Spring 2011 Open House

A few weeks ago we had over sixty adults and lots of kiddos' attend our Spring 2011 Open House here at the farm. The weather was hot, but merciful as a steady breeze kept us cool for the most part. We started off with a farm tour where lots of kids and adults alike piled onto the tractor towed hay wagon. While others traveled on foot, we made a short circle around some of the growing areas where a brief explanation of what was growing provided by "yours truly."  We returned to the ol' schoolhouse where our friend, Charmaine LeBlanc, provided a one hour demo on canning everything from green beans, to making pickles, to making peach preserves. Meanwhile some of the kids enjoyed playing dodge-ball underneath a water sprinkler. The evening was wrapped up with a "pot-luck" dinner.

Here we are about to cross the dike that separates our two main ponds, which act as natural wetlands for waterfowl. Hence the reason we named of our farm, Wood Duck Farm. 

Everyone seemed to stay in the shade as much as possible.

 

 "Yours truly" explaining how we filter our pond water to irrigate all of our field crops such as tomatoes, watermelon, onions, squash etc.

Eager attendees listening to Charmaine providing some insights on canning techniques. *Thanks Charmaine, we were so fortunate to have your assistance.* We are also fortunate to have relocated this building for hosting events such as our farm dinners, open house etc. This building was reportedly built in 1912, and was a one room schoolhouse for several years prior to Great Depression up near the community of Evergreen, TX. 

Green Beans almost ready for the final phase. Peach preserves are next!

 Aah! The "pot luck" buffet finally begins. Dinner time at last! 

This little guy skipped the casseroles and went strait for the sweet section. 

Can't blame him as some excellent peach cobbler was waiting.

THANKS TO ALL OF YOU THAT ASSISTED IN MAKING THIS OPEN HOUSE A SUCCESS!

Photos courtesy of Lesia Streckfuss.

 For more photos visit our facebook photo album at Spring 2011 Open House FB Photo Album

  Please remember that our 2011 Summer CSA program begins next week, June 15th. Visit this link for more info CSA Registration

Another reminder that our Fall Creek Location has changed to be 8202 Emerald Meadow lane, 77396

A link to this location can be found at the following:

Fall Creek CSA Pick Up Location