The Pastures of Rose Creek: This Week's Harvest



Sincerely, 
Dan Matthews



Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:48 -0400
Subject: The Pastures of Rose Creek: This Week's Harvest
From: pastures1051@gmail.com

Hope the week finds you well!  Come on out to the market tomorrow for the Children's Workshop all about water and irrigation.  Kids can make their own water gauge and take it home to try it out!  

Also, read on to discover how you may enjoy the great outdoors while also helping out your local farmer with some good ole' fashioned "work for the soul" - or what we like to refer to as "weed therapy."

Weed Warriors



Calling all farmers and farmers at heart!  We are in need of some bonafide weed warriors!   As the weather warms up the weeds and pests are quickly advancing and we need to rally the troops!    

It's not all about hard work in the sun - John always says there are two kinds of work - the kind that depletes you and the kind that restores you.  And gardening is certainly of the restorative kind.  Especially when done in the cool of the morning or evening - with the peace and quiet of the garden surrounding you - working close to the cool, moist soil. 

And there are many programs out there to prove the healing nature of garden work!  NPR just recently did a story on garden therapy for veterans, the elderly, and children with disabilities.   And once you're in there it's not hard to discover why it's so gratifying and healing.  

But, if peace and quiet is not what you're looking for - and ya just want to let out some aggression...come on out and have it at with the encroaching thistles.  It's a fun way to spend a morning with us roaming around the pastures in the big blue ford & radio bumpin'!

So - any which way you like - come help US help YOU guarantee your farm fresh veggies come to you chemical free and as healthy as possible!  Give me, Dana, a call, email or text if you're interested!  (575) 613-2029

what we got...
  • produce & such...
              - Squash
              - Arugula
              - Romaine
              - some Beets (2 kinds - 1 better for the greens, the other is better for the beet!)
              - Carrots
              - Kale
              - Eggs - pasture raised
              - Pottery from Bradford Pottery

* A note on eggs:  Our eggs have become increasingly popular!  And although they have finished their molting  cycle, they are in very high demand!  We would like to continue to offer pre-ordered dozens - but this will be on a first come, first serve basis.  Let us know via email if you'd like to reserve any - we'll let you know if we can comply.
  • baked goods...
               - Homemade soft pretzels!
               - sugar cookies (decorated and sold by some very talented kiddos!)

For the love of community and all thing farming...

Your local farmers,

Will, John & Dana...and Matt and Francie too!
The Pastures of Rose Creek, LLC
1051 Rose Creek Drive
Watkinsville, GA 30677
706.254.9391
575.613.2029


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