On this episode we discuss the multitudes of monarch butterflies that stopped at Five Feline Farm for a visit on their annual migration.
Plus we share news of new products that will be available at our Mercantile opening on October 12, 2019. There will be additional vendors that day for Farm Fest with Doty and Dexter playing music in the crib from 11:00 – 2:00.
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In recent weeks we attended two important conferences where we learned an overwhelming amount of information that we can apply in our business here at Five Feline Farm. We are excited about our opportunities and the growth of this business.
Plus, at the Illinois State Master Gardener Conference, Donna was awarded an Outstanding Master Gardener. Congratulations!
Mark your calendars on October 12, 2019 for Farm Fest. This is the season opening for our onsite Mercantile. We’ve invited some others to join us, including Doty and Dexter who will play music in the crib from 11:00-2:00. The Mercantile will be open from 9:00 – 3:00.
Scones and mini-pies will be available by pre-order.
The summer season of Farmer’s Markets is coming to a close and we are preparing for fall. Not only cool weather crops in the garden, but the Farm Fresh Mercantile season.
We will open on October 12, 2019 with a grand re-opening event that you won’t want to miss. Please share with your friends and plan a trip to the country. Experience the peace of this setting and while you are at it, check out our full product line.
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All businesses must name their products.We tend to come up with some unusual ones for our products. One of these has garnered a lot of attention and questions recently: Cat Burglar Balm.
Cat Burglar Balm
What is it?
Well, there’s a story if you have a few minutes.
Back in the 14th Century the Bubonic Plague also known as the Black Death killed a quarter of the population in Europe and Asia. This highly contagious bacterial infection circulated again in the early 19th Century. During one of these outbreaks, it is rumored a group of robbers went from home to home stealing from the dead. Somehow they did not catch this deadly disease. When they were finally apprehended, the authorities offered leniency in exchange for their secret to immunity.
The thieves identified a concoction of essential oils with anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties that they claimed protected them from the plague. This mixture of essential oils became known as “Thieves Blend”.
Here at Five Feline Farm, we have formulated our own proprietary version in a handy balm. Lemon, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Cinnamon and Clove essential oils are blended with beeswax, coconut oil, vitamin E oil and sweet almond oil to create Cat Burglar. We use it on minor cuts, scrapes and insect bites to aid healing.
But what about the name?
Well, of course we are Five Feline Farm. Our thieves would all be Cat Burglars.
What else would you expect?
Does it work?
We are not making any health claims; however neither of us has come down with the Plague.
Get yours on Saturdays through September at the 18th Street Farmer’s Market, Fridays and Saturdays this fall at our onsite Mercantile and anytime through our online Mercantile.
