Tomatoes in the middle of winter

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Tomatoes in the middle of winter

Tomatoes in the middle of winter
https://youtu.be/PD41NPzIwZo This video demonstrates how we have used the Permaculture principles of sustainability to adapt our tomato greenhouse. We are using materials that absorb the warmth from the sun during the day and during the night release

Beautiful Fall

Beautiful Fall
The past couple of weeks, at the farm, have brought us nothing but beautiful crisp mornings! The leaves may not dramatically change colors, here in Texas, but our farm fresh peppers sure do. We have made room in the green house for beautiful tomato plants. So, keep y...

Calla Lillies

Calla Lillies
Fall is here with its serene beauty and bountiful colors. All our root vegetables are planted.

JUJUBE

JUJUBE
Fall is here with its serene beauty and bountiful colors. All our root vegetables are planted.

Just a Reminder

Just a Reminder
  Just a reminder, that you can still pick up a box of fresh locally grown organic vegetables and or flowers at the Saturday Market, if you sign up for our CSA by tomorrow night (March 26). Simply select the Saturday Market as your pickup location. Of course you c...

To all our friends, customers and those who we may help to get access to our organic produce and flowers During these uncertain and tumultuous times, it is more important than ever to take care of yourself. A very big part of that is to make sure that you have access to fresh local vegetables. To that end, we would like to let anyone know about the existence of our CSA, which is a perfect and safe way to get a weekly portion of fresh local vegetables. Please go to our web site www.animalfarmcenter.com for more details. As we get more subscribers we will add drop-off points in your area to make it more convenient. Furthermore, we are promoting impromptu farm stands in Houston and Austin for those of you who cannot participate in the CSA, and in case that the farmers markets have to close, Please contact us through our web site, and we will get back to you. Below is what we are harvesting this week, a $25 CSA box typically has about 7-8 items. Eggs and flowers are optional extras Looking forward to hear from you!

To all our friends, customers and those who we may help to get access to our organic produce and flowers During these uncertain and tumultuous times, it is more important than ever to take care of yourself. A very big part of that is to make sure that you have access to fresh local vegetables. To that end, we would like to let anyone know about the existence of our CSA, which is a perfect and safe way to get a weekly portion of fresh local vegetables. Please go to our web site www.animalfarmcenter.com for more details. As we get more subscribers we will add drop-off points in your area to make it more convenient. Furthermore, we are promoting impromptu farm stands in Houston and Austin for those of you who cannot participate in the CSA, and in case that the farmers markets have to close, Please contact us through our web site, and we will get back to you. Below is what we are harvesting this week, a $25 CSA box typically has about 7-8 items. Eggs and flowers are optional extras   Looking forward to hear from you!
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Spring is all around us

Spring is all around us

Wherever you look, plants are sprouting, trees are budding. Mother nature shows its limitless beauty. Look at thes...

Tending the Wood Fire, Blooming Dogwood.

Tending the Wood Fire, Blooming Dogwood.

For three nights in a row last week night temperatures dropped below freezing. One of our most dedicated workers, volunteered to tend several wood fires in our greenhouses in order to try and save our baby Tomato plants, and our young Dahlia flowers. It looks like his effort...

Our Heirloom Rainbow Carrots

Our Heirloom Rainbow Carrots
Our heirloom rainbow carrots are now in full production. A visually pleasing combination of colors, with an overwhelming sweet taste, makes them the centerpiece of any winter dish. Below is our latest creation, simply roast them whole in the oven or on an open fire for 20 minutes an...

BROCCOLINI

BROCCOLINI
Today we harvested the first stalk of Broccolini, one of the most popular winter veggies.