our Stall assignment is Shed 1 Stall 7 (we are splitting a stall with the Honey Folks, so look for us on one side of the stall and then hop over and buy your Raw Honey and Fresh baked bread on the other side of the stall!).

The COOPER YOUNG COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET,  Memphis, TN: EVERY SATURDAY!! Stall assignment to be announced!

The MEMPHIS FARMERS MARKET, Memphis, TN: Every OTHER Saturday, Beginning 4/12 Stall 38, and when space is available on the alternating weeks (sorry, there will still be confusion in this market, but hop over to Cooper Young when in doubt, or check our Facebook page on Thursdays for our MFM participation). We requested weekly placement, but their market is full. Just a testament to how folks feel about FRESH!! But mention us to the Market Manager. Allison if you feel led. Support may help to ensure a spot for us when an opening occurs!
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Sniff...Sniff....Sniff....Even Pups know DE-LICIOUS!!!!
And while you're sniffing out our All Natural, Fresh Oven Baked Dog Treats, what about an update on our new Shop on Main Street Newbern?

The Ovens were delayed due to the sleet/freezing rain that crippled our community last week. They finally arrived on Friday, and did you all miss a show! We got a crew of muscular guys together to unload the 500 lb ovens, but discovered muscles are no match when unloading over 6 inches of ice. Brain was the WINNER, WINNER, CHICKEN DINNER! and thank goodness the truck driver had some! Due do his great plan and skill in maneuvering his truck, 4 hr 45 minutes later, we had all 3 ovens in the shop with no injuries!!! (it was dicey a time or two as the guys feet went sailing this way and that.)

The ovens are due to be hooked up tomorrow (Tuesday). We continue to clean and have painting plans. Why is this not moving as fast in real life as it did in my head? I honestly thought a week tops and we'd be moved in...hmmmm. Now my goal is April 1.

Because of all the activity, the Carrot Garden and Banana Flip Dog Treats are also delayed in their release. Look for them, starting with the April Markets (or if you live near the Dyersburg, TN area, Animal Care Hospital @ 1991 St John's Ave has a few bags in the Small sized treats). We will extend their release date by a month or so because we did not get them out on time...but there are only so many hours in a day. Unless we have volunteers for clean up, paint, mop, wall washing...(crickets...hmmm thought so! lol).

As you can see, it is a busy time in the Farm House, but we wouldn't have it any other way! We love doing what we do! And just a reminder! We are in the homestretch of the Yogurt Iced Moon/Stars Peanut Butter Lovers Dog Treats that we donate $1.00 from the sale of each bag to Relay for Life. These are available at every market and in our Online Store. We want to make this a record breaking year in the fight against Cancer!

Now...back to baking and cleaning, baking and cleaning....Have a great week!!

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Yogurt Iced Moon/Stars Peanut Butter Lovers Dog Treats...their Purple Color comes from Pureed Blueberry juice...nothing artificial here! $1.00 from the sale of each bag is donated to Relay for Life.
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Snow Day!

3/3/2014

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March Snow...it was bound to happen!

Living in the South, we've learned a few things; one of them is the worst snow is a March Snow. We weren't disappointed.

It started out as a torrential rain, changed to freezing rain, then to sleet...LOTS OF SLEET!!! Pounding Sleet! For HOURS!! Even the Pups wouldn't go out!!

Then this morning: a gentle snow and temps in the teens! Southerners do not like teen temps! First call resulted in only one brave pup stepping outside while the other two watched to see if he would return. When he made it back, he was thoroughly investigated for any defects or flaws. Then onto breakfast!

By now, it was decided that since pup one lived through his outside adventure, it should be ok for the others. So LET THE ADVENTURES BEGIN!

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Yep, this white stuff may be cold, but it's ok! Oops, just a tad slippery!
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Does this wind make my ears look like they're flying?
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Which way did they go? Which way did they go?
Yes, Southerners are not prepared for Snow with heavy road equipment for snow removal, or well organized so that all city and county services remain up and running...but we have to admit...when we get snow: WE KNOW HOW TO HAVE FUN!!!

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Did someone say TREAT!!! And a warm TOWEL???!!!
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March 1st...Another Chaper Begins

3/1/2014

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Our new building, located at 116 E. Main St Newbern. We are excited at all the changes around the bend!!

Another chapter in the story of FARM HOUSE BARKERY has begun! As of today, we are cleaning and prepping our newly leased store front building located in downtown Newbern!

We have outgrown our current location on the Farm, thanks to all the support of our wonderful customers, both 2 and 4 legged. We can't thank you all enough! But it had gotten to the point we feared company at our house, because every horizontal surface is filled with dog treats...so action was needed.

We were blessed to be led to a facility that housed a doughnut shop. The owner was looking for a change and in walked us! Now starts the cleaning, planning, ordering and excitement phase of starting a new adventure (and a bit of a freak out phase as well...but I think that's normal, too).

As we transition from one location to another, we may run short on some flavors...we apologize in advance. We will try our best to stay on top of things, but we are finding out, there are only so many hours in a day.

Again, thank you all for all your support, whatever it has been: a purchase, telling us how much you like something about our product, or just a kind word. Nothing too small goes unnoticed or is ever under appreciated by us!!

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Our entry into our new shop...
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The baking area...a work in progress. Ovens are on order. Can't wait for their arrival and the words: LET THE BAKING BEGIN!
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